Montgomery County News, December 6, 2023

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By Cheryl Conley Lake Creek Nature Preserve Board of Directors I can remember as a child when my teacher brought helium balloons to class and gave one to each child. She explained that we were going to write notes, attach them to the strings and release them.

We were all hoping that someone would then find our notes and contact us. It would be so much fun to see how far our balloons traveled. Sadly, no one responded. Now, decades later, I have learned just how hazardous to animals those balloons were.

At least once a month, I hear of or see on the news people releasing balloons in remembrance of a lost loved one or in celebration of a special day or event.

We know that those who organize and participate in balloon releases have the best intentions but they don't consider the consequences of their actions. As you know, what goes up must come down and those balloons turn into unsightly litter. They can be found along beaches, in rivers, lakes, and oceans, as well as in forests, farmland, and other green spaces. You can see them wrapped around power lines, in trees and even in yards.

In addition to being unsightly litter, balloons are extremely hazardous to domestic animals and wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that animals often believe the balloon pieces are food. “balloons that are released into the air don't just go away, they either get snagged on something such as tree branches or electrical wires, deflate and make their way back down, or rise until they pop and fall back to Earth where they can create a lot of problems. Many balloons that are not properly disposed of end up in the ocean and along shores, becoming marine debris...Balloons can be mistaken for food, and if eaten and ingested, balloons and other marine debris can lead to loss of nutrition, internal injury, starvation, and death.”

The latex or mylar gets lodged in the digestive tract and the animal can no longer eat. It's a slow, painful death by starvation.

The strings or ribbons attached to the balloons are just as deadly. Birds can get them wrapped around their necks, beaks or feet. Again, it's a slow and painful death. So many animals have been killed--marine species like dolphins, whales, and turtles; cows and sheep; pet dogs; ducks and geese.

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and local chapters of the National Audubon Society are urging people to stop releasing balloons and to find alternatives that are safer for animals and our

Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 15.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.7 cents in the last week and stands at $4.18 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.92/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.00/g, a difference of $2.08/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.92/g while the highest was $4.00/g, a difference of $2.08/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.21/g today. The national average is down 18.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years: December 4, 2022: $2.71/g (U.S. Average: $3.36/g) December 4, 2021: $2.92/g (U.S. Average: $3.36/g) December 4, 2020: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.16/g) December 4, 2019: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g) December 4, 2018: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g) December 4, 2017: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.47/g) December 4, 2016: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g) December 4, 2015: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g) December 4, 2014: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.72/g) December 4, 2013: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.70/g, down 5.7 cents per gallon from last week's $2.76/g.

San Antonio- $2.72/g, up 18.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.54/g.

Austin- $2.75/g, up 15.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.59/g.

“We've barely eked out a drop in the national average over the last week, extending the streak to 11 straight weeks of decline, even as some states have seen prices jump, while others have seen prices continue to inch lower. Motorists can blame the OPEC+ meeting for causing oil to jump early last week and then plummet late last week for the volatility in gas prices," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

"The good news is that as the dust settled, OPEC+ agreed to barely move the needle, deepening their production cuts by an additional 900,000 barrels per day in 2024, with Saudi Arabia extending their own million barrel per day cut through March. However, that wasn't enough to offset concerns of falling global demand, which pushed oil back down to below $73 in Sunday night trading, giving hope that the national average still could fall to $2.99/gal by the end of the year."

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by Ruben Borjas J r. M C N c o n t r i b u t i n g writer Montgomery’s Cedar Brake Park came alive last Saturday evening as well over 500 citizens enjoyed ‘Light Up The Park,’ the annual celebration to usher in the Christmas season in Montgomery. Children of all ages flocked from all parts just before dusk till after dark, to have their pictures taken with Santa, their faces painted, make a few crafts, be DJ’d away, or snack on a cookie or two.

Of course, getting that letter into Santa was an all important task as well for the kiddos. The only thing that seemed to be missing was snow, but the festive atmosphere of park goers didn’t even seem to mind that, as memories for a lifetime were being made left and right, by kids and parents alike.

“We’ve been coming here for ten years now,” said Marine Corp Veteran Anthony Crosby, who brought his daughter Emma and wife to Light Up The Park. Emma, a student at Montgomery Junior High, also enjoyed the proceedings. “I like it because it has fun stuff to do,” said the MJH student, who raided the cookie jar before getting back to Mom and Dad to enjoy her spoils.

Montgomery Mayor Byron Sanford, and Council Member Cheryl Fox, were on hand along with their spouses, to welcome the throngs who

Luke and Miranda Leslie proudly show their Letters to Santa, this past Saturday at Montgomery’s Light Up The Park event attended. Except for a few food trucks and face painting, all the activities, and cookies, at the park were free. The park had almost every tree lit to light the way for attendees to

make it to the John A, Butler Pavilion, where families registered for Santa to have their kids picture taken by a p h o t o g r a p h e r, w h i c h would be later sent to the

families.

“I Loved the Christmas Lights and having my picture with Santa,” said Mia Cerda, 11, a student at See Cedar, page 2

Breaking Strongholds: Making a Difference in Teen Suicide Media Productions, is a faith-based mystery show that is designed to keep viewers engaged while addressing serious issues that face our community.

Strongholds already has one season under its belt, which premiered in April 2022, and the second season is due for release in 2024.

The series revolves around preventing teen suicide, and opens with Ryan James, played by John Chance, of The Woodlands. James is contemplating ending his Judge Wayne Mack, with actor Ulises Larramendi, who plays Chaplain Vic Raphael life due to personal issues regarding the loss of a in the series. family member, when he b y R u b e n B o r j a s that the streaming mystery along with snippets of i s i n t e r r u p t e d b y a J r. M C N c o n t r i b u t i n g drama series ‘Breaking C o n r o e a n d T h e writer Strongholds’ is mostly Woodlands. The series, See Strongholds, page 2 Not many people know filmed in Montgomery, produced by Reflective

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Sports

By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

Houston, Texas: The Houston Texans will go down in 2023 as one of the most improved teams in the NFL. They got back to their winning ways by holding off the talented Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos 21-17 in the closing seconds.

