Montgomery County News, December 16, 2020

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Texas Montgomery County Sheriff’s Houston VA Selected Weekly Department Completes Third as One of Gas Prices (December 14, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.85/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 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.6 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 fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.14/g today. The national average is up 1.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$1.95/g, unchanged from last week's $1.95/g.

San Antonio- $1.73/g, down 2.0 cents per gallon from last week's $1.75/g.

Austin- $1.79/g, down 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $1.79/g.

"After gas prices spiked last week in their biggest weekly rise since August, we've seen them cool back down for the time being. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise and restrictions weighing on gasoline demand, we're likely to see optimism over vaccinations offset by lower current demand for the most part," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "In the weeks ahead as that balance shifts and millions get the vaccination, if things look much improved, I would expect for a longer upward move in gas prices. For now, however, the holidays will be marked by the lowest seasonal prices in years."

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.

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Annual No-Shave November Fundraiser

During the month of November, Sheriff Rand Henderson authorized staff of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to participate in its 3rd annual No Shave November charity event. The purpose of the month-long fundraiser was to help raise awareness for cancer research. Sheriff’s Office

Society. The Leukemia & Ly m p h o m a S o c i e t y ’s mission is to aid in the research for cures of blood cancers, and improve the quality of life for patients and survivors.

Participation in the event was voluntary but extensive, with 200 Deputies and other employees donating as part

of the fundraiser.

Sheriff Henderson said, “I am amazed and humbled by our staff’s commitment to bring awareness to cancer research. This is another staff organized community partnership with the Leukemia and

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Conroe Native Helps Spread Holiday Joy

By Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs If you are in the military, most likely you have deployed during the holidays far away from family and friends.

Logistics Specialist 1st Class Dori Wingate, a native o f C o n r o e , Te x a s a n d Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR), Northwest Annex Student Management, Site Leading Petty Officer, knows this first hand.

Both Wingate and her husband are active duty with 32 years of combined naval service and they have both deployed during the holidays.

“My husband just came home from a six month tour in South Korea right in time for the holidays. He left a few of his junior sailors (one on his first deployment), and I thought why not do something for the troops that can’t be home,” said Wingate.

Wingate decided she would coordinate a stocking-stuffing event for troops stationed in Africa, Community...........2, 3, 9,10 South Korea, and Spain.

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personnel paid a minimum of $50.00 to participate in the initiative. On December 14, 2020, Sheriff Rand Henderson, on behalf of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, presented a check for the money raised in the amount of $12,105.00 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma

Intermediate 3rd and 5th grade students provided 250 cards and several donations were from the Western Branch community.

“LS1 Wingate has a mindset of inclusivity that is found in successful leaders,” s a i d C h i e f Av i a t i o n Electrician Sarah M c Q u e r r y, T S C H R Northwest Student Management Site Leading Chief Petty Officer.

Volunteering is a foreign concept to many people.

With job responsibilities and family duties, who really has free time? According to Wingate, nearly everyone does.

“We all have jobs and responsibilities,” said Wingate. “Giving back only takes one good deed at a time. It doesn’t matter how large or small the deed is.

When you’re away from home during the holidays, a care package, card, or letter puts a smile on your face," said Wingate. “It makes you

feel like you are not forgotten. This doesn’t mean it has to come from someone you know, everything is appreciated.”

Not only did Wingate coordinate, stuff stockings, and mail the gifts, she donated $275 for postage and supplies “I have friends that are supposed to take pictures for me as the packages are being handed out, I am so excited,” said Wingate. “I can’t wait to see the photos!”

37 VA Sites to Receive Initial Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine HOUSTON — The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center today announced that it has been selected as one of 37 VA sites to receive initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Houston VA was selected for its ability to vaccinate large numbers of people and store the vaccines at extremely cold temperatures.

In accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the Houston VA will begin vaccinating health care personnel and Veterans i n VA’s l o n g - t e r m health care facilities once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for a vaccine. COVID-19 v a c c i n e implementation will include an initial limited-supply phase followed by a general implementation phase, when large supplies of the vaccine will be available to Veterans who want to receive one.

