Montgomery County News, December 15, 2021

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 51 Section 1 8 pages

December 15, 2021 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Texas The Rebel Joan of ARC A Tale Weekly Celebrates Gas Prices

(December 13, 2021) Texas gas prices have fallen 6.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 17.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.01/g higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.35/g today while the most expensive is $3.69/g, a difference of $1.34/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.35/g while the highest is $3.69/g, a difference of $1.34/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.32/g today. The national average is down 9.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.18/g higher than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.00/g, down 4.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.04/g.

San Antonio- $2.67/g, down 6.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.74/g.

Austin- $2.79/g, down 6.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.86/g.

"With the price of crude oil remaining some $13 per barrel below its 2021 peak, we have continued to see gas prices decline in nearly every city coast to coast, a trend that will likely continue into yet another week," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Omicron concerns continue to be the primary catalyst for the drop in gas prices across much of the country.

While we've seen some anecdotal reports about the new variant, vaccine producers have yet to definitively state if current vaccines will still bring adequate protection against omicron- something that might be critical to limit severity and to avoid new shutdowns. With OPEC+ members still planning to boost oil production in January, we continue to see global oil production slowly rising. In addition, U.S. gasoline demand last week fell to the lowest level since October, which may limit oil's recent rebound and keep gas prices declining through the end of the year."

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 a c c e s s i b l e a t http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

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as the Texans’ with Honored Guests Misery The Rebel Belle Sisters and their Guests of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, gathered to celebrate each other, and their special honored Guests, at the gorgeous home of RJOA DEBBIE and DAVID LaRUE, of Conroe. DEBBIE is the Corresponding Secretary for the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, and offered her lovely decorated home full of Christmas Spirit for the chapter’s grand annual festivities where guests are invited.

Along the great ushaped drive, the grand Port-ache’ entrance stood with tall pedestals of live flickering pillar hurricane candles, which flanked each side of the double glass doors. Upon arrival, Hosts: DEBBIE and DAVID LaRue greeted their Rebel Joan Of Arc F a m i l y, a n d l o v e l y DEBBIE was in her Rebel RED Cocktail attire.

Guests entered the Music Room where they were serenaded by handsome and dignified young Sam Siemonsma: piano player, singer, and performer, for the enjoyment of all.

Christmas Songs and Show tunes filled the air all evening. Live green wreaths adorned every window inside and out, and large red cranberry garlands twined the

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brilliant dining room huge crystal chandelier. The elegant dining table was filled to capacity with Refreshments for all.

Entering into the ‘great room’, was garlands full of lights and the huge LaRUE magnificent Christmas Tree! Most important of the Christmas Season was the family Nativity Scene in the Dining Room on special display.

After refreshments, merriment, and much laughter and visiting, Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter President: JENNY LEHR, gave a heart-felt Welcome, and thanked Hosts D E B B I E a n d D AV E LaRUE for their grand hospitality! Hosts gifts were presented.

RJOA PRESIDENT JENNY LEHR introduced the “Honored Guests” of Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter: TEXAS DIVISION UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY P R E S I D E N T TA M I HURLEY FROM TYLER, and COMMANDER OF THE MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK CLEBURNE’S 7TH TEXAS INFANTRY CAMP OF THE SONS OF THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS: MICHAEL BROWN, AND HIS L O V E LY W I F E CHRISTIE, OF THE

Continues in another Defeat 33-13 Against the Seattle Seahawks By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

Left to Right starting 1st Row: Charter Member & Chaplain: LYN HOWARD, Cor. Sec. & Hostess: DEBBIE LaRUE, President/Vice Pres: JENNY LEHR, Guest: CHRISTI BROWN, Founder & Charter President: ELAINE COLLINGS. 2nd Row: Host: DAVID LaRUE, Assistant Chaplain: CHARLOTTE BELIN, RJOA Debutante: PAIGE LEHR, Future Member: BARBARA EDDLEMAN, Guest: BLAKE SANDERS, Charter Member: ROSELANE POLNICK, SCV Camp Commander: MICHAEL BROWN. 3rd Row: Guests: JOHN McDONALD, KELLY McDONALD, and KATIE McDONALD, Hospitality: REGINA RINEY, Guest: JIM STEVENS, Directory: ANITA STEVENS. 4th Row: Veterans: HILARIE HICKS, FaceBook: CAIMY HARBISON, RJOA TANYA TONEY, Future Member: CINDY RIVET. 5th Row: Guest: WILLIAM DeBERRY, RJOA: KAREN DEBERRY, RJOA: DANEAN MYERS. TOP ROW: Guest: JIM CURRY, Future Member: DIANNE See Christmas, page 2 CURRY!

Montgomery Christmas Parade 2021 MOST PATRIOTIC

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, rode & w a l k e d i n t h e Montgomery Christmas Community............2, 3, 7, 8 Parade. The theme this year was "Let It Commentary.......................3, 4 Snow" and their float was

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decorated beautifully with a snowman, ski hill with a sled on it. Our very capable driver was Brian Weth, he made all those tight turns perfectly. The chapter received the award of Christmas Parade 2021 MOST PATRIOTIC, the chapter members were thrilled

with the award.

There were 14 chapter members (4 of those are perspective members) and 3 Sons of Confederate Veterans walking with them. The walkers and riders were: Susan & Maggie Sands, Helen Shepherd, Kathleen Hinkle, Eva

Rains, Joyce Taber, Ann McKey, Lauren Weth, Sherry McKey, Katherine Jones, Linda Brill, Rae M o n t g o m e r y, J a i m e Pierce, Nelda McGuire, all with the UDC and Sons of Confederate Veterans members, Paul Smith (not

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Houston, Texas: It was truly a tale of two halves as the Houston Texans attempt to regroup from the devasting 2021 season. Davis Mills, the rookie Texans’ quarterback, started against the Seattle Seahawks. He went on a streak with fourteen (14) completions on fourteen (14) attempts along with a touchdown toss to Tight End Bervin Jordon in the corner of the end zone on their first series of downs. It had been over nineteen (19) offensive drives since the Texans had been in the endzone. He ended the day with an impressive numbers with thirty-three (33) completions on forty-nine (49) attempts for three hundred and thirty-one (331) yards. It was a competitive game during the first half with the Seahawks leading 16-13.