Tensions were high when in the final minute on a fourth down and two (2) yards for a first down, Wilson got the

first down with his legs and landed his team in the red zone with four (4) fresh downs. The Houston Texans' defense were exhausted with their intense aggressive efforts all day long, yet on third down on the Texans' eight (8) yard line, Wilson scrambled out of a potential sack, spotted his tight end in the endzone. However, Texans' defensive back Jimmy Ward stepped in front, and made the game saving interception, giving his team the victory.

In an interview after the game, Jimmy told the media, “I wanted to make a

contribution to my team, and there was no way I was going to let him take that ball away from me.” Ward was flagged earlier for a roughing the passer call, yet it was unjustified since he was in pursuit and just a foot away before Wilson gave himself up.

The Texans were playing well on both sides of the ball. C.J. Stroud has the poised of a seasoned quarterback, as he comfortably moved in and out of the pocket and threw the ball effortlessly down the field. Texans' wide receiver Nico Collins had a breakout game with nine

Houston Texans Back to their Winning Ways; Beating Back the Broncos 22-17 (9) receptions for one hundred and ninety-one (191) yards with one (1) touchdown. His most amazing statistic was his average yards per catch which was twenty-one (21) yards. C.J. continues to bloom with sixteen (16) completions on twentyseven (27) attempts for two hundred and seventy-four (274) yards and touchdown. Although Dameon Pierce punched it for a rushing touchdown, the running game is still b e l o w p a r. B e t w e e n Singletary and Pierce, they had twenty-three (23) carries for seventy-seven

(77) yards.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans has put his mark on the defensive side of the ball, as they played tough and aggressively during the game. The Linebackers and Defensive backs created turnovers and loss of yards.

The defensive standout was Derek Stingley, Jr. who had two (2) interceptions along with Jimmy Ward who had the game saving interception. Jalen Pitre led the team with six (6) solo tackles and Will Anderson, Jr. who was on fire with two (2) sacks and three (3) solo tackles with two (2) assists.

Newcomer place kicker

Matt Ammendola added ten (10) points with three (3) field goals, the longest was a thirty-eight (38) yard field goal, and an extra point.

In other AFC South Divisional action, the (7-5) Indianapolis Colts defeated the (4-8) Tennessee Titans in over-time 31-28 and the division leading (8-3) Jacksonville Jaguars play the (5-6) Cincinnati Bengals in Primetime Monday Night.

The Houston Texans travel up North to take on the (4-8) New York Jets.

Never underestimate the underdog, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

after announcement of to make a difference in content. And it’s just not $ 4 0 0 , 0 0 0 d o l l a r s t o marketing, websites, and suicides at his school. He people’s lives that need all about getting a story on complete their projects more. All of those aspects Stronghold was terrified to be at the help. film. They really think out goals for next year, which c o s t m o n e y, s o y o u r

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Woodlands High School, considered suicide, until he met up with Pastor Calvin Pearson at his small church. Pearson, p l a y s t h e s t r a n g e r, Benjamin, in the show. In fact, Chance’s real-life backstory is the pretext for the entire series.

“I remember feeling very fearful, and watchful over everyone around me,” said Chance, after hearing announcement

for treatment and healing over time.

In counseling Chance years ago, Pastor Pearson, feared he was not making a connection with John in their sessions. “I didn't know the effect I was having, which was huge,” said Pearson. “It's so important for adults to say ‘I will take time, I will give you that time’." Now the two act together on the small screen, with the aim

Strongholds is a creation of Reflective Media Productions, which began in 2010, when a key group of religious based individuals combined their skill sets to film a project called ‘Behind the Veil.’ From there, other projects followed i n c l u d i n g , ‘ We A r e Stronger,’ a film about a soldier who fought in Afghanistan, who was injured in an explosion; and returns home to family difficulties, struggles with his injury, and issues with PTSD. “ B r e a k i n g Strongholds brings light to very dark and devastating issues in our culture,” said J u d g e Wa y n e M a c k , Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, in Willis. The Judge has a small cameo role in Season 1, Episode 1, of the series. "Families and society at large are affected by behavioral health issues, especially suicide. Everyone needs to see this show.”

RMP bills itself as ‘media missionaries’, which allows them to s p r e a d G o d ’ s Wo r d through their films, streaming series, short videos, PSAs, etc. They really have a mission to see people better their lives through their media

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stood on the lawn keeping an eye on their kids, while chatting away with family or friends to pass the time.

City of Montgomery Events Specialist, Patricia Campuzano, did an excellent job with the planning of ‘Light Up The Park’ this year. She is also responsible for bringing back ‘Sip n Stroll’ in Historic Montgomery every Thursday this Fall, but the weather has hampered efforts for the past two events.

Campuzano added the ‘Selfie Scavenger Event’ this year for Light Up The

Park, which was a hit with families and teens.

Participants were given a list of things to take selfies with; such as Santa, an Elf, Frosty the Snowman, a Texas & Beyond Light Pole, and other things on a sheet of paper provided to participants. Those who finished the quest, received a prize.

“I think Light Up The Park went very well,” said Campuzano. “It took a while to get everything together, but we had a lot of help and were able to put on a nice event for the citizens of Montgomery.”

stranger. Additionally, Ryan uncovers the behind the scenes motives of a new narcissistic preacher that moves to town. All of that all involves a missing high school teacher at the fictional Montgomery West High School.

Chance himself, once a troubled teen at The

school. “I was thinking of who else is struggling, or who else is going through this and not saying anything.” John went on to say that the series is special because it is an accurate portrayal of what mental health is like, and it offers hope for people who are dealing with suicidal tendencies, with chances

John Chance, who plays Ryan James in the series

from page 1 Stewart Creek Elementary, who celebrated with her family, “It was also pretty to see the lights and fun to be here.”

