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Texas Porter High School Criminal Justice Students Weekly Collect Slippers for Hospital Children Gas Prices (December 7, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 7.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.45/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.24/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.45/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.24/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.16/g today. The national average is up 5.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 42.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $1.93/g, unchanged from last week's $1.93/g. San Antonio- $1.75/g, up 7.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.68/g. Austin- $1.80/g, up 6.8 cents per gallon from last week's $1.73/g. "With oil's rally to a new COVID-19 high-water mark, gas prices have begun to follow, even as gasoline demand crumbles to some of the lowest levels in months," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for G a s B u d d y. " O p t i m i s m continues to propel oil m a r k e t s h i g h e r, l e d b y positive news on a COVID-19 vaccine, but should anything change timing wise, we could a reversal, but for now it remains full steam ahead with markets focused on the promise of oil and gasoline demand rising, or the best potential outcome of the situation. Should the hype be overblown, a correction could happen in the weeks or months ahead. For now, motorists may see more volatility in oil markets then we've seen in months." GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible a t http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy .com. SOURCE GasBuddy

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Students in the Porter High School Criminal Justice SkillsUSA Chapter 4049 collected more than $1,400 in value of new items to donate much needed items for inpatient c h i l d r e n a t Te x a s Children’s Hospital. The students had a focus this year on kindness to others and doing community service. There were not a lot of opportunities for students

service and started thinking outside of the box,” said Jenna Lussier, Criminal Justice teacher and club sponsor. Approximately 30 students are in the club which is led by Lussier and Criminal Justice teacher Jennifer Davis. “My amazing students had an idea of creating the ‘Toasty Toes’ project,” said Lussier. In just one month, the

students collected $1,400 f r o m f r i e n d s , f a m i l y, neighbors, and teachers to purchase slippers, socks, and sippy cups for the children in the hospital. “I am grateful to see the students giving back and organizing themselves to help others,” said Lussier. The items will be delivered to the hospital Dec. 12.

Soak in the 2020 Lake Conroe Holiday Boat Parade from Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston

WHAT: Those wishing to take in the sights of the 2020 Holiday Boat Parade Commentary............................4 on Lake Conroe can do so Devotional..........................5 while getting a taste of the island life at Margaritaville Legals.................................6 Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Business Directory.............8 Houston. Parade watchers Community............2, 3, 7, 8

to volunteer and get involved in-person this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many places were closed or social distancing requirements made volunteering impractical. The students struggled with thinking of ideas to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others. “They were refusing to let COVID stop them from doing their community

can take in the festive light show and experience incredible views from the resort’s Toes in the Sand adjacent to LandShark Bar & Grill. There will be live music, including some holiday tunes, and a special

parade viewing menu with hot and cold cocktails that are sure to get you into the spirit of the season. W H E N : S a t u r d a y, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The parade route begins at The Lighthouse and ends at Waterpoint Marina. Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |

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AG Paxton Sues Battleground States for Unconstitutional Changes to 2020 Election Laws A U S T I N – Te x a s Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a lawsuit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the United States Supreme Court. The four states exploited the COVID19 pandemic to justify ignoring federal and state election laws and unlawfully enacting last-minute changes, thus skewing the results of the 2020 General Election. The battleground states flooded their people with unlawful ballot applications and ballots while ignoring statutory requirements a s to how they were received, evaluated and counted. “Trust in the integrity of our election processes is sacrosanct and binds our citizenry and the States in this Union together. Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin destroyed that trust and compromised the security and integrity of the 2020 election. The states violated statutes enacted by their duly elected legislatures, thereby violating the Constitution. By ignoring both state and federal law, these states have not only tainted the integrity of their own citizens’ vote, but of Texas and every other state that held lawful elections,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Their failure to abide by the rule of law casts a dark shadow of d o u b t o v e r the outcome of the entire election. We now ask that the Supreme Court step in to correct this egregious error.” Elections for federal office must comport w i t h f e d e r a l constitutional standards. For presidential elections, each state must appoint its electors to the electoral college in a manner that complies with the Constitution. The Electors Clause requirement that only state legislatures may set the rules governing the appointment of electors and elections and cannot be delegated to local officials. The majority of the rushed decisions, made by local o ff i c i a l s , w e r e n o t approved by the state legislatures, thereby circumventing the Constitution.

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Baking Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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There is no other time of the year when baking is at such a forefront in the kitchen. Much different from cooking, it requires precision and can be unforgiving and therefore intimidating. It requires patience, attention and a good recipe. You can’t really wing it with baking at least not in the beginning of the learning curve. Here are some tips to speed us along that curve. Weigh your ingredients You wouldn’t believe how much can go wrong just because ingredients have been measured incorrectly. If you’re just a little bit out it can have a catastrophic effect on flavor and consistency, yet it’s one of the easiest things to get right. Using a food scale has been a game changer for me. Every time I dip a cup measurement in flour it can be a little off but that is completely covered with a food scale. You can choose the unit of measurement too so if you have a recipe that uses grams, no worries. In fact, it’s even more precise than ounces. Keep a close eye on how much baking powder you add. P a r t i c u l a r l y, w h e n adding too much, you’ll find yourself with something that rises and falls quickly and will end up drying out the cake. It’s a fantastic ingredient, but it needs to be treated with respect! Pulse blend granulated sugar before using Outside the U.S. it’s called caster sugar and is recommended for baking. The crystals are smaller than granulated sugar and incorporate better into any batter. Here we don’t have that offering but can make it by putting our granulated sugar in a blender for a full pulse or three – watch that

you don’t overdo and make powdered sugar. Speckled tops on cakes are usually caused by granulated sugar that has not properly dissolved in the mixture. Don’t let toothpicks be your only guide Insert a toothpick into your cake, and if it comes out clean, it’s done. Right? But experts agree that if the cake is not a golden color, it’s not cooked, even if that pick comes out clean. Visually inspecting the cake, pushing on it lightly to see if it springs back and double-checking with a pick. Also, the cake should come slightly away from the pan. Use the time required in the recipe as a guide but be watchful toward the end for these signs. Not all ovens cook the same – some cook hotter than others. Prevent soggy bottoms This is done by rolling out your pastry dough extra thin and blind baking it. The combination will make sure the crust is cooked through and never soggy. Blind baking means you partially or fully bake the crust before adding any filling (no blindfold required!). This helps ensure your crust is completely baked, so you won’t wind up with a soggy-bottom pie. Blind baking requires you to line parchment paper on top of your crust and to use pie weights or something heavy to weigh down the crust as it bakes. While your crust is in the oven, the fat melts and creates steam. That steam helps create a flaky crust, but it also causes air pockets to form. Using weights while blind baking will help prevent the bottom from puffing up and the sides from slumping down. Cook just until crust is turning golden. Any pie filling that requires a shorter cook time than its pastry needs a blind-baked crust. The technique is common in pies like: * custard pie * fruit pies * quiche