However, there were no adjustments for Texans during halftime, so the team came back flat as two-day old soda. It was the third consecutive game with no scores in the second half.

That is indictive of poor coaching.

There was a noteworthy record during the game from the special teams. Texans’ place kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn hit a sixty-one (61) yard goal in the second quarter. It was the longest field goal in the team’s history. Texans’ punter Cameron Johnston is the leading punter with seventyone (71) punts for the season. It is not a record for a team to be proud of; h o w e v e r, i t a r e c o r d , nonetheless.

The Texans’ defense were overpowered by tough running from Seattle’s halfback Rashaad Penny who had sixteen (16) carries for one hundred and thirtyseven (137) yards; including a spectacular forty-seven (47) yard touchdown run.

The Texans’ running game was anemic with only sixtythree (63) total yards among three (3) backs.

Unfortunately, Kamu Grugler-Hill, Texans’ top tackler, had a severe knee injury in the second half of the game and was not able to return.

In other AFC South action, the Tennessee Titans beat up on the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars 20-0 and the Indianapolis Colts had a bye. The Houston Texans (2-11) takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) on their first road game in three (3) weeks, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Potatoes Food for Thought

Diana Anderson

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There are all other vegetables…and then there are potatoes.

S e r i o u s l y, t h o u g h : Potatoes are far and away America’s most consumed produce item and most beloved. Despite what your mom may have told y o u , potatoes are vegetables (starchy vegetables, to be specific).

They are available in an inconceivable number of varieties, potatoes are good for grilling, roasting, boiling, mashing, gratining. They’re versatile, adaptable, and easygoing without being boring.

They’re classic, timeless, and invaluable but neither high-maintenance nor attention-stealing.

Since potatoes give so much more than they ask for, isn’t it high time we appreciate the humble spud? Read on for essential potato knowledge—from how to choose the best ones for mashing to how to make sure they’re stored so that they last as long as possible. After all, you’ve got a lot of potato recipes to get through. ).

Not every potato is fit for every task—choose wisely.

If you’ve ever bought a couple of russets thinking you were going to make potato salad, or a pound of fingerlings thinking they’d make a unique mashed potato situation… then you've already discovered that waxy and floury potatoes are not interchangeable—your gloppy potato salad or gluey mash will have alerted you to that truth.

But what do these categories even mean,

Christmas from page 1 WOODLANDS. Texas Division UDC President Tami Hurley greeted the Attendees with great praise for the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, and “all Eyes in Texas are watching this outstanding Chapter and its great accomplishments”.

19 Awards have been won by this Chapter at the last TX Division UDC Convention! Then a

between the waxy and floury poles. Enter Yukon Golds, most chefs favorite for an all-purpose.

YGs are a cross between a starchy North American white potato and a waxier South American yellow one). Because they hold their shape when boiled, grated, or fried and yield to mashing, they’re incredibly versatile: Roast them, smash them, boil them, shred them into latkes, or break them down into creamy oblivion.

What can’t this potato do?!

So, what is the best way to cook a potato? I will preface this with a disclaimer that there is no such thing as a completely bad potato. There are, h o w e v e r, l a c k l u s t e r potatoes and then there are potatoes you’d like to marry.

which type is best for what use, and what common potatoes fall in each group?! And is there a kind of potato that will almost surely work in any situation?

Waxy New potatoes, red potatoes, pee wees, fingerlings! These potatoes, which are often small, have thin, smooth skin and creamy, almost shiny flesh. They’re also known for their particularly potatoforward flavor. Because waxy potatoes are relatively low in starch and high in moisture, their cells stay intact when they’re cooked, meaning that slices or cubes hold up when boiled or baked.

This makes waxy varieties the best choice for dishes where you want the potatoes to maintain their shape: Think potato salad, gratin, smashed crispy potatoes, or a tray of salt-roasted spuds.

But beware: They won’t break down into a creamy spoonable mash, and they’re not great for that classic baked and butter-topped beauty.: The interior of a waxy potato is firm (even a bit squeaky) r a t h e r t h a n f l u ff y o r yielding.

Floury Higher in starch and lower in moisture than waxy potatoes, the floury varieties, like matteskinned russets and Idahos, fall apart when boiled (the starches harden and expand, causing the skin to split and the interior to crumble into meal).

Since starchiness often translates into crispiness, floury potatoes are good candidates for roasting and frying: Use them in French fries, latkes or hash browns, for a delightfully crispy shell and creamy insides.

In-betweenies And finally, there are the “all-purpose” potatoes, which fall somewhere

* 1-pound red potatoes * Extra-virgin olive oil * Kosher salt 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. While that’s working, peel the potatoes or don’t. Chop them into chunks—not small cubes, bigger are better.

2. Generously salt the boiling water and boil the potatoes until a fork inserted meets just a little resistance. (Not completely done) 3. Drain the potatoes, transfer to a rimmed sheet pan, and let them cool while you get the oven really hot (say, 400°F or 425°F).

4. Drench the cooled potatoes in oil—enough to

Pavé, Aka Stacked & Fried I had to include this

surprise announcement was made by TX Division President Tami Hurley, as she called out the Name of RJOA ELAINE HAMLIN COLLINGS who just won a n Aw a r d f r o m National/General UDC for most outstanding memberships for the Nation!! ELAINE COLLINGS had just won the “Texas Division Sherry Davis Leadership Award” at last years Convention, and her name is inscribed in the Bible at Texas Division UDC Archives.

ELAINE COLLINGS is currently the TX Division Corresponding Secretary, but she is most proud of being Founder and Charter President of the Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter, and now c o n t i n u e s a s Publicity/Public Relations, a n d o n Ve t e r a n s a n d Registrar Committees for her RJOA Chapter. She said “she supports RJOA President JENNY LEHR in every possible way and with full heart, and is so Proud of All her beloved Sisters in RJOA!”.