The kids enjoyed the night time festive setting, as many flocked to the small hill and culvert, or to play in the sand box, or on the swing sets, or toddler play area. Even out of the way swings were occupied, as people lined the available sidewalks; but many parents patiently

the whole process with i n c l u d e s f u n d s f o r donation to RMP would be spiritual, emotional, and Breaking Strongholds, but greatly appreciated. mental wellness. Their website actually has free discussion guides for adult leader’s, and for those teens and young adults struggling with issues that may lead to suicide.

RMP would not exist without The Will of One Strong Woman. Carla McDougal. She is the driving force and founder of Reflective Light Ministries, which birthed Executive Producer Carla McDougal, sits in front of RMP, and other entities. Slice of Amish in Historic Montgomery, during a All of which are dedicated filming break of shooting in Season 1 of Breaking to providing quality faith- Strongholds based media, designed to make inroads against teen a l s o f o r S u i c i d e Their website is: suicide, and bringing Prevention PSAs, planned breakingstrongholds.com young people back to a s h o r t f i l m s , S p a n i s h contains outlets to view God centered life, free t r a n s l a t i o n , D a i l y the show, on YouTube, from despair and broken Reflection series, Those Amazon, and other sites; hearts.

Left Behind series, and so in addition the discussion “It's like we're given a much more. guides are available for voice for people to feel Thankfully the cast parents, spiritual leaders, safe to share their stories, and crew volunteer their teens and young adults. to share the struggles, to time, but the production To give to Reflective realize they're not alone,” process: scriptwriting, Media to further the word said McDougal. “And r e s e a r c h / i n t e r v i e w s , against teen suicide please even for parents to have a storyboard, rehearsal c o n s i d e r d o n a t i n g . place to say, my child has times, location scouts, https://givebutter.com/RL dealt with this as well." casting, equipment prep, MGivingTeam RMP relies solely on filming time, studio time, Ruben can be reached donations from companies post-production, editing, a t : and individuals alike to music/scoring, sound ruben@montgomerycoun k e e p t h e w h e e l s o f design, color correcting, tynews.net production rolling. So far distribution, advertising, for 2024, RMP has achieved nearly half of their fundraising goal of If kids weren’t waiting to get a picture with Santa, or get their faces painted, the bead necklace activity was a hit for the young. If they weren’t doing that, they were writing letters to Santa, in order to get all important toy requests they’ve been planning on for the holiday season.

There were tons of things to do, and everyone appeared happy and occupied with whatever they were doing in making the event a great success.

Merry Christmas L to R: Alexander, Connor, and Christopher Erdman, Montgomery! pose with Santa Claus at Light Up The Park

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Weekly Columns

November Market Review A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

A monthlong feast, November had a dish to suit nearly every taste. The four-week rally sent major market indices to near or beyond the year-to-date peaks reached at the end of the second quarter.

What summoned this cornucopia? The right mix of good data and “bad” data. The good: the Consumer Price Index tallied the inflation rate to be 3.2%, well off its recent peak of over 9% in June 2022. The “bad”: softer than expected economic performance, which led the S&P 500 to recording eight consecutive days of gains, its longest streak since 2021. This was taken as an indicator that the Federal Reserve (Fed) would decline to raise its bench-

mark interest rate another tick, as had been expected by many investors.

With that, the Fed's interest rate tightening cycle may be at an end, making the next likely move a rate cut – though not likely until later in 2024.

In response to that, equity gains were experienced broadly — not just among the rarefied club of large technology companies with lines of business in AI — as small-cap and international equities posted strong returns for the month. The S&P 500, broadly representing large companies' stock prices, soared 8.77% for the month. The Russell 2000, comprising small companies' stocks, followed up with an 8.83% increase for the month.

The fixed income markets had a seat at the table, too, with the Bloomberg Barclays

Aggregate Bond Index erasing year-to-date losses and sidestepping, at least temporarily, three consecutive years of negative performance. The yield on t h e 1 0 - y e a r Tr e a s u r y settled around the 4.29% mark after briefly touching 5% in late October.

The bottom line While November's gains were a welcome sight after three months of steady declines, rising stocks and falling bond yields contribute to the inflationary heat the Fed has worked to cool. This means that while the Fed seemingly called off a final interest rate hike for the year, one could expect a response if inflation turns around. As long as that threat looms, the markets will likely remain volatile.

As we enter the final month of sometimes exhilarating and sometimes challenging 2023, we would like to reiterate our

gratefulness for your continuing trust in our guidance. This is a time of year when financial anxiety is high for many people, so our goal is to help our clients feel confident in the strength of their plan so they can focus on the things they value most.

Pendle Hill Advisors is proud to contribute to the Montgomery County News with our weekly curated financial news and topics. If you have any questions about the markets, your financial plan, or anything, please feel free to reach out to our office for a no cost initial consultation.

We wish you a warm and cheerful holiday.

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Opinion / Editorial Ruben New China Virus: This Borjas Jr, time its Aimed at Kids?

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Ruben’s Montgomery Musings This column may upset some, and maybe make some see the light, but it needed to be written.

The Democrats have a new virus. Just in time for the 2024 election.

By design no doubt. We still haven’t even discovered the reality behind the Covid-19 Virus yet, but we do know that Dr. Anthony Fauci, former National Institute of

Allergy and Infectious Diseases, wrote in a February 2020 email, that he was aware of the virus' ability to jump from bat to human infection. And the sad part of this is, that Fauci, under the NIAID banner, funded the Wuhan laboratory that released the covid virus. And I won’t even mention the millions that Fauci enriched himself with

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 57.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 61.

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during the pandemic with Big Pharma dollars. Now another virus is making its way through the system, and this time it's aimed at kids.

The Indian media outlet on YouTube, FirstPost, is reporting a Pediatric Pneumonia, or “White Lung Syndrome,” and how the new disease is affecting the respiratory system in children. So far Beijing has seen the brunt of cases, but other major population centers in China, are posting way above average numbers, with Shanghai reporting increased respiratory visits 175% above normal.

Chinese schools are already taking precautions, and hospitals have been alerting the public.