* pumpkin pie * cream pie * pudding pie Keep fruits and nuts from sinking If you are making a cake this holiday season that has dried fruits and nuts as an ingredient it’s best to cut them into smaller piecesquarters—and then rinse and dry them (if candied fruit). Smaller pieces of fruit (or nuts or chocolate) will stay suspended in cake batter ensuring even distribution. Even if your cake doesn’t call for fruit the addition of dried cherries using this tip is lovely for the holidays. Use the right pan Just like my husband tells me he doesn’t have the right tool to fix a household problem the same is true in the kitchen. Different cakes require different pans

depending on the ingredients and how quickly you want the heat to get to the mix so don’t think you can pop just anything in a Bundt pan. Always follow the recipe and be sure you have the right equipment. Don’t bake on the top rack of the oven Bake cakes on the middle or lower racks of the oven. If cakes are baked too close to the top of the oven, they can form a peak or even a hard crust that can crack. Stick to the middle for nice, level cakes. Soften butter fast Many recipes call for softened butter and most of the time you want to begin with it right out of the fridge. I can’t count the number of sticks I’ve melted trying to soften butter in the microwave. Now I cut it into cubes and

then places it into a bowl of lukewarm water to sit for 10 minutes. Drain and then use the butter as normal. (Be sure to measure your butter beforehand, though.) Thin icing while you frost If you’ve ever started to frost your favorite bars or cakes only to find that your powdered sugar icing is too thick, just dip your knife or offset spatula in hot water. It will help thick icing smooth out as you go. Give bakes that finishing touch Just a bit of powdered sugar to finish is magic. Use a wire mesh strainer or a shaker to dust a bit on top of a fruit tart or a pan full of brownies for a lovely presentation. Wait a day to slice If you’re making a layer that requires you to slice each layer in half, many

bakers recommend waiting a day after baking. This not only allows the cakes to cool entirely, but you’ll have an easier time slicing, with fewer crumbs. Frequently I will wrap a cake well and freeze it, even if for only a day to make it easier to work with and I think it makes it moister as well. Stop grabbing the wrong pans This is a bit like we discussed above but comes with a tip to make sure an accident doesn’t happen. Ever go to grab an eightinch cake pan only to find it’s actually 10 inches across? Take a permanent marker and writes the size in big numerals on the bottom side of the pan. This makes finding the right one simple. No more over—or under—filled pans again!

Houston The Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston, an all-suite resort, features 335 guest suites; including 32 lakefront cottages, on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe. It is the first Margaritaville Resort in Texas. Bars and restaurants feature signature Margaritaville dining concepts – the LandShark Bar & Grill with boat slips on Lake Conroe, the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar, the Lone Palm Pool Bar, the License to Chill Bar & Café, Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions, and a M a rg a r i t a v i l l e R e t a i l Shop. T h e n e w Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston offers an array of recreational activities: an 18-hole golf course, a three-acre waterpark with a lazy river and outdoor pools, pickleball, tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, and waterskiing. Margaritaville’s popular full-service St. Somewhere Spa, and a spacious, Fins Up Fitness Center, provide exceptional wellness o p t i o n s . Wi t h 7 2 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t o f indoor/outdoor IACCapproved meeting space, the resort can host special events and meetings of every size. Located just an hour from Houston and about three hours from the major hubs of Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, the resort is within easy reach of over 19 million Texans. The project is a joint venture of Songy

Highroads (SHR) and The Wampold Companies. The Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |Houston, is part of BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company’s Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio. To l e a r n a b o u t Margaritaville’s commitment to health, safety and sanitation, please visit us online: https://www.margaritavill eresorts.com/margaritavill e-lake-resort-lakeconroe/health-safety About the Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Conroe The Annual Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Conroe is Live Lake Conroe's signature holiday event for Lake Conroe residents and visitors. The show brings the Christmas spirit to the Lake, creating magical winter memories. The floating boats decked with colored lights bring joy to the young and old alike. This fun and free event takes place Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, on Lake Conroe. The parade is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. from The Lighthouse at Harbor Town Lake Conroe. The annual tradition is led by Live Lake Conroe's director, Janet Chavez. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to The Children's Safe Harbor Organization, whose mission is to protect and enhance children's lives impacted by sexual and physical abuse. For more information about the parade, visit livelakeconroe.com.

Daughters of the Confederacy Hold Chapter Meeting during Annual Christmas Luncheon Members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, gathered on Dec. 5, 2020 at the home of Joan Tomlinson for their chapter meeting and annual Christmas lunch. The house was beautifully decorated and filled with good conversation, laughter and delicious food. Several members read character parts from a playlet written by Joan Tomlinson. It was titled "The Last Christmas at the Last Confederate Capitol". New words were sung to the tune of Jingle Bells written by Carolyn Jamail. This chapter was chartered on April 29, 1986, currently with 59 members and within the membership are t w o " r e a l " granddaughters. We strive to meet our...Historical, Educational, Benevolent, P atriotic and Memorial

obligations of the organization. Members of this chapter will participate in the Dec. 12, 2020, M o n t g o m e r y Christmas parade at 9 AM and also at Wreaths Across America on Dec. 19, 2020 in Conroe at the Oakwood Cemetery at 10:30 AM. The cemetery is located at Hwy. 105 and 10th St., bring a chair, wear a mask & we will social distance. Those attending the chapter meeeting & pictured on the stairway are: on the floor, left to right...Theresa Grimm, Linda Brill, 1st step Joyce Taber, Carolyn Jamail, 2nd N e l d a S h i p p e y, E v a Rains, next Schelle Taylor, Nashelle Buske, 4th step Iva Gilliam, Bette Garland, Sherry McKey, at the top, J o a n To m l i n s o n a n d Kathryn Jones, attending but not in picture were Ann McKey and Lauren Weth.