RJOA President JENNY LEHR asked other special guests and Future Members of Rebel Joan Of Arc to step forward for Introductions: KELLY McDONALD, CINDY R I V E T, D I A N N E C U R R Y, a n d S A R A C O U N T RY M A N . A l l were greeted with special love and welcome! What an outstanding opportunity for these “Future Members” and their spouses to mingle with this outstanding Chapter and their supporters, but to also

I’m going to spare you the typical methods of frying, baking and mashing. We know these are delicious and you probably already have a preference. There are, however two less common ways of cooking the spuds that are completely perfect for the holidays.

Oven Roasted

coat, plus some excess pooling on the sheet pan.

Season with a lot of salt.

Toss everything together.

Spread out the potatoes so they’re in an even layer, cut side facing down.

5. Roast until they’re really browned and crispy, stirring with a spatula halfway through. These are best hot, but you can serve them warm, too.

These potatoes are outrageous!!! They have approximately 5 billion legs up on your standard roasted Ps because the little potato chunks get boiled in super salty water before they’re oiled up and tossed into a hot oven.

This boiling step both flavors the potatoes and draws out a thick layer of chalky starch that hardens into a suit of armor for each tiny tater. Even with just salt and olive oil as seasoning, they tasted like the best version of fastfood hash browns.

tin foil.

3. Bake the potatoes for 60 to 75 minutes, until knife tender.

4. Take a loaf tin of the same size and set it on top of the covered pavé. Add something heavy like, * 3 p o u n d s r u s s e t canned goods to press down the layers. Transfer potatoes, peeled * 1 cup whole milk or to the fridge and let the cream terrine cool under this * K o s h e r s a l t a n d pressure for at least 6 hours pepper or up to 24 hours. * Melted unsalted butter When the pavé has * Avocado oil cooled, run a knife between parchment and 1. Heat oven to 350°F. pan to loosen and carefully Thinly slice the potatoes remove it from the mold on a mandolin. Toss the and unto a cutting board. potatoes in the milk with a Slice into rectangular big pinch of salt and some slices about 2 inches wide. pepper.

Let stand at room temp. 30 2. Line a loaf pan with minutes. In a frying pan, parchment and butter it. heat some avocado oil Leave a bit of parchment along with some thyme overhang on each of the and garlic and fry the slices f o u r s i d e s f o r e a s i e r of pavé until deep golden removal. Add a layer of brown and crispy on every potatoes, trimming the side. Transfer potatoes to a slices to form an even serving platter and arrange layer. Brush some butter on browned side up. Place a top and season with salt small piece of butter on and pepper then repeat each and sprinkle with until the tin is full. Fold the chives. Serve. parchment over the potatoes and then cover in because its so freakishly delicious even if time consuming. Save it for a special occasion and you will be thanked madly by anyone lucky enough to eat it.

meet the Commander of the local Sons of the Confederate Veterans, as well as the TX Division UDC President!

RJOA President JENNY LEHR then presented the Door Prize for drawing by TX Division President TAMI HURLEY, who drew the N a m e o f C A R L HOWARD, of the “RJOA President’s RED Feather Brigade”! CARL HOWARD received the Confederate White House Ornament, which was admired by all present!

The Hostess DEBBIE LaRUE had to exit her RJOA Party for her Performance as an Actress in the Christmas Production: “Elf”, at the Creighton Theater in Conroe.

H u s b a n d D AV I D LaRUE and Mother Jane Cook LaRue hosted the RJOA Christmas Party to the Finale. RJOA DEBBIE LaRUE preforms as Mrs. Santa Clause in this marvelous production. Get your Tickets Now, as next weekend is the last Production!

Rebel Joan Of Arc is proud of our RJOA “Creighton Theater Board Members”: LYN HAWTHORNE HOWARD, and SHANA ARTHUR! LY N H O WA R D i s C h a r t e r Chaplin of RJOA and is a very valued Member of RJOA as Co-Chair for the new TX Convention Pin & Bar, as well as the Chapter

Pin, Chapter Cameo, and Southern Arts and Literature! RJOA SHANA DURBIN ARTHUR is currently on the RJOA Board as Parliamentarian, and won Awards at last years TX Division UDC Convention! Both SHANA ARTHUR and LYN HOWARD have been a part of the Creighton Theater Board for its Two Million Dollar Renovation! The newly renovated lobby is now named as Woodforest Bank Lobby.

RJOA MARION FRANKE was past Creighton Theater Board M e m b e r, a n d w o r k e d d i l i g e n t l y w i t h LY N HOWARD for its benefit.

This magnificent landmark for Conroe, is a “must” for all!

REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER WISHES MONTGOMERY COUNTY NEWSPAPER A N D A L L T H E C I T I Z E N S O F MONTGOMERY COUNTY A VERY MERRY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS! **Attending but not Pictured: Texas Division UDC President: TAMI H U R L E Y, H o n o r a r y M e m b e r : D O U G COLLINGS, Guest: CARL HOWARD, Guest: DAVE RIVET, Guest: Mother of Host: JANE COOK LaRUE.

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Review Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2022 RETIREMENT AND LONGEVITY A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

Consider using taxadvantaged accounts to help lower your tax bill.

Even in the wake of complex tax provisions, a key to lowering your tax bill is really quite simple: report lower taxable income.

Since few of us actually want to earn less, the next option to consider is to stash as much income as you can into tax-advantaged

accounts. If you haven’t contributed the maximum amount to a qualified retirement plan at work, consider adding money while you can. * Contribution limits for 401(k) and other retirement plans for the 2022 tax year are $20,500 or $27,000 if you’re 50 or older (2021: $19,500 and $26,000). * Consider making additional salary deferrals if you are eligible to particip a t e i n a n employer supplemental employee retirement plan (SERP). This will enable you to further maximize contributions to reduce your taxable income now and defer more

compensation into later years when your tax rate may be lower. * You can accumulate funds on a tax-deferred basis to pay for healthcare expenses through a health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings a c c o u n t ( F S A ) . Yo u r workplace may offer one, both or neither of these options, so check with your employer. HSA contribution maximums in 2022 are $3,650 for self-only and $7,300 for families, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution allowed for individuals age 55 or older (2021: $3,600 and $7,200).