Other Asian countries like Thailand are preparing and voluntarily asking people to use a mask, and Taiwan is urging children and the elderly to avoid trips to China, and they are ramping up antibiotic supplies and other pneumonia related medications, like Azithromycin. Nepal has also reported a rise in respiratory infections. The head of the Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Kathmandu, Dr. Sher Bahadur Pun, said that with the growing number of tourists visiting his country, he believes it’s crucial to prepare for a potential outbreak emanating from China.

And those Asian countries aren’t waiting for the World Health Organization to make any determinations, which with red tape and backroom deals, would not make any announcements until it’s too late.

Obviously, the Democrat

Party, which never lets a good crisis go to waste, is speedily determining on how to control the narrative for the 2024 Election. As of the writing of this paragraph on 12/2, very few American outlets have even dared to report any findings.

NewsNation, formerly WGN-TV, the media outlet where failed media hosts like Chris Cuomo go to live out the rest of their hapless careers, reported that there are no new viruses out there.

FirstPost posited the trial balloon, that the new virus is a rerun of the Wuhan virus, this time with the barrel pointed at children instead of adults. One Chinese doctor warned parents of children having persistent fevers, convulsions, or of lacking energy; that they should go to the hospital immediately. The infections have spread throughout the Chinese mainland, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi insists the government has everything under control.

Where have we heard that before?

White Lung Syndrome, which is now spreading across Ohio, Massachusetts, and other states, but is being reported as not being linked to China. But with someone being able to be in China one day, and in Warren County, Ohio, (where an outbreak has happened) a day or two later, it seems the American media doesn’t admit to the plausibility of the situation.

At least not until they receive their marching orders from the Democrat Party. Everything would be going on a fever-pitch now if we were in a Republican administration. Analysis of the virus by those in the know, show a portion of the

virus was synthetic in nature, meaning it was grown in a laboratory. And with that, knowing what we know about the Covid-19 virus, this may be setting us up for another pandemic, since biological warfare on a global statement, must be done in a sequence of events to take advantage of weakened immune systems.

We all saw how with Covid-19, the Democrats essentially stunted the collective of U.S. brain growth amongst its students for two years. Our students were not challenged to become smarter, and it’s not the purpose of Democrats to have their constituents' being able to think for themselves. They want the opposite. Dumb as stump students, to the point where even the smartest students in cities like Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, and any other major Democrat s-hole city you can think of, are unable to meet college entrance standards, and need remedial education, even before they start their degree plans.

This new virus is already on our shores, and will soon be ramped up.

Causing havoc with parents and their child-care choices, which will hurt the economy further, because parents will do anything to protect their kids. And if one parent decides to stay at home to care for their child, the loss of one income will be a disaster. And it will be even worse for single parents with a child or children. These are implications I believe the Socialist Democrats themselves haven’t even considered. They rarely do.

Elections are about the economy, and even without

any new viruses, the Socialist Democrats are in a terrible position.

The obvious course of action in whatever happens is don’t watch any Socialist media. We don’t need to be shutting down any schools or places of business; including daycares. We just need to drive on, and maintain an even keel.

Democrats panicked last time and got a lot of Americans killed.

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo’s actions during the Covid Pandemic, were a death warrant to so many New Yorkers.

Not to mention, the amount of lives that would have been saved

by Hydroxychloroquine, which Trump touted; and Dr. Fauci said was ineffective.

How many people died because doctors in Socialist states followed Dr. Fauci’s words on HCQ, and not Yo u T u b e ’s M e d C r a m channel, which YT officials labeled as ‘Virus Misinformation,’ and deleted five important episodes. And those videos were crammed (no pun intended) with source and after source, so they were very important at the time.

Americans have been fooled once with the Covid pandemic. We saw Florida’s performance during Covid, with their ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ mentality, and it worked. ‘Cowering in the Face of Fear’ is what Socialist Democrats want in their constituents. It’s sad, yes. But I believe the once bit, twice shy, frame of mind will win the day.

Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net

My Five Cents...

Texas State Senator A weekly column from

Robert Nichols The year is coming to a close and the holidays are fast approaching. Have a fun and safe holiday season!

Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Texas still number one for domestic in-migration Last year, Texas again was the number one destination for Americans moving to another state, according to State-to-State Migration Flows data from the Census Bureau. The most signification migration flows occurred between Texas and other high-population states, like California and Florida, and geographically close states, like Oklahoma and Colorado. People moving from California, New York, and Oregon represented the highest net gains for Texas.

There were some losses for Texas, though at a much smaller scale. States including South Carolina and Rhode Island saw net gains from Texas. Texas has been one of the fastestgrowing states over the past several years. Continued population growth helps drive economic growth and development as well. Texas remains an attractive place for people to move because of our strong economy, abundance of opportunity, and low taxes.

2. Carbon capture in concrete makes concrete stronger New and creative efforts to reduce our carbon footprint are on the horizon,

Sen. Robert Nichols

by Sen. Robert Nichols, Senate District 3

tion is also working on an agreement with Landry's, an organization with worldclass operational, entertainment, and hospitality expertise, to enhance the Battleship Texas experience. Meanwhile, the restoration process has shifted to the second phase, titled “Bring Her Home!”

This phase is focused on creating an enriching visitor experience with emphasis on restoring 60 spaces with interactive and technologydriven exhibits, guided tours, and other visitor amenities. Saving the Battleship Texas has been 3. Battleship Texas may an ongoing passion project of mine and I am happy to have found its new home see things progressing The Battleship Texas, smoothly with the restoraone of the most historic tion. battleships in US history 4. General Land Office having served in both World War I and II, is currently in approves $48.5M for Galveston undergoing D E T C O G r e g i o n a l much-needed repairs. The mitigation ship was previously located The GLO announced the near the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic approval of over $48 Site. However, as the ship's million in new regional condition deteriorated, a mitigation funds for eight bill was passed to fund the projects in the DETCOG repairs. In August of 2022, service area. The infrastruct h e s h i p m o v e d t o ture projects vary including Galveston, and a plan is improving water facilities, underway to dock it in s t r e e t s , a n d r o a d s i d e Galveston permanently. drainage systems, and The City of Galveston and construction of public the Port of Galveston Board c o m m u n i t y r e s o u r c e of Trustees recently agreed centers and shelters. Three to develop a lease proposal East Texas counties have for the USS Texas. The communities receiving agreement would still need funds – Newton, Polk, and approval from the US Coast Tyler. Newton County is Guard, the Army Corps of receiving over $13 million Engineers, and an agree- to construct a new commument with the Galveston- nity center and shelter and Texas City Pilots. The the City of Newton is Battleship Texas Founda- receiving over $2.5 million and this one is particularly strong. It's referred to as “green concrete,” which uses a method of injecting captured carbon dioxide into concrete as it's being mixed. The result is stronger concrete, less cement used, and a reduction in carbon emissions. Once the concrete is injected with carbon dioxide, the compound will never be released, even if the project is destroyed. Industry continues to develop new and innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions.