Parade from page 1 Houston will also host an after-party for boat captains and their team, where prizes will be awarded for the bestdecorated boat and the loudest and most fun boat crew. This event is open to the public. If you want to make a weekend of it, the resort is offering a special overnight rate of $149 (plus resort fee). W H E R E : Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston 600 Margaritaville Way Montgomery, Texas 77356 W H AT E L S E : About Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |

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The True Story of Rudolph ‘The Red Nosed Reindeer’ 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 Folks, A man named Bob May, depressed and brokenhearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob's wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer. Little Barbara couldn't understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad's eyes and asked, “Why isn't Mommy just like everybody else's Mommy?” Bob's jaw tightened and his eyes welled with tears. Her question brought waves of grief, but also of anger. It had been the story of Bob's life. Life always had to be different for Bob. Small when he was a kid, Bob was often bullied by other boys. He was too little at the time to compete in sports. He was often called names he'd rather not remember. From childhood, Bob was different and never seemed to fit in. Bob did complete college, married his loving wife and was grateful to get his job as a copywriter at M o n t g o m e r y Wa r d during the Great Depression. Then he was blessed with his little girl. But it was all short-lived. Evelyn's bout with cancer stripped them of all their savings and now Bob and his daughter were forced to live in a two-

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is known all over the world~….and represents “The Christmas Spirit!”~~ room apartment in the Chicago slums. Evelyn died just days before Christmas in 1938. Bob struggled to give hope to his child, for whom he couldn't even afford to buy a Christmas gift. But if he couldn't buy a gift, he was determined to make one - a storybook! Bob had created an animal character in his own mind and told the animal's story to little Barbara to give her comfort and hope. Again, and again Bob told the story, embellishing it more with each telling. Who was the character? What was the story all about? The story Bob May created was his own autobiography in fable form. The character he created was a misfit outcast like he was. The name of the character? A little reindeer named Rudolph, with a big shiny nose. Bob finished the book just in time to give it to his

little girl on Christmas Day. But the story doesn't end there. The general manager of Montgomery Ward caught wind of the little storybook and offered Bob May a nominal fee to purchase the rights to print the book. Wards went on to print, Rudolph, the RedNosed Reindeer and distribute it to children visiting Santa Claus in their stores. By 1946, Wards had printed and distributed more than six million copies of Rudolph. That same year, a major publisher wanted to purchase the rights from Wards to print an updated version of the book. In an unprecedented gesture of kindness, the CEO of Wards returned all rights back to Bob May. The book became a best seller. Many toy and marketing deals followed and Bob May, now remarried with a growing family, became

wealthy from the story he created to comfort his grieving daughter. But the story doesn't end there either. Bob's brother-inlaw, Johnny Marks, made a song adaptation to Rudolph. Though the song was turned down by such popular vocalists as Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore, it was recorded by the singing cowboy, Gene Autry. “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was released in 1949 and became a phenomenal success, selling more records than any other Christmas song, with the exception of “White Christmas”. The gift of love that Bob May created for his daughter so long ago kept on returning back to bless him again and again. and Bob May learned the lesson, just like his dear friend Rudolph, that being different isn't so bad. In fact, being different can be a blessing.

1.''Rudolph, the rednosed reindeer 2. had a very shiny nose 3. And if you ever saw it 4. you would even say it glows. 5. All of the other reindeer - used to laugh and call him names 6.-They never let poor Rudolph play in any reindeer games. 7. Then one foggy Christmas eveSanta came to say. 8. “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?" 9. Then all the reindeer loved him - as they shouted out with glee, 10. - Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! Folks, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (8/7c, CBS): "You'll go down in history." That lyric, the final line of the catchy title song, has

certainly come true. First shown in 1964, making Rudolph the longest continuously running Christmas special to air annually, and a CBS staple since 1972, the beloved Rankin-Bass stopmotion animated treasure continues to delight with the story of the underdog reindeer and his elf pal Hermie, who'd rather be a dentist. (Which comes in handy when dealing with a toothsome Abominable Snow Monster.) Folks, Christmas Day i s r a p i d l y APPROACHING AND INSPITE OF THE Coronavirus-19 we must “Keep The Faith”, bring out the Christmas Carols and don’t let the politics get to you as a downbeat. Joy to the world – how fortunate we are to live in America god bless America …Next week: “THE TWELVE (12) DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.’ .

The Marcia Ball with David Born, as Robin Williams Concert has been Postponed to 2022 We are just as disappointed as you are! But we sincerely thank you for your patience, it has been a challenging time for us all! The new date is: Saturday, March 19, 2022

@ 8pm Your tickets to the show will still be honored, no need to trade them in for new ones. If this new date does not work for you, just give us a call! 936-441-7469

Please stay safe and well, and we will see you again soon! Marcia Ball with David Born, as Robin Williams Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:00 PM Crighton Theatre,

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Conroe, TX T h e Te x a s - b o r n , Louisiana-raised musical storyteller has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a fullscale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time

she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over

the world. David Born, as Robin Williams, will MC and host! You don't want to miss this!

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Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program For Front Line Workers Of Small Businesses AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Te x a s D i v i s i o n o f Emergency Management (TDEM) today launched a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses. This program will help small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Through this pilot program, TDEM will provide local Chamber of Commerce organizations with COVID-19 testing

supplies that will then allocate the supplies to local small businesses that choose to participate in the program. These small businesses can then administer these tests to employees who choose to participate. This program has been developed using the framework of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Texas school systems, implemented by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TDEM in October, that ensures access to rapid testing for all Texas teachers.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 65. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Monday Sunny, with a high near 59.