The limit for individual health FSA contributions remains $2,750 (note that

dependent care FSAs have a higher cap of $10,500); employer contributions do not count toward this maximum. * Once you maximize employer retirement plans, consider contributing to an IRA (still a $6,000/year limit, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or over). Traditional IRA contributions are tax deductible if your modified adjusted gross income is under $78,000 for individuals (phase-outs begin at $68,000) or $129,000 for joint filers (phase-outs begin at $109,000). You must establish a new IRA account by April 15, 2023, for 2022 contributions, and you have until then to make 2022 contributions to an

IRA. * If you work for yourself, consider contributing to a solo 401(k) r etir emen t p lan , S EP IRA or SIMPLE plan.

We can help develop a retirement account contribution strategy that’s tailored to your unique situation. Give us a call to schedule your no cost or obligation wealth strategy review.

Please note, changes in tax laws may occur at any time and could have a substantial impact upon each person's situation.

While we are familiar with the tax provisions of the issues presented herein, Raymond James financial advisors do not render

advice on tax or legal matters. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.

Contributions to a traditional IRA may be taxdeductible depending on the taxpayer’s income, taxfiling status and other factors. Withdrawal of pretax contributions and/or earnings will be subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to age 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty.

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Texas A&M Offers Some Helpful Suggestions That Will Make Traveling Easier For Both Pets And Their Owners B RYA N - C O L L E G E STATION, Dec. 10, 2021 – Many families opt to bring their pets with them when they hit the road for the holidays. Whether it is a quick drive across town or a longer road trip, traveling with pets has the potential to bring about its own level of chaos.

Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers some best practices for traveling in cars with pets and preparing for trips away from home.

“Before embarking on a long trip, owners should make sure their pet is comfortable with riding in the car,” Teller said.

The best way to ensure the safety of everyone in the vehicle is to properly secure pets in a carrier or pet car seat; loose animals can injure themselves and have the potential to distract the driver.

“It is not recommended that a dog ride with its head out of the window, because debris can easily get in their eyes, causing damage,” Teller said. “Dogs riding with their head out the window have also been

known to easily get excited and jump/fall out of the car.”

Teller also advises that owners avoid having their dogs ride in the back of truck beds unless they are confined to an anchoreddown carrier.

For longer car rides, owners should be mindful of their animal’s need for breaks. Similar to humans, dogs and cats need to stretch their legs after a few hours of being in the car.

How frequently these breaks occur will mostly depend on the health status and normal activity levels of the pet – more active dogs may need to get out more often and walk around.

“In general, it would be good to let the pet out every couple of hours to stretch, have a drink of water, and have the opportunity to go to the bathroom,” Teller said.

Cat owners also may look into purchasing travel litterboxes to cut down on bathroom breaks.

With longer car rides comes the potential of a pet experiencing motion sickness, leaving them extremely uncomfortable during the journey.

“There are prescription medications available to

combat motion sickness, so it worth speaking with your veterinarian to determine what will be best for your pet and receive instructions on how to administer the drug,” Teller said.

During any form of travel, bringing a copy of the pet’s medical records, including proof of vaccination, can be particularly important if a pet becomes ill while on the road and needs to see a veterinarian.

In the unfortunate event that an owner and their pet get separated while traveling, “it is a good idea for owners to have a picture of their pet readily available,” Teller said. “This can be a helpful proof of ownership.”

Reconnecting with a lost pet also can be facilitated by ensuring pets are microchipped, with up-todate contact information, and wear proper identification on their collar or tag, so if something does happen, the owner can be contacted.

Finally, it is good practice for owners to travel with all of their pet’s necessary supplies, including medications or special diets, as it may be hard to obtain anything beyond the basics while out-

Fifteen Ladies Serving As Docents On the evening of D e c e m b e r 11 , 2 0 2 1 , between the hours of 4 to 8 PM, there were fifteen ladies dressed in correct period attire serving as docents in 13 different dwellings in the city of Montgomery, Texas. In this group were members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy but five of the ladies are perspective members and one volunteer.

The candlelight tour of the private homes and the historic buildings, had hundreds of visitors that evening. The ladies were there to greet visitors and assist the owners of the houses and historic buildings with what needed to be done.

This UDC chapter will be participating in the

Pictured left to right in the 1st row are: Nelda McGuire, Eva Rains, Joyce Taber and Iva Gilliam 2nd row left to right: Susan & Maggie Sands, Christine Eckhardt, Jessica Rizk 3rd row left to right: Bette Garland, Anne McKey, Rae Montgomery, Kathleen Hinkle, Lauren Weth & Sherry McKey, not pictured are Schelle & Naschelle Taylor

Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Conroe, at 10th Street & Hwy. 105.

The program starts at 11 AM, it is a very humble feeling to see the wreaths at the gravesites of the veterans from all the wars.

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of-town.

As pet owners pack their bags this holiday season, taking the extra steps to ensure their pet’s safety during their travels will help to keep everyone’s spirits merry and bright.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be found on the Pet Talk website. Suggestions for future topics may be B y T e x a s A & M Veterinary Medicine & d i r e c t e d t o e d iUniversity College of Biomedical Sciences Staff tor@cvm.tamu.edu.

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Governor Abbott Announces Additional FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Facility In College Station-Bryan AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will expand their campus in College Station-Bryan with an additional commercial manufacturing f a c i l i t y. F U J I F I L M Diosynth Biotechnologies, a partnership between FUJIFILM Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, is a world-leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with

experience in the development and manufacture of r e c o m b i n a n t biopharmaceuticals and viral gene therapies. The project is expected to create approximately 150 new jobs and approximately $300 million in capital investment from FUJIFILM Corporation. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $1,500,000 has been extended to FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.