The ultimate goal is to offer it to all Ve t e r a n s a n d employees who want to be vaccinated. As more vaccine becomes a v a i l a b l e , appointments will be scheduled for eligible Veterans. “ We a r e v e r y excited to provide a vaccine that has the potential to help get COVID-19 under control when used alongside public health measures such as masking, physical distancing and f r e q u e n t handwashing,” said Francisco Vazquez, Medical Center Director.

Veterans seeking additional information should visit the VA Coronavirus FAQs webpage or contact their VA health care team.

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Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Food for Thought

Christmas Dinner

Diana Anderson

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T u r k e y f o r Thanksgiving is a given but when it comes to Christmas the main course is a little more flexible. Many people, I’m sure, have their standard traditions but there are a lot of us who vary the meal from year to year. In pondering what I am going to put on my own table this I came across a few interesting recipes to share.

Although there were murmurs of lasagna and tamales, I decided to keep it traditional and focused on turkey and beef. The trick was to find something traditional but not boring.

I didn’t want a repeat of our Thanksgiving meal but didn’t want to rule out turkey. Similarly, beef is always a crowd pleaser but I wanted to do something that would make it a bit festive.

With that in mind I found two different recipes that cover those bases plus more - there is quite a bit for each that can be done ahead of time. Beautiful.

Turkey Roulade For this dish you will use a turkey breast only that you butterfly so it lays relatively flat then you spread seasoning/filling over it and roll it up, tie it with twine and bake. So

familiar and yet so different.

The variation is the type of filling you spread. I have seen it with an herb/onion seasoning layered with prosciutto and also with a bread (cornbread) stuffing.

I’ll include both. When you slice the finished product, it has a lovely swirl like a jellyroll.

You will need 1 whole butterflied boneless turkey breast (a 56 pound will yield 8-10 servings, so adjust accordingly) Spread the turkey breast out on a cutting board, skinside down. Sprinkle the meat with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.

Spread with the filling of your choice. For the nonbread mixture option use about 11/2 cups of sautéed onions mixed with ¾ t. whole fennel, 2 T. minced garlic and 1 T. each of chopped sage and rosemary. Next, layer about 4 T. of cold butter grated with a box grater over the filling and cover with about 4 ounces of sliced prosciutto over the filling. Starting at the left side of the turkey breast, roll the meat up jelly-roll This second dish is style to make a compact similar to the roulade – in a cylindrical roulade, ending way. You take a tenderloin

The Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of The United Daughters of the Confederacy The Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy were awarded the honor of Best Use of Theme in the Montgomery Christmas P a r a d e o n S a t u r d a y, December 12, 2020. The

with the seam side down and the skin side up. Tie the roulade with kitchen twine at 1 1/2- to 2-inch intervals as tightly as possible to ensure that it will roast evenly. Slip whole sage leaves underneath each tie of the twine down the center of the roulade. Note if you do not have kitchen twine dental floss can be used.

This is where you can prepare to the night before then day of place the turkey roulade, seam side down, in the roasting pan. Pat the skin dry with paper towels, brush the skin all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour 1 cup white wine and 1 cup of water in the roasting pan (not over the turkey) and roast for between 1 1/2 and 1 3/4 hours, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature is 150 degrees F. (This depends on how large the turkey breast is.) Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Slice in 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve warm with the pan juices.

Beef Wellington

theme this year was A Lone Star Christmas and their float was decorated with many Bonnie Blue Flags (a white star with blue back ground), an old fashion fire place and a Christmas tree with green and red beads, red berries and bows. The float resembled a parlor

decorated in 1864.