"This rapid testing pilot program will protect the safety of small business owners, their employees, and Texas consumers as we continue to combat COVID-19," said Governor Abbott. "This effective strategy will help us detect and mitigate this virus while ensuring that Texas remains safely open for

business. I thank the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for providing these tests and our participating Chamber of Commerce organizations for partnering with the State of Texas to help protect our communities." The launch of the pilot program will include six participating Chamber of

Commerce organizations with plans to significantly ramp up the program across the state. Small businesses interested in participating in the program may contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information. Participating Chamber of Commerce organizations include:

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Edinburg Chamber of Commerce El Paso Chamber of Commerce Laredo Chamber of Commerce Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

Republicans Again Pick Brady to Lead House Ways and Means Committee Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . — This morning, House Republicans named Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) to continue as Republican Leader of the influential House Committee on Ways and Means in the 117th Congress. Brady, only the third Texan in history to lead the Committee, led the first successful reform of the tax code in 30 years, negotiated an end to the ban on selling U.S. crude oil overseas, and led House efforts to pass the new U.S. trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. “Leading the Ways and Means Committee is the honor of a lifetime,

whether as Chairman or the Republican Leader,” Rep. Brady said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to defeat COVID, restore our economy, end surprise medical bills, and make America medically independent from China. "Our Committee is stocked with smart, thoughtful members from both parties, and I look forward to working together to make health care affordable, lower drug prices, and encourage more retirement savings.” Under Rep. Kevin Brady’s leadership this last C o n g r e s s , Wa y s a n d Means Republicans protected people’s health,

strengthened and grew the economy, and provided relief to families and small businesses. His Committee defended workers and American businesses by passing new trade deals like USMCA, repealed costly taxes on medical supplies and health care (Medical Device Tax, Health Insurance Tax, and Cadillac Tax), extended the medical expense deduction, and provided relief for workers, families, Main Street businesses, and health care providers in CARES. In 2021, Brady’s Committee will protect Social Security, advance GOP priorities in trade deals

with the UK, Kenya, Japan, and possibly others such as the EU, ban surprise billing and strengthen access to telehealth, help Americans save for retirement, prevent tax hikes on families and small businesses, grow the economy by locking in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and protect Americans’ medical security by making America the top innovation nation in the world with support for research and development and American-made medicines.

New Report Details Enormous 20 Year Growth in TX Homeschooling

T h e Te x a s H o m e School Coalition (THSC) announced today the release of a new research tool showing a comprehensive breakdown of all homeschool withdrawals from Texas public schools since 1997. Between 1997-2019, withdrawals from public schools to homeschool in Texas increased 228% compared to a 41% increase in public school enrollment over the same Montgomery County News period. Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 While homeschool E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net withdrawals grew at an web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net average annual rate of Publisher: M. Ryan West 6.5%, public school Editor: Monte West enrollment grew at an Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan average rate of 1.6%. West Before Covid-19, 22,000Photography: Monte West, Wade Stultz, Bobby 25,000 students were already withdrawing from Strader, Lance Bridges R e p o r t e r s / C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r s : D o c Fennessey, Carol Fennessey, Gail Box, Margie Barlow, Kim West, Sharon Faison, Dortha Ruthstrom, Megan West Stultz, Narcissa Martin Boulware, Gary Curran, Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County The COVID-19 testing News. kiosk on the Sam Houston ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, State University campus is Montgomery, Texas 2017-2018 moving to a new location

Texas public schools to homeschool each year. THSC’s new research tool, which is available for viewing online, provides previously unavailable geographic and grade level breakdowns of the students who withdraw from Texas public schools to begin homeschooling. H o m e s c h o o l w i t hdrawal data was obtained from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which reports on only those homeschool students who withdrew from the public school system to homeschool and only students in grades 7-12. For this reason, total homeschool growth in Texas is estimated to be significantly higher than the already impressive

numbers reported by the TEA. A recent survey from Gallup showed that the number of homeschool families in the United States doubled from 5% in 2019 to 10% in 2020. This could mean more than 670,000 homeschool students in Texas, which would translate into more than $7 billion in savings to the state per year. While homeschool withdrawal information for 2020 is not yet availa b l e f r o m t h e Te x a s Education Agency (TEA), all available indicators point towards record shattering growth. Tim Lambert, President of THSC, commented on the enormous upward trend in homeschooling.

“Data from the TEA indicates that homeschooling in Texas has been growing at an incredibly fast pace over the last 20 years, and that was true before Covid-19. By all appearances, homeschool growth is outpacing all other forms of education by incredible margins and has just become a mainstream educational option.” THSC has also compiled and is now releasing the first ever 2020 Texas Homeschool Report, which provides significant geographic, demographic, academic, and opinion information from Texas homeschoolers.

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mately 24 to 48 hours to be processed, depending on testing volume. Each test is quick and painless and is administered in approximately two minutes. Testing is not recommended for those who have had a positive test within the last 90 days. “While we need to remain diligent with wearing face coverings and social distancing, we

also need to be diligent with our testing, tracking, isolation and quarantining to protect the health of our community, especially our vulnerable populations,” said Dr. Robert Williams, director of medical services at SHSU. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To schedule a test and pre-register, visit curative.com and select the SHSU Sam Houston

Avenue location. If you do not schedule a test in advance, you must bring a cell phone or digital device to complete the online registration process at the kiosk. Although there is no cost for the test, those with health insurance will be asked to provide this information. Testing for the uninsured is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Self-collected kiosk testing provides a great avenue to increase screening testing at no cost to the community. This free testing can help the community mitigate the spread of the virus, especially over the holidays when more people may be gathering. It is also beneficial for college-age students to ensure a safer return to campus in the spring.