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Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

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Biotechnologies' expansion is wonderful news for the hardworking people of College Station-Bryan, and it will bring more opportunities for Texans to develop life-saving technology and treatment," said Governor Abbott. "The biotechnology industry is growing at a tremendous rate in Texas, and I thank FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies for their continued investment in the Brazos Valley that will keep the Lone Star State competitive in this field."

“The biopharmaceutical i n d u s t r y ’s n e e d f o r manufacturing capacity continues to grow rapidly," said Gerry Farrell, chief operating officer for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas.

"Committed to being a partner for life for our customers, we will continue to invest in the right technology and talent to support our partners in bringing to market these life-impacting medicines.

We are grateful to Governor Greg Abbott, and the State of Texas for its commitment to supporting the growth of the Texas biocorridor, and creating highly-skilled jobs in the

state."

"We’re incredibly excited about the expansion of the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies for the Brazos Valley," said State Senator Charles Schwertner. "As a pharmacist and physician, I understand the importance of encouraging our state’s g r o w i n g biopharmaceutical industry. The Brazos Valley is an ideal setting for this kind of expansion due to its business-friendly environment and the ability to recruit world class scientific minds from Texas A&M University.

The opportunity and economic growth brought on by today’s announcement will help Brazos County remain one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family." " Wi t h F U J I F I L M Diosynth Biotechnologies’ new state-of-the art facility, our community will play a significant role in meeting market demands of life saving solutions," said State Representative John Raney. "Fujifilm and Governor Abbott's investment and commitment to our community is

invaluable and appreciated beyond measure."

"The City of College Station is thankful that it can proudly point to FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies as a vibrant and cutting-edge partner in our community,” said College Station Mayor Karl Mooney. "Since its arrival in 2014, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has been a trusted partner with College Station and the entire Brazos Valley.

This new addition to the c o m p a n y ’s a l r e a d y impressive operations here will make a positive impact on our community for years to come."

"The Bryan-College Station community welcomes and appreciates FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ upcoming investments and additional job creation at i t s B r a z o s Va l l e y biocorridor campus,” said Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson. "These new employees will forge great biopharmaceutical innovations in a community dedicated to creating an outstanding atmosphere for them and their families, both professionally and personally. On behalf of the

City of Bryan, my thanks to FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies for its continued commitment to our region."

"Brazos County continues to prove itself to be a prime location for companies in the bio industry, and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies continues to be a leader in our bio and overall business ecosystems," said Brazos County Judge D u a n e P e t e r s . " We appreciate this new investment at the company’s biocorridor campus and the jobs coming with it."

"FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies makes a global impact every day from the Brazos Valley," s a i d B r a z o s Va l l e y Economic Development Corporation's President and CEO Matt Prochaska.

"We are honored that this worldwide industry leader from Japan continues to see our Texas community’s talent, resources, institutions and quality of life as advantageous for their goals and growth. The Brazos Valley is better because we are partners."

Brady: This Debt Ceiling Is Being Lifted To Pay For Trillions of Wasteful Socialist Spending “Patients and doctors are being held hostage to pave the way for trillions of more reckless spending—that most Americans don’t even want,” warned top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (RTX) on the House Floor during a debate over Democrats’ partisan effort to raise the debt ceiling to pay for trillions in crippling tax hikes and spending.

Key excerpts from Rep. Brady’s remarks appear below. * “Providing needed funding for our Medicare

providers – our local doctors and hospitals, especially as we recover from the pandemic – is just common sense. We should be on the same page. In fact, we are–as early as a few hours ago, where Republicans also introduced legislation to help our health care providers.

Instead, Democrats have decided to push a very partisan agenda that has led to crisis after crisis, including the one we address today." * “We know there’s bipartisan support for doctors—we should do a

standalone bill. But the truth is, House Republicans can’t support using patients and access to local doctors as leverage to increase the national debt on our children." * “Make no mistake, this debt ceiling is being lifted to pay for trillions of wasteful socialist spending. This debt ceiling is increased until 2023 all to accommodate trillions of wasteful spending, and Americans know it." * “The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has noted that President Biden’s Build

Back Better Bill will cost nearly $5 trillion, while the President and others continue to claim falsely that this costs zero dollars.” * "Democrats are threatening to hold up payments for our local doctors and health care providers as they fight out of a pandemic so Democrats can pay for measures they claim we need because of the pandemic. We’ve gone from never letting a crisis go to waste, to never letting a crisis get in the way of waste."

Governor Abbott Thanks Tennessee Governor Bill Lee For Operation Lone Star Support Additional Tennessee Guard Service Members To Be Deployed To Southern Border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Tennessee Governor Bill Lee following Governor Lee's announcement that the Tennessee Guard will deploy an additional 50 members to the TexasMexico border in early 2022. These guardsmen will aid the Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety in Operation Lone Star along the border and expand the Tennessee Guard's ongoing presence at the U.S.Mexico border.

"States across the nation are experiencing the harrowing effects of the

federal government's failure to address the drug trafficking crisis along our southern border," said Governor Abbott. "Our country is stronger and safer when we tackle dire issues together, and I thank Governor Lee for these additional members of the Tennessee Guard who will join Texas in securing the border and protecting our communities."

Governor Abbott has taken significant action to secure the border in the wake of the federal government’s inaction.

Those actions include: * Signing laws that

provide $3 billion in funding for Texas' border security efforts * Launching Operation Lone Star and deploying thousands of National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers * Creating a system to arrest and jail illegal migrants trespassing or committing other state crimes in Texas * Signing a budget authorization to build the border wall in Texas * Signing a law to make it easier to prosecute smugglers bringing people into Texas

* Signing 9 laws cracking down on human trafficking in Texas * Signing a law enhancing penalties for the manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl * Issuing a disaster declaration for the border crisis * Issuing an executive order preventing nongovernmental entities from transporting illegal immigrants * Taking legal action to enforce the Remain in Mexico and Title 42 policies in Texas

MCTXSheriff Seeks Information Regarding Stolen Tractor On November 22, 2021, the below pictured 2016 red Mahindra 2538 tractor was stolen from the Cool Spaces Storage facility located at 17944 Highway 242 Conroe, Texas 77302.