Riding on the float were: Lauren Weth & daughters Kate and Kylee Weth, Joyce Taber, Beckie Enderbrock, Sherry and Ann McKey, Eva Rains & great grand children Buddy and Lucy Pope and Ellie Guy. Walking along with the float were, Sons of Confederate Veteran members, Marty Pennington from Galveston carrying the 1st National Flag and Eddie Gilliam from Spring, carrying the Bonnie Blue Flag, not pictured was SCV member Paul Smith from

which is already in the shape of a long cylinder and you make a spread (called a Duxelles) to smear all over then you roll it in puff pastry and bake. Kind of s i m i l a r. Yo u c a n d o everything the night before short of rolling it in the puff pastry. Since you use the frozen Phyllo Dough it’s not a time-consuming step to do the next day.

Ingredients for the Duxelles: 3 pints (1 1/2 pounds) white button mushrooms 2 shallots or white onions, peeled and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Beef: One 3-pound center cut beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 thin slices prosciutto 6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only 2 tablespoons Dijon

mustard Flour, for rolling out puff pastry 1-pound puff pastry, thawed if using frozen 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt Tie the twine around the meat in about 4 places to keep its cylinder shape while cooking. Make the spread by chopping all the ingredients finely either by hand or in a food processor and sauteing in the butter/olive oil mixture for about 8 minutes. Dry well with paper towels.

Drizzle the meat with olive oil then salt and pepper the tenderloin. Sear it on all sides in a heavy bottom pan lightly coated with olive oil. Rub all over with Dijon mustard. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap in a large rectangle and layer it with the prosciutto overlapping each slice s l i g h t l y. S p r e a d t h e mushroom mixture over the prosciutto. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Put tenderloin on one end and take off twine then roll up using the plastic wrap to keep it tight.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the shape or wrap it in the plastic wrap to keep it

Their very capable Huntsville. All of those on the float and walking were driver was Brian Weth, he dressed in period era had some narrow corners to make. This UDC chapter clothing.

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overnight.

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Depending on the size of your sheets you may have to overlap 2 sheets and press them together. Remove beef from refrigerator and cut off plastic. Set the beef in the center of the pastry and fold over the longer sides, brushing with egg wash to seal. Trim ends if necessary, then brush with egg wash and fold over to completely seal the beef - saving ends to use as a decoration on top if desired. Top with coarse sea salt. Place the beef seam side down on a rimmed baking sheet.

Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash then make a couple of slits in the top of the pastry using the tip of a paring knife ¿ this creates vents that will allow the steam to escape when cooking. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is golden brown and beef registers 125 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven and rest before cutting into thick slices.

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The Origin, Meaning and Words to “…….The Twelve days of Christmas”

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, Two common forms of modern folklore are claims that familiar old bits of rhyme and song (such as the nursery rhyme (“Ring Around the Rosie”) encode “hidden meanings” which have been passed along for centuries, and claims that common objects of secular origin particularly objects associated with Christmas (such as the “candy cane)” were deliberately created to embody symbols of Christian faith.

In the 14th century, in England, the Romans had invaded the country and spread the Roman Catholic faith as they did with St. Patrick in Ireland. King Henry the VIII divorced the Queen and the Pope in

Exciting Todd Kiever Family Christmas House lights-up every night at 6:00 P.M. IN WALDEN. Go in on Walden Rd. Take a left on Hemingway Drive, turn right at 2nd street (Wildwood St.) and again at 1st street (Longfellow) and you will find the display at 12118 Longfellow.

Rome excommunicated him (he was kicked out of the Roman Catholic Faith).

The King married again and formed the Church of England and outlawed the Catholic Church and anyone practicing the faith under the penalty of death.

Here we have an article that combines both these forms and posits that a mirthful Christmas festival song about romantic gift-giving actually originated as a coded Catholic catechism, that was sung to begin each lesson each day beginning with the twelfth day before Christmas which was used by persecuted Catholics.

It began with the twelve items and rising up to the top thus forming a Christmas Tree.

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” was written in England as one of the “catechism songs” to help young Catholics learn the tenets of their faith - a

memory. It was said, to be caught with anything in writing indicating adherence to the Catholic faith could not only get you imprisoned, it could get you hanged, or shortened by a head - or hanged, drawn and quartered, a rather peculiar and ghastly punishment.