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Devotional God’s Heavenly Gift Presented to Lowly Shepherds Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

It seems fitting for u s t o h a v e Thanksgiving before Christmas. We thank God for all His provisions during our past year. That’s a small part of the holiday coming – that of Christmas. At that time, we thank God for His most wonderful gift of all – His only Son, Jesus. As we look at what truly composes all the beautiful history of this holiday, it began in heaven

before heaven was even created. God knew man would need a savior. Jesus volunteered to come into an earthly existence in the future to save us from our sin. He knew what He would have to go through on earth, but He wanted to experience all we had to go through, even from birth to being a grown man. God also knew what giving us that gift, His only Son, would mean for our salvation. Just look at some of the details of Christ’s birth that God worked out to have Jesus born at the right place and time…His mother had to be a

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ASSEMBLY OF Church, GOD Hwy 105 W., MontCornerstone gomery, 936-597-4230 Christian Assembly of Honea Baptist God of Conroe, Church, located at 100 FM 2854, MontgomMosswood Dr., Conroe, ery, Texas in front of River 936-588-1260 Plantation. 936-273Jones Chapel 1755 Baptist, New Life Assembly FM 2854, 936-756of God, Rabon Chapel 2505 Road, Montgomery, Mt. Calvary Bap936-588-3399 tist, Old Hwy 105, 936BAPTIST 588-2330 Church of the Good Mt. Sinai Baptist, Soldier (Baptist Bethel Road, MontAffiliation), 1501 North gomery, 936-597-4668 Frazier (McKenzie's Union Grove BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Baptist Church of Phone: 936-494-5775, Richards, Texas www.churchofthegoods About 11 mi N of oldier.org. Worship: Montgomery on FM Sunday at 10:30am, 149 Sunday School: 9:30 Sunday School all am ages 9:45 am, Church Heritage Baptist Service 11:00 am, Church 19087 Lake Wednesday Bible Study Mt. Pleasant Rd, and Youth Group 6 pm Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear CATHOLIC 936 448-4027 Sacred Heart Gary Chapel Catholic, Baptist Church 109 N. Frazier, PO Box 125, MontConroe, gomery, Texas 77356, 936-756-8186 5525 Spring Branch St. Mary’s Road, Montgomery. Catholic, 713-478-1256, Sunday FM 1774, Bible Class 10:00 am, Plantersville, Worship Service at 936-894-2223 11:00 am. 7:45 Service Faith Baptist St. Joseph’s CathoChurch lic, Meets at 464 CR 213, Stoneham, McCaleb Rd. 936-894-2223 Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. JEWISH Worship Service 10:45 Congregation Beth a.m. Shalom, 5125 Sunday Evening Shadowbend Place, The Worship 6:00 p.m. Woodlands, St. Beulah Baptist 281-362-1100 Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, LUTHERAN Montgomery, 77356 Grace Lutheran Benui Baptist (ELCA), Church, Highway 105 W., Scott Ridge and FM Lake Conroe, 936-5881097, Montgomery 1944 Antioch Baptist, Living Savior Dobbin, 936-597Lutheran Church5560 LCMS 309 Pond St. China Grove Montgomery 77356 Baptist Church, Church phone: 936Willis, 936-767-4744 597-8013 Web : Dacus Baptist, www.livingsaviortexas. Dacus, org Pastor David R. 407-735-6403, Bailes. dacusbaptist@consolid ated.net METHODIST www.dacusbaptist.org Montgomery First Baptist United Methodist

virgin and live in Nazareth. Herod had to make a decree for all the world to have people go back to their place of birth for them to be legally taxed. Mary and Joseph had to leave Nazareth and go to their birthplace of Bethlehem to be taxed when Jesus was almost ready to be born. The holy family barely found a small cave that had a few animals in it, in time. Also, the place had to be on the far edge of the town so the shepherds in the surrounding fields would be able to come with their sheep to see this special baby. They

would be the first ones to spread the “Good News!” Here’s what happened: “In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terribly frightened.” Luke 2 :8-9. Then the angel told them about their Savior, “Christ, the Lord,” and that they should go and find their “Savior.” But God wasn’t through yet. He sent a special

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 Com-

Willis, Tx. 77378 follow us on Facebook munity Church @thefmchurch! 936/890-8034 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. www.cfmlife.org www.thefmchurch.co 500 m Celebration Service Montgomery, TX 10am Sundays 77356 Youth Explosing EPISCOPAL Sun: 9:00 Kingdom 7pm Wednesdays St. James the Life, 10:30 Worship Apostle Episcopal, Pastors Sean & Lori Wed: 6:30 p.m. 1803 Highland Jo Cook RiverStoneCC.org Hollow, Conroe, 936April Sound 756-8831 PRESBYTERIN Church, First Presbyterian The Grace Chris67 ½ April Wind S., Church of Conroe tian Outreach Center April Sound, 9362727 N. Loop 336 25293 Tisdale Road, 588-2832 West Dobbin, Texas Lighthouse FellowConroe, Texas 936936-689-3141 ship Church, 756-8884 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Montgomery, 936Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Church 582-7700 Sun Sch 10:00 FM 149 N., MontLiving Branch gomery, 936-449-6807 Nursery provided Church, Church of Christ in The Church @ Highway 105 W., Montgomery Lake Conroe Lake Conroe, 936-588301 Pond Street, 1701 McCaleb Rd 3400 Montgomery, TX. Montgomery, TX New Beginning 77316 Sunday Bible Class Bible Church, 936-588-4975 - 9:30 am 19087 Mt. Pleasant Worship - 10:30 am Cemetary Rd, 936-597- www.lakechurch.com and 6:00 pm Sunday worship @ 8921 Wednesday - 7:00 10:00 a.m. Wed. Father’s House, pm activites 6:30-8pm Family Worship Phone: 936-582North Shore Center, 4855 Church Highway 105 W, Email: 10 am Worship Lake Conroe, 936-588cofcmontgomery@cons Service 4660 olidated.net 18501 Fm1097 West Walden Community Web: @ the Bentwater West Church, www.cofcmontgomery. Gate Entrance 12400 Walden Rd, org Pastor Cary Smith Walden, 936-582-6696 Paul Praschnik, Covenant Felloship Services 9:30 and 11 Minister 302 N. Danville, a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 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

choir of angels to show the shepherds He was pleased: “A n d s u d d en ly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.’ “ Luke 2: 13-14. Isn’t it interesting that God would pick a dark, out-of-the-way place for His Son’s birth and announce it with angel’s songs, only to shepherds? Don’t we know Jesus wanted it that way? No big hurrahs for Him…just simple love and trust beginning

with shepherds and angelic songs. What a gift! What a Savior for all of us! Thanks be to GOD for this simple truth of the redemption of all mankind. And that’s not all GOD did for us with His Son here on earth. The holy family had to go back to Nazareth and when Jesus turned two, He had some important visitors who had traveled many, many miles to come see him in Nazareth. We’ll explore that portion of His young life next week, as we continue looking at God’s hand guiding Jesus through some dangerous times.