for water and sewer improvements. In Polk County, Onalaska and Livingston are receiving funds for street improvements, while the county received a total of around $17 million for water facilities, street, and drainage system improvements and road and water control systems improvements at three plants.

Lastly, Tyler County is receiving almost $12 million for drainage, water, and street improvements and a Colmesneil area emergency generator. All these projects are federally eligible and are funded with federal dollars.

5. School districts begin receiving school safety grants During the regular session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 30, the supplemental appropriations bill. That bill included $1.1 billion for school safety initiatives, mostly focused on improving infrastructure at Texas schools. Before session began, TEA drafted updated facilities standards for existing school district campuses. These updated facilities requirements are anticipated to be paid for largely by the $1.1 billion appropriation. Districts filled out a survey regarding how compliant their existing facilities were with the updated requirements.

Those surveys served as the basis for the grants awarded and the amount each district received.

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Community United States Daughters of 1812 Honor Our Veterans Veterans who make their home at the Carriage Inn, located at 750 Longmire road in Conroe, were honored for their service during the November meeting of the United States Daughters of 1812, Thomas Bay Chapter.

The members "Thanked the Veterans" for their service with cards written by the U.S.D. 1812 members and families and loved meeting tand visiting with the veterans and the residents. The staff of the Carriage Inn are warm and welcoming and helped stage the group photo at the Wall of Honor where many

of their pictures are displayed honoring their service. The meeting was a treat tribute to Veterans and their “wives” as Lady Dalton, member and S p e a k e r, p r e s e n t e d a Wonderful program on the “Wives of U.S.D. 1812 Presidential patriots” especially during the period beginning with Martha Washington and D o l l i e M a d i s o n . Te d Spackey, United State Army Veteran gave the National Defense Message sharing his service in the Military.

Spackey served at Ft. McClellan,

Alabama and Ft. Hood, Texas as 2nd Lt. and 1st Lt. following his graduation from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and was Captain in the United States Army Reserve.

He shared the stories of his service in the Military and the story of meeting his wife Pat Spackey, when he was Captain of the Pershing Rifles Military F r a t e r n i t y a t Tr i n i t y University and asked his men to line-up for their R O T C D r i l l Te a m presentation on the field, where the Cadets were talking with a group of ladies attending the

Football game. At the commissioning ceremonies at Trinity University, Pat had the thrill of pinning on Ted's Lieutenant Bars and they

New Member Welcomed to Local UDC Conroe Chapter Texas Division installed as a new member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. pictured left to right ; The certificate was Sherry McKey, Michele awarded at the chapters' Scanlin, Beckie Endebrock monthly meeting and was On December 2, 2023, p r e s e n t e d b y S h e r r y Michele Scanlin was McKey, President (on the

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-2731755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier. org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery.

713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am.

Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-7674744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 936-449-0845 dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.ne t www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-588-

left), Michele in the middle and Beckie Endebrock, chapter Registrar on the right.

The Stubbs chapter was chartered on October 25, 1986 and has the honor to say that we have had four "real daughters" as members.

The objectives of

the United Daughters of the Confederacy are...Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial and Patriotic.

For membership information, contact our R e g i s t r a r a t becke54@att.net.

were married two weeks later and off to Ft. McClellan, Alabama where Ted served in the Chemical Corps, having graduated with a BS.

Chemistry degree. The Spackeys celebrated 62 years of marriage in June of 2023.

Submitted by Pat Spackey

Baloons

people to stop releasing balloons, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has even posted disturbing images of dead wildlife on their website.

What can you do instead of releasing balloons?

1.

I've seen many families and organizations plant trees in honor of someone. This gives you a chance to honor that person year after year as you watch the tree grow.

2.

Blow bubbles. You can make an eco-friendly bubble solution with dish soap.

3.

Throw flower petals.

4.

Hold a beautiful candlelight vigil.

5.

Have a bonfire.

6.

Fly kites.

Get creative. Come up with some other ways to honor/celebrate. Be responsible and think about your actions. No one wants to cause harm to animals or our environment.

from page 1 planet. Several states and cities in the U.S and abroad have passed laws regarding mass balloon releases. The following ten states have laws banning or limiting the release of balloons: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia.

More than 270 scientists and other experts rated balloons as one of the major threats to marine mammals, seabirds, and turtles. During an examination of more than 1700 deceased seabirds, researchers at the University Hope Tabernacle Fellowship of Montgom- of Tasmania found nearly Pastor David Whitaker ery one in five died from Meets at 18961 Freeport 12681 FM 149 ingesting a balloon or Dr Montgomery Montgomery, TX 77356 balloon pieces. Soft plastics 936.582.7722 (936) 597-3949 Thursday 7:30pm Senior Pastor Dale Talbert represented just five percent Sunday School at 10:00am Service Times: Sundays at of the debris ingested but Sunday Worship at 6:00pm 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays caused 40 percent of deaths.

In an effort to convince Community And at 6:30pm for Children &

2330 Interdenominational Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, Lone Star Cowboy 936-597-4668 Church Union Grove Baptist 21627 Eva St. MontgomChurch of Richards, Texas ery, TX 77356 (936)597-5742 About 11 mi N of Pastors Randy & Darla Montgomery on FM 149 Weaver Service Times: Sunday School all ages Sundays @ 8 AM, 9:30 AM & 9:45 am, Church Service 11 AM Mondays @ 7 PM 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Livestream: Watch us live Study and Youth Group 6 pm Sundays @ 9:30 AM & 11 CATHOLIC AM @ lonestar.tv and click Sacred Heart Catholic, on Watch now.