I'm not aware if it was ever practiced anywhere else. Hanging, drawing and quartering involved hanging a person by the neck until they had almost, but not quite, suffocated to death; then the party was taken down from the gallows, and disemboweled while still alive; and while the entrails were still lying on the street, where the executioners stomped all over them. The victim was tied to four large farm horses, and literally torn into five parts - one to each limb and the remaining torso.

The song’s gifts are

“CHRISTMAS IS FOR GIVING” PROGRAM CONTINUES AT CONROE ART LEAGUE CONROE, TX - The annual “Christmas Is for Giving” program is in progress at the seasonal Christmas Shop at the Conroe Art League at the Madeley Building, 127 Simonton Street in the historic arts district in downtown Conroe. The Christmas Shop continues through Dec. 31.

“Shoppers can find that

special gift for friends and family at the CAL Christmas Shop while carrying out our theme of ‘Christmas is for giving,’” said Ken Roy, president of the Conroe Art League.

“Visitors to the gallery have the opportunity to purchase unique art by local artists, and at the same time, the League’s profit from all sales will be

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donated to the Salvation A r m y ’s A n g e l Tr e e program.”

The Christmas Shop is decorated for the season and includes a special selection of 45 pieces of original art priced at $125 or less. There are numerous other gift items available including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, hand painted cards and prints.

hidden meanings to the teachings of the faith. The “ T R U E - L O V E ” m e ntioned in the song doesn't refer to an earthly suitor, it refers to GOD Himself.

The “ME” who receives the presents refers to every baptized person.

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge which feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in memory of the expression of Jesus Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: “Jerusalem! Jerusalem!

How often would I have sheltered thee under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but thou wouldst not have it so….”

The other symbols mean the following which represent the true tenets of the Roman Catholic Religion:{2} Turtle Doves

= The Old and New Testaments. {3} French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues. {4} Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists. {5} Golden Rings = The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the Books of Moses,+ which gives the history of man's fall from grace. {6} Geese Alaying = the six days of creation. {7} Swans Aswimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments. {8} Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes, { 9} Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit. {10} Lords A-leaping = the ten commandments. {11} Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles. and {12} Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed.

Traditionally, in many schools at the time the students would begin their Catechism lessons backwards with the 12th day before Christmas singing this song and continuing until Christmas Day. Therefore they would begin on the 12th day of the song as follows: “On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: {12} Drummers Drumming. {111} Pipers Piping. {10} Lords a Leaping. {9} Ladies Dancing. {8} Maids a Milking. {7} Swans a Swimming. {6} Geese a Laying. {5} Golden Rings. {4} Calling Birds. {3} French Hens. {2} Tu r t l e D o v e s a n d a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

From the bottom to the top created a pyramid representing a Christmas Tree with GOD at the top Nowadays we place the “North Star,” an angel or “The Star Of David.”

"This season the artists of CAL have also created 60 hand painted wooden ornaments that are priced at $10 each,” Roy said. “The sale of these ornaments benefit our Student Awards show in the spring.”

In addition, the December Members Show is being unveiled with 24 works hanging in the gallery, with the opportunity for visitors to vote on their favorite for the Peoples Choice Award.

The Peoples Choice earns the artist a cash award of $400 presented to the month’s winner. A total of

30 area artists are represented with works in the Member Show and Affordable Art. Conroe Art League and the Gallery at the Madeley Building, which features monthly exhibits, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A virtual tour of the current show and past exhibits is available on the C A L w e b s i t e www.ConroeArtLeague.c om.

Conroe Art League promotes art in the community, providing educational classes and

workshops, offering opportunities for shared art experiences, providing scholarships for art education, and sponsoring exhibits in the CAL gallery and throughout the community. For information about classes, exhibits and membership, visit ConroeArtLeague.com.

CAL is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts and the City of Conroe and is a member of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance.