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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

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NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED October 29, 2020 And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows:

THE STATE OF TEXAS

Cause #18-08-11341-CV; Woodmark Homeowners Association Inc. Vs. Lacey L. Green; 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." To:

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. 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

and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 17th day of November, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of January, 2021, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 1, WOODMARK SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 2585-2590 AND AMENDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 2763-2768 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 11411 VASSAL CROSSING, CONROE, TX 77304 (“PROPERTY”). or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 17 Day of November 2020. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief Deputy, of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2020 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;

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED October 16, 2020 And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows: Cause #19-10-13417-CV; Pine Wood Association of Homeowners, Inc. Vs. Daniel Espinosa Jr; and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 6th day of November, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of January, 2021, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit: LOT 99, BLOCK 1, PINEWOOD FOREST FINAL PLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CONROE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 182 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS 308 LAZY PINE CT., CONROE, TEXAS 77304. or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 6 Day of November 2020. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief Deputy, of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2020

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And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows: Cause #18-08-11342-CV; Woodmark Homeowners Association Inc. Vs. Rosalind McCray; and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of th Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 17 day of November, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of January, 2021, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit: LOT 29, BLOCK 2, WOODMARK SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 2585-2590 AND AMENDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 2763-2768 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 9438 EAST WOODMARK, CONROE, TX 77304 (PROPERTY). or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 17 Day of November 2020. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief Deputy, of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2020

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 37-2020-00013557-CUFR-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 POS-010).) (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 □ Defendant □ Cross-Complainant □ Cross-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

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http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/New_PUC_Web_Filer_Present ation.pdf. Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc.texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission's Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov. You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/. If you are unable to file your request for intervention electronically, you may file your request for intervention by mailing a hard copy of your request to the PUC. The PUC should receive a letter from you requesting intervention by the intervention deadline. Mail the request for intervention and 10 copies of the request to: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records Attn: Filing Clerk 1701 N. Congress Ave. P.O. Box 13326 Austin, Texas 78711-3326 All communications should refer to Docket No. 51406. Publication Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED October 14, 2020 And issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date in certain suits as follows:

Notice is hereby given that Sentry Self Storage at 30690 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, Tx 77386 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien (pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Statutes – Property Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on 12/30/2020 at 12:30 pm. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (#16850) on behalf of the facility's management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale at StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer's premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants: Corey Ferguson – Household items, Jessica Brown – Furniture, household items, and lawn equipment. Published Dates: December 9 and 16, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Estate Administration CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

LOT 7, BLOCK 1, WEST FORK, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN CABINET “S”, SHEET 84 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorneys, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy the respective judgment, interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs; subject, however, to the right of the owners or other persons to redeem said property, in the manner provided by law, within two (2) years after the date on which the purchaser's deed is filed for record, provided, said property was the residence homestead of the property owner or was designated as agricultural use at the time the suit to collect the tax was filed, or six (6) months if said property was not the residence homestead and was not designated as agricultural use at the time the suit was filed to collect the tax, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law, said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above numbered and entitled cause, together with interest, penalties, attorney fees and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 5 Day of November 2020. Gene DeForest, Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas By: C. Michael White Chief Deputy, of Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 of Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2020

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Estate Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL J. RANDAL BAYS P.O. BOX 959 1503 HAILEY ST CONROE, TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Bernd Juergen Henrici, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Estate Administration filed by Roland Henrici, 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 September 15, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-40100-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Bernd Juergen Henrici The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 15th day of September, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Alyssa Drake Alyssa Drake, Deputy 9/15/2020 2:16:45 PM Published Date: December 9, 2020

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JAY M WRIGHT 336 NORTH MAIN STREET CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Alberta Recht, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and Request for Independent Estate Administration filed by Mark A. Dyar, 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 September 30, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 18-37222-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Alberta Recht 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 30th day of September, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Alyssa Drake Alyssa Drake, Deputy 9/30/2020 4:33:14 PM Published Date: December 9, 2020 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EMERY LASSETER Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES EMERY LASSETER, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40261-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to SHARON SILVERTHORNE LASSETER, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: SHARON SILVERTHORNE LASSETER, 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 3rd day of December 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foester Larry L. Foester, Attorney for SHARON SILVERTHORNE LASSETER, Independent Executrix Published Date: December 9, 2020

Cause #19-12-16951-CV; Homeowners Association of West Fork, INC. Vs. Michael Lee Romero; and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 5th day of November, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of January, 2021, the same being the 5th day of said month, at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas, 77301 at 10 o'clock A.M. on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery, and the State of Texas, to-wit:

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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On October 19, 2020, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an application to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission” or “PUC”). The application was assigned PUC Docket No. 51406. The proposed TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act § 36.209 and 16 TAC § 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility's last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority. In its requested amendment, ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates. The proposed TCRF as amended would result in total TCRF retail revenues of approximately $51.0 million, which is $31.6 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI's currently effective TCRF. This $31.6 million amount would be a 3.3% increase in ETI's annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 48371, ETI's most recent base rate case, and a 2.1% increase in ETI's overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket No. 48371. The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice. The Commission ALJ has established an intervention deadline of December 28, 2020 and a hearing request deadline of December 30, 2020. The effective date of the proposed rate change would be the date that a Commission order adopting the proposed TCRF is issued. ETI has requested that, if no hearing is requested, the Commission adopt an order approving the proposed TCRF at or before its currently-scheduled open meeting on February 12, 2021. All customers in ETI's Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request. Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2020 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 51406 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon this proceeding should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. ETI has requested that the deadline be November 30, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission's website can be found here: https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at:

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CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE ROBERT A ARMBRUSTER 1600 STATE STREET STE 200 HOUSTON TX 77007 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: James R Ferguson, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Dayna Sue Lopez, 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 August 18, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39940-P The style being: ESTATE OF: James R Ferguson 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 1st day of December, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) 12/1/2020 1:41:06 PM MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: December 9, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-40188-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of James E. Martin Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James E. Martin, Sr. were issued on November 20, 2020 in Cause No. 20-40188-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, TX, to: Deborah Ann Rainbolt as Independent Executrix, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of James E. Martin Sr., c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 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 this 2nd day of December, 2020. Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Deborah Ann Rainbolt, Independent Executrix for the Estate of James E. Martin, Sr. State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: December 9, 2020