The tractor also had a matching Mahindra front end loader, and a brush cutter. Anyone

with information about this crime, or the location of the tractor is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936760-5800, or call Multi-County Crime Stoppers at 1- 800392-STOP (7867) and refer to case # 21A359871.

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Devotional THE THIRD GIFT OF CHRISTMAS - GOD’S PLAN FOR MAN Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

The plans God has for man –past, present, and future, are all done in His perfect time. At the perfect time, God planned to send a Savior to be the Savior of all mankind – Jew and Gentile.

This plan had been revealed to the prophet, Isaiah, as God spoke of Jesus: “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom

My soul delights, I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the street. A bruised reed He will not break and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not be disheartened or crushed until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.”

Isaiah 42: 1-4.

In other words, God planned to send His Son at the very right time in history, to eventually

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation.

936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoods oldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery.

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

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

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolida ted.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Mont-

gomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5881944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-5978013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas. org Pastor David R. Bailes.

METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX

bring justice to the earth.

And He brought, and was, God’s voice so that we could have justice here.

We are still waiting for a “second coming” of Jesus to do all of that kind of justice we desperately need all throughout our earth.

These verses in Isaiah lead us to remember that God did send His Son, Jesus, at just the right time in our history, to make Jesus known to lowly shepherds who saw all the heavens filled with angels, extoling the birth of God’s perfect Son! The world, at that time, didn’t understand. Only the shepherds could tell what 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom

had happened in the heavens at that time.

What a gift the Lord God had provided just for those few humble men.

What a Perfect God! What a Savior!

And…what a Gift for those who believe and are called to spread the word of His birth and life to all who will listen.

And how do we know this all took place in a small cave of animals in Bethlehem? It’s recorded, meticulously, by scribes in the region and passed on – and – on by those appointed to write history in those days. Although we aren’t sure of the exact day it happened so long Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m.

RiverStoneCC.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-5883400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-5978921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-5884660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 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 @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

ago, it is celebrated at the end of our calendar year so that we can always ponder how we spent the last year. We then can look forward to a “New Year” in which we might dedicate more time and energy to the study of God’s Word about our Wonderful Jesus who was sent to us for the forgiveness of our sin. And we might dedicate some time in our week to visit the sick and bring the brokenhearted ones a message of hope and faith in our Savior who loves everyone dearly. They may not know that our God is One of love, forgiveness and compasApostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays

sion of the brokenhearted.

So Christmas, whenever it’s celebrated, is to show that God chose the time and place to send His Only Son – as His gift to us who believe in and receive Him in this wonderful verse and statement of all time: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,That whoever believes in Him Shall not perish, But have eternal life.” John 3: 16.

What a GREAT G O D ! W h a t a WONDERFUL GIFT!

Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-5824855 Email: cofcmontgomery@cons olidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery. org Paul Praschnik, Minister

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards Invites you to join us for our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Program Emmanuel December 19, at 6:00PM refreshments to follow.

Please join us for our many services: Sunday School- Classes for all ages begins at 9:45 AM Church Service at 11:00 AM. We also have Monday night Bible Study Discussion at 6:15. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer as well as Youth group activities at 6:00PM. All are welcome!

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Notice of Sale of Real Estate THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY § THIS NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Texas Tax Code, and Rule 2 la of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. By virtue of an Order of Sale issued, and associated Judgment rendered, by the Honorable 284th District Court of Montgomery County, on March 25, 2021, in Cause No. 20-03-02936, captioned Ovation Services, LLC, and Intervenor, Montgomery County Et Al -vs- Gregory Hendricks, Et Al, I, acting as Constable of Montgomery County, Texas, did, on the 1st Day of November 2021, in my hands for service, levy on certain Real Estate, as the property of the Defendant(s), Gregory Hendricks, Et Al and situated in Montgomery County, Texas, described as follows:

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Notice of Application and Opportunity to Request a Public Meeting for a New Municipal Solid Waste Facility Registration Application No. 40324

Application. Circle Lake Transfer, LLC, 13727 Office Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77070, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for proposed Registration No. 40324, to construct and operate a Type V municipal solid TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580-02-27770 (RI 10539) LOT 28, BLOCK 5, LAKE CONROE FOREST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN waste transfer station. The proposed facility, Circle Lake Transfer Station, would be MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN A DEED AT VOLUME 970, located at 34910 Circle Lake Drive, Pinehurst, Texas 77362, in Montgomery County. The PAGE 234 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Applicant is requesting authorization to transfer municipal solid waste that includes TEXAS. TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580.02.27770. household waste, commercial waste, construction waste, yard waste, demolition waste, brush, rubbish, class 2 non-hazardous industrial solid waste, class 3 non-hazardous ADDRESS: 714 Shawnee Dr, Montgomery, TX 77316 industrial solid waste, shredded or quartered tires, and certain special wastes. The ACCOUNT #: 00.6580.02.27770 registration application is available for viewing and copying at the Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct No. 2, 19910 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas 77355, in Pursuant to said Judgment the following parties were awarded the following sums: Montgomery County, and may be viewed online at <https://www.circlelaketransfer.com/tceq-forms.php>. The following link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and is not part of the application or notice: <https://arcg.is/1WDHea>. For exact location, refer to application.

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Plus interest and all other costs.

On the 4th day of January 2022, the first Tuesday of the month, between the hours of IO a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Montgomery County Administration Building located at 501 North Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 7730 I, by virtue of said levy and said Order of Sale, I will sell the above described real estate to include all right, title and interest of the Defendant in the property, at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder, in compliance with the law.