109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM St. Mary’s 1097 W. Montgomery TX Catholic, 77356 Prayer /Sunday School FM 1774, Plantersville, 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 936-894-2223 am Wednesday Pray/Bible 7:45 Service Study 6:30 pm St. Joseph’s Catholic, Transformation Church CR 213, Stoneham, Montgomery 936-894-2223 20350 FM 2854 Montgomery, TX 77316 JEWISH Sun: 10:30am Congregation Beth Admin@TCMontgomery.o Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend rg Place, The Woodlands, April Sound Church, 281-362-1100 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936-588LUTHERAN 2832 Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Lighthouse Fellowship Highway 105 W., Lake Church, Conroe, 936-588-1944 Montgomery, 936-582Living Savior Lutheran 7700 Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. Living Branch Church, Montgomery 77356 Church Highway 105 W., Lake phone: 936-597-8013 Web : Conroe, 936-588-3400 www.livingsaviortexas.org New Beginning Bible Pastor David R. Bailes.

Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant METHODIST Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Montgomery United Carbon Church, Methodist Church Highway 105 W, Lake 22548 Highway 105 West Conroe, 936-588-4660 Montgomery, TX 77356 Walden Community Phone: 936-597-6162 Church, Sunday Worship: 8:30 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m.

936-582-6696 Praise & Worship Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

WaldenChurch.com Www.mumctex.org River of Life Church, Richards United 17156 FM 1097, MontMethodist Church gomery, 936-449-4414 6639 FM 1696 Richards Cornerstone Church, Worship Service 11 AM 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Sunday School 10AM 936-756-7792 Porter Chapel A.M.E. Lakeside Bible Church, Zion Church, 18940 Freeport Drive 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Montgomery, 936-582Dobbin, 1977 936-597-5331 or 936-449Church of St. John, 5983 retreat and wildlife center, Living Way Church, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel 2080 Longmire Rd, Rd., Montgomery, 936-597Conroe 5757 936-441-8875

Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgomery.o nline.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.com EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936-756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936-7568884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consolidat

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www.cofcmontgomery.org Paul Praschnik, Minister

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Please join us: Sunday School Classes for all ages begins at 9:45 AM, Church Service at 11:00 AM. We also have Monday and Tuesday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15 PM. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Group as well as Youth group activities at 6:00 PM. All are welcome!

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CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE, SECTION 294

Public Notice:

Merced County Human Services Agency, Yvonnia Brown, Director, 2115 W. Wardrobe Ave. Merced, CA 95340, phone: (209) 385-3000, Superior Court of California, County of Merced, 627 W. 21st St., Merced, CA 95340.

Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, New Caney Self Storage located at 22020 Southpark St., New Caney, TX 77357 will hold a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will be held online December 9th, 2023 at 10:00am CST at http://www.storageauctions.com.

Competitive bids for the unit(s) 15, 30,99, and 127 will be accepted until 12/21/2023 04:00 PM (CST); 15 - Danielle Muncy - household items; 30 Clarence Morgan - household items; 99 Adilene Rodriguez - household items; 127 – Genaro Rodriguez - household items.

Published Dates: November 29 and December 6, 2023

Case Name: Gumanday Guzman/Teehee/Rojas Minors, Case No: 22JP-00027-B To: Osvaldo Guzman, or anyone claiming to be a parent of: Abigail Teehee, born on November 11, 2018, at Emanuel Medical Center, Turlock, CA. A Hearing will be held on February 01, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in Juvenile Courtroom 10 Located at: Superior Court of California, County of Merced, 627 W. 21st, Merced, CA 95340. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker. The social worker will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the social worker's recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present.

Dated: November 15, 2023 Clerk by: Carmelita Rodriguez, Deputy Published Dates: November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2023

TABC Off-Premise Permit Notice Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BQ Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer's Off-Premise Permit, by Avion Hospitality Concessions, LLC dba Hyatt House Shenandoah/The Woodlands, to be located at 18645 Residence Drive, Shenandoah, Montgomery County, TX 77385. Robert Seth Burg, Manager. Avion Hospitality LLC – Sole Member.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a BQ Wine and Malt Beverage Retailer's Off-Premise Permit, by Avion Hospitality Concessions, LLC dba Hyatt House Shenandoah/The Woodlands, to be located at 18645 Residence Drive, Shenandoah, Montgomery County, TX 77385. Robert Seth Burg, Manager. Avion Hospitality LLC – Sole Member.

Published Dates: December 6, 13, 2023

Notice of Public Sale: TABC MB Mixed Beverage Permit and a LH Late Hours Certificate RecNation RV and Boat Storage unit contents are being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien.

Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com from 11/29/23 12pm to 12/19/23 12pm. Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold to highest bidder. All spaces contain household items unless otherwise noted. TXHOU01- 11697 Cude Cemetery Rd, Willis, TX 77318: Eric Desardi; TXHOU03- 1424 Northpark Dr Kingwood, TX 77339: James Asmus Published Dates: November 29 and December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHRISTOPHER KEVIN HOKE, Deceased, were issued on November 17, 2023; in Cause No. 23-45529-P, pending in the Probate Court No. One (1) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: CHRISTINE JOANNE COOK HOKE. Claims may be presented in care of the Executrix of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: Richard S. Browne 307 N. San Jacinto 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 4th day of December, 2023.

By: /s/ Richard S. Browne Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 03216300 Published Date: December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration with Will Annexed for the Estate of Raymond L. Werner, Deceased, were issued on November 16, 2023, in Cause No. 2345646-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to Kyle Werner and Cris Werner.

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.

Claims may be presented to Kyle Werner and Cris Werner, Independent Administrators with Will Annexed of the Estate of Raymond L. Werner, Deceased, c/o The Fowler Law Firm, 505 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301.

Dated November 30, 2023.