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of John William Rider, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40203-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Jennifer Knapp. 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: Margaret Mauer Urquhart, The Urquhart Law Firm, PLLC, 101 West Phillips Street, Suite E, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 4th day of December 2020. /s/ John W. Urquhart John W. Urquhart State Bar No.: 24079944 john@urqlaw.com Margaret Mauer Urquhart State Bar No. 24074667 maggie@urqlaw.com The Urquhart Law Firm, PLLC Attorneys for Jennifer Knapp 101 West Phillips Street, Suite E Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (832) 444-8506 Facsimile: (832) 201-8845 Published Date: December 9, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Letters of Administration Seeking Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL STEVEN C EARL P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DR CONROE, TX 77305 SUITE 590 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Carlos Ernesto Araujo Preza, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Letters of Administration Seeking Determination of Heirship and Independent Administration filed by Araujo, Andrea; Araujo Jr., Carlos Ernesto, , 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 December 04, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-40437-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Carlos Ernesto Araujo Preza 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.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jack C. Sawyer, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40229-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Karen Jean Sawyer. 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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 7th day of December, vickie@baysfirm.com. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Karen Jean Sawyer State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandpricelaw.com Published Date: December 9, 2020

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 7th day of December, 2020. (Seal, County Court at Law #2) 12/7/2020 10:15:48 AM MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ELLENOR JEANE WILKISON, were issued November 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40179-P, pending in the County Court at Law #2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bobby W. Cantrell, Deceased, were issued on November 19, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40215-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Linda C. Cantrell. 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: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 3rd day of December, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Linda C. Cantrell State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E m a i l :

gaprice@priceandpricelaw.com Published Date: December 9, 2020

/s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Publihsed Date: December 9, 2020

IN THE ESTATE OF ELLENOR JEANE WILKISON DECEASED

CAUSE NO. 20-40179-P ยง IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW# 2 OF ยง ยง OF ยง ยง MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ELLENOR JEANE WILKISON, DECEASED

KELLEY LYNN WILKISON OWENS The residence of such Independent Executrix is Montgomery County, Texas. The address for purposes of presenting claims is: 103 Monarch Park Court Montgomery County, Texas 77316 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 this the 19th day of November, 2020. MULLIN, HOARD & BROWN, L.L.P. 1500 Broadway, Suite 700 Lubbock, Texas 79401 Phone: (806) 765-7491 Fax (806) 765-0553 By: /s/ Travis W. Tolley TRAVIS W. TOLLEY State Bar I.D. No. 24084898 E-mail: ttolley@mhba.com Published Date: December 9, 2020

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Community Aquatic Plant Management on Lake Conroe For more than 40 years, aquatic vegetation has been a matter of concern on Lake Conroe. The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) are close and collaborative partners in the on-going effort to manage aquatic vegetation in the lake. Though spearheaded by SJRA and TPWD, the program has grown because of the ongoing contributions of many area stakeholders representing multiple interests. The Seven Coves Bass Club and Lake Conroe Association in particular have been staunch supporters of aquatic plant management and have had a major influence on the program’s growth. The idea of “management” within the context of aquatic plants, includes both native as well as exotic (i.e. nonnative/invasive) species. The overall objective is to maximize the amount of native plants while limiting exotic species to an acceptable level. As eloquently described by TPWD Fisheries Biologist, Alice Best, in last month’s issue of Dockline, these exotic

plants can be very aggressive, often outcompete native plants for existence, cause a multitude of undesirable consequences and upset the delicate balance of the natural ecology. One of the most significant and impactful effects of exotic plants is that they can form such large, dense mats that they can severely limit recreational opportunities on the lake. In fact, certain plants can become so entangled in boat propellers that they can render vessels virtually inoperable. Though well intended, certain methods used to control exotic species often also reduce the amount of native vegetation. Shortly after the reservoir filled in 1973, the exotic plant, water hyacinth, was first identified. Over the years, other exotic species have found their way into Lake Conroe including giant salvinia, crested floating heart, and hydrilla. Historically, the two most troublesome in terms of the labor and expense to control are hydrilla and giant salvinia. Once established, eradication is

New Dental Office Coming Soon to New Caney New Caney, TX. – Mellissa Davis, DDS will soon be offering dental services to the community of New Caney at her brand-new office, Caney Crossing Dental Care. The new full-service, state-ofthe-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, December 18. Caney Crossing Dental Care will be fully equipped with the latest products and equipment available in the dental industry, offering Dr. Davis and her dental team the opportunity to provide the most up-to-date procedures and services to their patients. From routine cleanings and simple fillings to more indepth restorative and cosmetic services, patients can expect individualized care to help them keep their teeth for a lifetime. “We are excited to be joining the New Caney community to offer highquality dental services to families and individuals of all ages,” said Dr. Davis. “Our mission is to provide exceptional experiences to each patient who walks

through our doors.” Dr. Davis earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Dr. Davis enjoys opportunities for continuing education in dentistry and attends the annual Hinman Conference and other meetings such as the Star of the South and American Dental Association Conferences. “Dental health is vital to overall health, so we want to help our patients make the best decisions for their care,” said Dr. D a v i s . “ We p l a n t o educate patients on the importance of dental care and encourage them to adopt an ongoing preventative care routine.” Caney Crossing Dental Care is located at 20302 US Highway 59 Ste B in New Caney. The office is now accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 469-526-0054 or visiting http://CaneyCrossingDent alCare.com.