I give this notice by publication, in the English language, once a week for the three consecutive weeks immediately preceding said day of sale, in Montgomery County News, a newspaper published in Montgomery County.

Published Dates: December 8, 2021, December 15, 2021, and December 22, 2021.

Witness my hand, this 23rd day of November 2021. /s/ Michael White Chief C. Michael White Montgomery County, Texas.

Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. Written public comments or written requests for a public meeting must be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address included in the information section below. If a public meeting is held, comments may be made orally at the meeting or submitted in writing by the close of the public meeting. A public meeting will be held by the executive director if requested by a member of the legislature who represents the general area where the development is to be located, or if there is a substantial public interest in the proposed development. The purpose of the public meeting is for the public to provide input for consideration by the commission, and for the applicant and the commission staff to provide information to the public. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. The executive director will review and consider public comments and written requests for a public meeting submitted during the comment period. The comment period shall begin on the date this notice is published and end 30 calendar days after this notice is published. The comment period shall be extended to the close of any public meeting.

The executive director is not required to file a response to comments.

Executive Director Action. The executive director shall, after review of an application for registration, determine if the application will be approved or denied in whole or in part. If the executive director acts on an application, the chief clerk shall Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Phyllis M Mays, mail or otherwise transmit notice of the action and an explanation of the opportunity Deceased, were issued on October 21, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41864-P pending in the County Court at to file a motion to overturn the executive director's decision. The chief clerk shall mail Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Neal Paul Mays, Jr. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are this notice to the owner and operator, the public interest counsel, to adjacent required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. landowners as shown on the required land ownership map and landowners list, and to c/o: Robert S. Griffin other persons who timely filed public comment in response to public notice. Not all Attorney at Law persons on the mailing list for this notice will receive the notice letter from the Office of 122 W. Davis St., Ste. 101 the Chief Clerk.

Conroe, Texas 77301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DATED the 27th day of October, 2021. /s/ Robert S. Griffin Robert S. Griffin Attorney for Neal Paul Mays, Jr. State Bar No.: 24075836 122 W. Davis St., Ste. 101 Conroe, Texas 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011 Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: December 15, 2021

December 10, 2021 NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Last known owner of: 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, VIN# 1G3GS64C614117382; LP# 670NKG (Ml): Gray in color Towed from East River@ Kennedy on 11/06/21 2003 Honda Accord, VIN# 1HGCM826X3A001464; LP 82511Y3 (TX): Gray in color Towed from 12050 Hwy 59 S., Splendora TX 77357 on 08/03/2021 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, VIN# 1GNEC16KXSJ323343; LP3 21525KS (TX): Burgundy in color Towed from 25425 Hwy 59, Ste A Porter TX 77365 on 11/12/2021 2009 Chevrolet Impala, VIN# 2G1WT57K091105525; LP# 66117F2 (TX): Black in color Towed from Hwy 59 @ Buck road on 09/23/2021 The item is being stored at Saddle Creek Towing, 19600 Old Sandpit Road, New Caney, TX 77365 (281) 689-7705 You have the right to claim the item no later than the 20th day after this posting on payment of: A. Towing, preservation and storage charge B. Garage keeper's fees under SECTION 683.0.2 FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published date: December 15, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Amendment of Title for the Estate of Antoninette Gattosa, Deceased, were issued on the 15th day of December, 2021 in Cause No. 21-41106-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: John A. Major 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: John A. Major Attn: Anson D. Phipps 16955 Walden Road Ste 111 Montgomery, Texas 77356 DATED the 14thday of December, 2021.

Law Office of Anson D. Phipps /s/ Anson D. Phipps 16955 Walden Road Ste 111 Montgomery, Texas 77356 Published Date: December 15, 2021

Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database (CID) at <www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid>. Once you have access to the CID using the above link, enter the registration number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice.

Mailing List. If you submit public comments, you will be added to the mailing list for this application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. To be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.

Agency Contacts and Information. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at <www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/> or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this registration application or the registration process, please call the TCEQ's Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 800-687-4040 or visit their webpage, <www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep>. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found on our website at <www.tceq.texas.gov/>. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 800-687-4040.

Further information may also be obtained from Circle Lake Transfer, LLC at the address stated above or by calling Shelby Lowe at 214-605-2933.

Issued Date: December 6, 2021 Published Date: December 15, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of KRISTINA JOY GUMPENBERGER, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2021 in Cause No. 21-41657-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: ALLEN WAYNE GUMPENBERGER. 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: The Strong Firm, P.C. Attn: Carissa Peterson 1790 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 DATED the 9th day of December, 2021.

THE STRONG FIRM P.C. /s/ Carissa Peterson BRET L. STRONG State Bar No. 00795671 bstrong@thestrongfirm.com CARISSA PETERSON State Bar No. 24057618 cpeterson@thestrongfirm.com 1790 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 281.367.1222 Fax: 281.210.1361 Published Date: December 15, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of LEONEL GONZALEZ LOPEZ, deceased, were issued on November 22, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41001-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: NANCY KAY GONZALEZ 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: Charley Johnson Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1378 117 N. Cass Street Centerville, TX 75833 Published Date: December 15, 2021

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Community Montgomery Monarchs Help Make The Annual Cookie Walk A Huge Success The Christmas in Historic Montgomery celebration brought huge crowds of visitors to M o n t g o m e r y Texas, “The Birthplace of the Texas Flag” during the all day celebration on December 11, 2021. The Mothers and Daughters of the Montgomery Monarchs Chapter of the National Charity League worked "tirelessly” all day helping visitors enjoy a great experience during the annual Cookie Walk.

Pat Spackey, a descendant of Charles B.Stewart, who served Texas as the first Secretary of State, first to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, was a member of three Texas Legislatures and designed the Lone Star Flag of Texas was delighted to have a picture taken with some of the National Charity League volunteers. The young women and their daughters blessed the hundreds of visitors to the Cookie Walk, which was thought to be one of the largest in the history of the annual celebration.