THE FOWLER LAW FIRM /s/ William T. Fowler, Attorney at Law 936-539-3372.

Published Date: December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DAVID LLOYD WARD, Deceased, were issued on November 29, 2023; in Cause No. 23-45115-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: DENNIS L. WARD. Claims may be presented in care of the Executor of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: Dennis L. Ward 3812 Grangerland Road Conroe, Texas 77306 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 29th day of November, 2023 By: /s/ Erica Jackson Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 24055722 Published Date: December 6, 2023 CAUSE NO. 23-45627-P ESTATE OF

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BAXTER L. DENTON III, Deceased, were issued on November 29, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45627-P, pending County Probate Court #1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: BRITTNEY DENTON c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 4th day of December, 2023. /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE COHN LAMBERT P.O. Box490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: December 6, 2023

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a MB Mixed Beverage Permit and a LH Late Hours Certificate, by Avion Hospitality Concessions, LLC dba Hyatt House Shenandoah/The Woodlands, to be located at 18645 Residence Drive, Shenandoah, Montgomery County, TX 77385. Robert Seth Burg, Manager. Avion Hospitality LLC – Sole Member.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a MB Mixed Beverage Permit and a LH Late Hours Certificate, by Avion Hospitality Concessions, LLC dba Hyatt House Shenandoah/The Woodlands, to be located at 18645 Residence Drive, Shenandoah, Montgomery County, TX 77385. Robert Seth Burg, Manager. Avion Hospitality LLC – Sole Member.

Published Dates: December 6, 13, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DEE ANN CROWLEY, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45680-P, pending in Probate Court Number One (1), Montgomery County, Texas, to: Melissa Ann Crowley.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: C. L. Crawley, Jr., P.C. C. L. Crawley, Jr. Attorney at Law 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 602 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 DATED the 30th day of November 2023. /s/ C. L. Crawley, Jr. C. L. Crawley, Jr. Attorney for Melissa Ann Crowley State Bar No.: 05043500 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 602 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 Tele: (281) 362.8181 E-mail: lee@clcrawleylaw.com Published Date: December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jeri Kathryn Willen (also known as Jeri Risley Willen), Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45642P, pending in the Probate Court No: 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Dennis Eugene Willen.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Dennis Eugene Willen 8135 Laughing Falcon Trail Conroe, Texas 77385 DATED the 4th day of December, 2023 Published Date: December 6, 2023 CAUSE NO. 23-45524-P ESTATE OF

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Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VANCE A. BENOIT, JR., Deceased, were issued on October 26, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45524-P, pending in County Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: BENNETT BENOIT and KRISTI GAIL SVOBODA c/o Mollie Cohn Lambert PLLC P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas, 77328 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 4th day of December, 2023 /s/ Mollie C. Lambert MOLLIE C. LAMBERT P.O. Box 490 Cleveland, Texas 77328 Telephone: 281-592-5243 Facsimile: 281-592-5244 ATTORNEY FOR THE EXECUTOR Published Date: December 6, 2023 CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP 23-45750-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. BRANDON STEINMANN GINA A PRICE PO BOX 959 101 SIMONTON CONROE TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS

FIRST NOTIFICATION TO OWNER TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: CLEON JOHN HASARA, Deceased ZONE 3 IMPOUND - VSF# 0645778VSF, 19600 OLD SAND PIT RD, NEW CANEY, TX 77357, PH: (281) 689-7705, EMAIL: SADDLECREEKTOWING@AOL.COM DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: TOW DATE: 11-30-2023, LOCATION TOWED FROM: Valley Ranch Parkway, VEHICLE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, COLOR: Silver, LICENSE PLATE: RZY3126 (TX), VIN#: 2293 DESCRIPTION OF CHARGES: POLICE TOW: $275.00, DAILY STORAGE RATE: $21.03 PER DAY, IMPOUND FEE: $21.03, NOTIFICATION FEE: $50.00, SALES TAX ON STORAGE & IMPOUND FEE: 8.25% Published Date: December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Paul Fackler, Jr., Deceased, were issued on November 22, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45609-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Katherine Grace Fackler Chapman.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Robin L. Apostolakis Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384 DATED November 30, 2023.

By: /s/Robin L. Apostolakis Robin L. Apostolakis State Bar No. 24045416 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: December 6, 2023

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GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Chelsea C. Kimbrough, 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 Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on November 17, 2023.

The file number of said matter being: 23-45750-P The style being: ESTATE OF: CLEON JOHN HASARA 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 17th day of November, 2023.

(SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas /s/ Dena Mizell 11/17/2023 11:12:32 AM Dena Mizell, Deputy Clerk Published Date: December 6, 2023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ninfa V. Ramirez, Deceased, were issued on November 29, 2023, in Cause No. 23-45685-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Maria Rosalia Rue-Stroupe.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Steven C. Earl Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384 DATED November 29, 2023.

By: /s/Steven C. Earl Steven C. Earl State Bar No. 24002028 128 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 140 Shenandoah, Texas 77384

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Community Local Historical Chapter Holds Their Monthly Meeting Along with a Christmas Luncheon On Saturday, December 2, 2023, members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met for their monthly chaper meeting and to have their annual Christmas luncheon.

Members attending were...Carolyn Jamail, S h e r r y M c K e y, N e l d a McGuire, Bette Garland, Michele Scanlin, Eva Rains, Linda Brill and Beckie Endebrock and four guests attended also...Don Endebrock, Kra Plowman, Donna Taylor and Elsa Landais (who is from France).

Chapter president Sherry McKey called the meeting to order, read the Ritual, we all recited the pledges to the U.S. flag, State flag and the Confederate f l a g . We t o o k c a r e o f business, with one very

special presentation being made. Michele Scanlin received her New Member Certificate, her ancestor was Elijah Davis, with Co. I 6th Reg., Alabama Infantry, she received a round of applause and was welcomed to the chapter. We went over plans for the parade in Montgomery coming up December 9, 2023 at 10 AM and many of our members are working as docents at the historic houses in Montgomery that evening.

We closed our meeting by singing Dixie.