simply not a realistic objective. Therefore, a sustained maintenance program is essential. Both SJRA and TPWD have active exotic-plant treatment programs and each dedicates an extensive amount of time and resources, including experienced, licensed applicators to help fight the battle. A truly successful management program must be equally as committed to native plant restoration as it is to exotic species control. Therefore, SJRA and TPWD are both fully committed to this vitally important aspect of the overall aquatic plant management program. As previously acknowledged as being a major stakeholder and partner in the quest to maintain native plant species, several years ago, the Seven Coves Bass Club constructed an aquatic plant nursery on the SJRA Lake Conroe campus. T h e N u r s e r y, w h i c h consists of eight individual waterproofed wooden troughs, is used to grow a variety of native plant species. Plants grown in the nursery are propagated from clippings of “mother plants” that have been well established in the reservoir from previous planting efforts. Those grown in the nursery in any given year can be transferred back

into the reservoir the following year in a continuous, selfsustaining cycle. Each year an estimated 600 plants are transferred from the nursery back into Lake Conroe. Transplanting excursions often include the assistance of volunteers passionate about preserving the overall health of the Lake’s ecology. In 2020, SJRA decided to try something new and create a living nursery test and demonstration site at the west end of the Lake Conroe Dam. For this, project staff chose to plant Bull Rush, Water Willow, Pickerelweed, and White Water Lilly. The test site will give SJRA a chance to monitor the growth patterns of each species thus providing insights on survival and proliferation rates once plants have been re-introduced into

the natural shoreline of the lake. This living nursery will also serve as erosion control, provide suitable fish habitat, create educational opportunities, and act as a secondary nursery for future clippings and propagation. From the beginning, the plan has been to establish native plant colonies on the north end of the lake that, once established, would reproduce through mechanisms such as seeds and fragmentation, allowing plants to migrate to and populate other areas of the shoreline. A stakeholder meeting was held on September 10th to allow for an open forum to discuss the current status of aquatic plants in Lake Conroe, the effectiveness of control and restoration efforts, and to outline a unified path forward.

One of the major river authorities in Texas, SJRA’s mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Covering all or part of seven counties, the organization’s jurisdiction includes the entire San Jacinto River watershed, excluding H a r r i s C o u n t y. F o r additional information on SJRA visit our website a t w w w. s j r a . n e t , l i k e S J R A o n Facebook @SanJacintoRi verAuthority, follow us on Twitter @SJRA_1937, f i n d u s o n Instagram @sanjacintoriv erauthoritySJRA, or connect with us on LinkedIn @San Jacinto River Authority. Featured in the November, 2020 issue of Dock Line Magazine.

Rock Around The Christmas Tree At Market Street Live Musical Performances in Central Park December 22 and New Year’s Eve THE WOODLANDS, TX (December 8, 2020) – Guests at Market Street T h e Wo o d l a n d s c a n celebrate the holiday season with live musical entertainment in Central Park on December 22 and on New Year’s Eve – December 31. The Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree concert, featuring a number of favorite Christmas tunes on the saxophone from the popular David Caceres Band, will take place from 3:00 – 6:00 pm on December 22. Guests can celebrate the beginning of the new year on

December 31 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm with the Rick Marcel Band as they entertain with jazz, blues, pop and soul tunes. All entertainment will be featured outdoors in Central Park. Guests are invited to enjoy the music from one of the marked social distance circles. While at Market Street, make sure to catch the Christmas tree’s synchronized light and musical display as it “performs” daily every hour on the hour from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm each evening through December 31. The giant,70-foot tree is a perfect backdrop for videos and photos. About Market Street

Market Street – The Woodlands is a 560,000 square foot outdoor lifestyle mixed-use property located in The Wo o d l a n d s , Te x a s , approximately 25 miles north of Houston across from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The grocery anchored property contains 375,000 square feet of street level retail, combined with 115,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 70 room 70,000 square foot Hyatt Centric hotel. In addition, the project includes a 5 screen Cinema and 21 restaurants and eateries. Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company manages the project, including

development, leasing and property management services. Market Street is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Tr a d e m a r k P r o p e r t y Company and Institutional Mall Investors. For additional information on Market Street, v i s i t https://shopatmarketstree t.com. A b o u t Tr a d e m a r k Property Co. Trademark Property Company is a full-service real estate firm focused on investments, development and institutional services of experiential, mixed-use and daily needs properties. In its 27 years of business, Fort Wo r t h , Te x a s - b a s e d Trademark has invested in, developed or redeveloped 18 million square feet of retail and mixeduse assets worth $3.9 b i l l i o n . Tr a d e m a r k ' s experienced team of more than 180 employees is currently responsible for a 17-property portfolio totaling approximately 10.2 million square feet of retail and mixed-use projects across the country. A leader in navigating the changing retail lands c a p e , Tr a d e m a r k ' s purpose is to be extraordinary stewards, enhance communities and enrich lives. For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty. com or interact on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Community The Great Fisherman By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center When one mentions raptors, there are a few species that people are very familiar with like owls, eagles and hawks. The osprey, how ever, is n’t a familiar species to most people even though it is one of the most widespread raptors in the world. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Like all raptors, the osprey is a large bird with a hooked beak and sharp talons, both of which are used to catch their prey and tear it apart to eat. About 99% of the osprey’s diet is made up of fish so it only makes sense that they nest near water along the coasts and large lakes. Occasionally they can be seen along rivers. They build their nests at the tops of dead trees, buoys, chimneys, and even atop power poles. Like the bald eagle, they use the same nest year after

year but can be seen making minor repairs each spring. They are amazing to watch as they glide over water looking for a fish. Sometimes they plunge so forcefully into the water that they are totally submerged. After catching a fish, they arrange the fish so it faces upright with the head forward. The osprey is a great fisherman, successfully catching a fish one out of 4 tries. They have a much higher success rate than it’s relatives like the eagle. Sometimes eagles watch and when an osprey catches a fish, the eagle will attack the osprey causing it to drop the fish. Easy meal for the eagle! Benjamin Franklin said in 1784 that “bald eagles are too lazy to f i s h f o r h i mself…….and does not get his living honestly.” True then, true today. Ospreys generally

mate for life but they will find a new partner should their partner die or disappear during spring migration. If you’d like to watch an osprey nest, there are many online. The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey has an osprey cam that you can watch h e r e : http://www.conservew ildlifenj.org/education /ospreycam/. In the New Jersey area, nest building begins in early April and eggs are laid from mid-April to early May. You can watch the eggs hatch and observe Mom and Dad caring for the babies. It’s interesting and educational. T W R C Wi l d l i f e Center is a 501(c)(3) organization located in the Spring Branch area of Houston. Since 1979, we have been committed to providing quality emergency care and rehabilitation placed wildlife. We are d i ff e r e n c e f o r t h e www.twrcwildlifece f o r i n j u r e d , i l l , proud to be making a wildlife in our area. nter.org o r p h a n e d a n d d i s-

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