New Danville Volunteer Named Houston Texans Community Quarterback

Odette D’Agostino is named the Houston Texans Community Quarterback Award recipient. Presented by the Houston Texans and BHP to an outstanding volunteer from among agencies that are supported by United Way of Greater Houston, the award comes with a $25,000 contribution made to the volunteer’s organization in her name.

At the recent game between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts, several stars were celebrated. They hold a variety of roles and one was a quarterback, the recipient of the Houston Te x a n s C o m m u n i t y Quarterback Award. With the honor comes a contribution of $25,000 to New Danville in the recipient’s name.

Odette D’Agostino received the award for her

long-term dedication to New Danville. “I am honored and humbled,” she said, “but I am so pleased that the award comes with the generous contribution to New Danville. Just like a football quarterback needs a team to win, I could not have been able to help New Danville without the incredible team of people associated with the organization…its clients, staff, volunteers, board and leadership, and my

Outstanding volunteers honored by the Houston Texans and BHP stand with (center), Greg Grissom, president of the Houston Texans; (far left) Amanda McMillian, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Houston; and (far right) Moshka Patel, vice president of finance for BHP. Odette D’Agostino, the Houston Texans Community Quarterback Award recipient is in the center. She was nominated by New Danville for her years of dedicated service to the organization.

husband and family. Let’s me, okay?” upscale resale store in The team has managed Conroe that benefits New talk about that team, not for years the Jazzy Junque D a n v i l l e , a s w e l l a s established a major fundraising event called Tea on the Lawn (now named Spring Thing) and started a golf tournament this year that netted $100,000 for New Danville. The team has come through 2020 and 2021 to be stronger, wiser and even more focused on how to serve the needs of adults with intellectual and

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pictured) is with the Huntsville Camp, Rodney Cromeans is an SCV member At Large and Marty Pennington (not pictured) is with the Galveston Camp, they walked and carried our flags, The ladies were all dressed in attire from the 1861 to 1865 era and the

developmental disabilities.

The Houston Texans and BHP proudly reward the spirit of volunteering and giving back by presenting the award.

Vo l u n t e e r s f r o m a n y United Way of Greater Houston or THRIVE partner that goes above and beyond are eligible to win.

New Danville is a nonprofit rural community in Willis, TX for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

men wore their uniform or civilian clothing from that time.

For more information about the local chapter of the UDC, contact our chapter registrar at carjam735@gmail.com and for those men interested in the Sons of Confederate Veterans c o n t a c t a t paulfranksmith@gmail.c om

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Community West Sandy Creek Winery Takes Home Four Awards in the Lone Star International Wine Competition Richards, Texas – The Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association recently presented West Sandy Creek Winery with four awards in its Lone Star International Wine Competition.

The winery, known for producing award-winning wines year-over-year, now has even more bragging rights. It received a gold award for the 2020 Portejas Blanc for Texas; a silver award for the 2020 Texas Blanc du Bois Dry – Estate; another silver award for the 2020 Texas Old World Reserve – Estate; and a bronze for the 2 0 2 0 Te x a s L e n o i r Estate.

The oldest wine competition in Texas, the Lone Star International Wine Competition had 818 wine entries from more than 100 compa-

nies.

“West Sandy Creek Winery takes immense pride in the production of our award-winning wines and are grateful for the recognition from the Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association,” said Sandy M c G i n l e y, g e n e r a l manager of West Sandy Creek Winery. “We extend our thanks to the local community for its ongoing support of the winery and its many endeavors.”

The four awardwinning wines, in addition to several others, are available for purchase at the winery or available via the online shop at WSCWinery.com/shop and make perfect holiday gifts for the wine lover on your list.

Another option is to purchase West Sandy Creek Winery’s Holiday

Pack. This collection includes four previous award winners: the 2018 Texas Blanc du Bois Sweet, 2019 Pink Rose’ of Texas, 2018 Texas Blanc du Bois Dry, and the 2012 Bounty Land Crossings.

“With our convenient online shopping options, you can share the flavors of West Sandy Creek

Winery with friends and family near and far,” said McGinley. “And in doing so, you’re supporting the local economy.”

For more information about West Sandy Creek W i n e r y , visit www.wscwinery.com . About West Sandy Creek Winery We s t S a n d y C re e k

Winery is a 360-acre ranch at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas. A family-owned and operated business, it was founded on a decades-long love of wine and winemaking. The property features v i n e y a rd s w h e re t h e winery grows its own grapes, the winery and

tasting room, several log cabins, and plenty of room for animals that call the ranch home – horses, cows, goats, chickens, dogs, and yes, two zebronkeys – to roam. To l e a r n m o r e , visit www.wscwinery.com.

Bolt, Secretary/Treasurer; Elaine Collings, Chaplain; Danean Myers, Registrar; Kay Pontious, Historian and Paula Dossett, Charles

B Stewart CRT sponsor.

For information on membership in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Children of

the Republic of Texas, contact Danean Myers, Registrar at danean.myers1@gmail.co m

The Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Chapter, Celebrate Christmas It was a fabulous, fun and festive celebration w hen Lyn H aw thorne Howard welcomed members and prospective members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart D a v i s c h a p t e r, t o h e r beautiful home! President Jenny Lehr welcomed the group and thanked Lyn for a very beautiful and wonderful luncheon and meeting. The Judge

Nathaniel Hart Davis DRT chapter was chartered on April 29, 1967 in Montg o m e r y Te x a s a n d i s named for Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis, one of the first lawyers to set up practice in Montgomery County in 1845. On December 17, 2005, the DRT chapter chartered the Charles B. Stewart Chapter, Children of the Republic of Texas with 17 members, which i n c l u d e d t w o

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Spackey children who are descendants of Charles B. Stewart. Charles Bellinger Stewart served Texas as the First Secretary of State, first to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, was a member of three Texas Legislatures and designed the Lone Star Flag and first seal of Texas.

The officers for the 20212023 term are: Jenny Lehr, President; Pat Spackey, Vice President; Cheryl

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