The members met at the lovely home of Don and Beckie Endebrock, which was decorated beautifully for Christmas. The Christmas tree in the living room was massive and gorgeous, the dining room chandelier had ornately painted ornaments hanging from it and the Christmas china on the table

was beautiful.

The family prepared the food for the luncheon, Beckie and her husband Don, fixed their favorite things, while daughters, Kra Plowman, Donna Taylor and Michele Scanlin, well, lets just say, they know their way around the kitchen in a tasty manner. Food items to pick from were...meatballs, several dips, deviled eggs, cheeses, crackers of all kinds, veggies, fresh pineapple and many desserts, such as homemade cookies and German Stollen.

We celebrated one members' birthday a couple of weeks early and then moved to the living room, for a white elephant gift exchange and these gifts and ornaments were nice. The one that was the biggest hit was...a homemade Key Lime Pie...everyone wanted that pie.

pictured sitting l to r...Carolyn Jamail, Sherry McKey, Nelda McGuire inside the car.

Bette Garland and Elsa Landais standing behind the car l to r...Michele Scanlin, Eva Rains, Linda Brill and Beckie Endebrock The last thing we did was to have a group photo made around the beautiful 1929 Model A Ford, the car is fabulous, thank you Don Endebrock and family.

Much laughter was had Article & picture by Eva that day, there was pleasant Rains, Publicity Chairman conversation all around and for the Chapter a good time was had by all.

Our chapter wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Friends Of The Flag Foundation Honor Conroe Veterans Memorial Day Ceremonies

The Friends of the Flag Foundation Board Members gathered to honor all the Soldiers of every war, at the Conroe Veterans Memorial Day, that was celebrated in November at the Veterans Flag Park. To the right “on the hill” are some of the Texas Historical Flags, with

their descriptions below for each flag. The large Texican Statue stands boldly and proudly amongst his Texas historical flags. The Friends of the Flag Foundation has been in existence for well over 20 years for honoring Texas History education and remembrance of our Texas

Congratulations ‘Kid of the Week’ Emma Mansur This week’s kid is cute little Emma Mansur.

She is 6 years old, and goes to Anderson Elementary. She is from Gillette, Wyoming, but got to Texas as quick as she could. She loves Texas because there is a lot less snow.

Emma’s favorite teachers are Ms. Millborn and Ms. Bea. She loves to do math. Emma is able to count to 18, but she hopes to make it to 20 soon. She wants to write and be a teacher when she grows up. Emma’s favorite colors are blue, purple, red, golden, orange, and green. “School is very fun, it’s not boring,” said Emma. “But is super funnier than my other school.” Emma recently had a birthday, and is proud to report that she can ride her bike without the use of training wheels. Emma prides herself in staying between the lines when coloring, which is a lot better than many big kids and adults. Good Luck Emma, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Kid of the Week’.

Emma Mansur on the First Day of School back in August 2023

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Flags. These dedicated Board Members are proud of their Texas History and strive to preserve it in very important ways. One of their goals is producing 1,000’s of Texas History educational booklets that “are donated” to our area schools. Now the Veterans Flag Park has grown below The Texas Historical Flag Park, and the Veterans Park has wonderful expansion plans. This is ALL a very magnificent contribution to the City of Conroe, and for

our Montgomery County.

All these FOFF Board Members Pictured are proved to many Genealogy History Lineage Groups and continue to donate and volunteer their time to these important organizations: Daughters of the Republic o f Te x a s , S o n s o f t h e Republic of Texas, Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Knights of San Jacinto, Daughters of the American Revolution, S i g n e r s o f t h e Te x a s

Honorable Soldier Of All O u r A m e r i c a n Wa r s Deserves To Be Remembered….

Submitted by FOFF Board Secretary & Publicity, Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com Left to Right: Mike Wilson, Marshall Brown, Elaine Collings, Ron McAnear, Lyn Howard, To d d H o m m a n , C i n d y Dittrich, Danean Myers, and Dianne Kebodeaux.

Congratulations ‘Pet of the Week’ Mabel Meet MABEL. A lovable 2 year old Blue Heeler, which is a cattle dog breed originally from Australia. Mabel serves as a service dog for owner Jailyn DeShawn, who found Mabel at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. Mabel does herding duties, but with horses instead of cattle. And she loves Jailyn's nieces when they are around.

Mabel’s one vice is stealing the cat’s food, but who can fault her for that. Good Luck MABEL, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Pet of the Week’.

Mabel enjoying a recent outing at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe

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Market Street Hosts Pumpkin Photo Backdrop

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Declaration of Independence, Military Order of the Stars and Bars, Sons of the C o n f e d e r a t e Ve t e r a n s , Daughters of 1812, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, and Sons and Daughters of Pilgrims, to name a few….

W O W W H A T COMMITMENT from these marvelous dedicated Board Members.

Thank You Foff Board Members For Your Many Contributions In Honoring Our Veterans, And Our Texas History!

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Community Veteran Of The Week: John Heyde Engine Mechanic, and then as Tactical Instructor.

He was a civilian for a while, then he joined the Coast Guard in 1971. John was a Machinery Technician Chief as a Coastie, as well as a small boat coxswain.

He was stationed in Alaska again, and also at a string of bases along the East Coast.

After 20 years of service as a Coastie, Mr. Heyde retired. After his military service, John worked for Ly c o m i n g Av i a t i o n , making engine parts for helicopters. Good Luck John, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.

John Heyde

By: Ruben Borjas Jr, MCN Contributing Writer This week’s Veteran, John Heyde, was 17 years old when he and a few friends joined the U.S. Naval Reserve during The Korean War. Scheduled for active duty, the war ended, and the government discharged him and his friends.

Not to be deterred, John and his friends this time signed up

for the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 10 years.

Heyde was stationed in Alaska and Thule Air Force Base in Greenland, as a Jet

Montgomery Historic Christmas Parade Saturday December 9th The City of Montgomery will have shuttles available from 8:30 AM to 7 PM at the MISD Stadium and other locations in town.

Use the link below to see all the accessible parking. https://bit.ly/ChristmasPar adeParking