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Sen. Cruz: Big Tech Believes There Is No Power That Can Constrain Them WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, in a hearing this week slammed Big Tech’s brazen abuses of power and discussed the need for legislation to address Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides companies such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, and YouTube with special protections from liability, after YouTube announced it will remove content that alleges widespread election fraud.

Watch Sen. Cruz’s full

remarks here. Excerpts below.

WATCH: Sen. Cruz: Big Tech Believes There Is No Power That Can Constrain Them ON YOUTUBE’S R E M O VA L O F A N Y CONTENT ALLEGING VOTER FRAUD “Silicon Valley believes there is no power on Earth that can constrain them. We saw the latest illustration of this just yesterday, where YouTube announced that it is going to remove any content online that alleges widespread election fraud. […] YouTube said that it’s

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going to pull down, it’s going to block, content, ‘that misleads people by alleging widespread fraud or errors change the outcome of the presidential election.’ They’re not even pretending anymore.”

ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE’S VIEWS ON THE ELECTION RESULTS “Reuters polling shows that 39 percent of the American people believe this election was rigged.

That should make all of our hearts ache. That is not good for democracy when nearly half of Americans believe an election is rigged. Now, the members of this committee may have meaningful, substantive dispute about the extent of voter fraud, how widespread it is, what forms it comes in. When Jimmy Carter and James Baker formed a bipartisan commission to study voter fraud, they concluded it was a significant and serious problem that needed to be confronted, and last I checked, Democratic President Jimmy Carter is not some crazed right-wing nut job.

And yet […] apparently, if you sat online and read the Carter Baker commission out loud, YouTube just might well block you.”

ON BIG TECH’S L A C K O F ACCOUNTABILITY “Even if you happen to temporarily like the politics of Big Tech today, I ask my colleagues on the Democratic aisle, do you really want to submit total control of the public debate to a handful of Silicon Valley billionaires, modern day oligarchs? With money and power and no accountability? They are not elected by your voters. They are not elected by my voters.

They’re not elected by anyone.”

O N T H E IMPORTANCE OF FREE SPEECH “I am not asking you to

pull down liberal content.

I’m not asking you to pull down socialists. I’m not asking you to pull down communists. I disagree with liberal content and socialists and communists, but I believe in free speech. It is only one side that is demanding of Big Tech that they censor the views they disagree with.”

ON BIG TECH’S ABUSE OF SECTION 230 “The purpose [Section 230] served when these were nascent companies has long since passed, these are the most powerful companies on the face of the Earth and they feel zero accountability to any elected official. For all of us who care about free speech, that should worry us greatly. YouTube’s latest policy is ridiculous. And by the way, if they disagree with someone saying there’s widespread election fraud, there’s a mechanism for that, which is they can share their own views. You can counter it, you can say, I think this is all baloney.

That’s fine. That’s called free speech, but simply exercising monopoly power to say the views that I don’t like shall disappear and have never existed, that should scare everyone.”

Sen. Cruz has long warned that Big Tech censorship is “the single greatest threat to democracy.” As chairman of the Judiciary Committee’s

Subcommittee on The Constitution, Sen. Cruz is leading the fight in the Senate to hold Big Tech accountable to the American people. Read more about Sen. Cruz’s efforts to demand answers below: * Questioned the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. *Questioned the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Google at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. * Sent a letter last month to Twitter and Facebook re garding their blatant censorship of The New York Post’s reporting on corruption of Joe and Hunter Biden in China and Ukraine. * F o u g h t to subpoena both Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on this political censorship and election interference. *Chaired multiple hearings with representat i v e s from Twitter, Facebook, and Google, where he raised his concerns about the technology companies engaging in a disturbing pattern of political censorship. *Heard testimony from Dennis Prager of PragerU, whose videos are routinely censored on

YouTube, and Dr. Robert Epstein, a psychologist who testified that Google’s biased search results swung a minimum of 2.6 million votes to Hillary Clinton in 2016. * Sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging him to remove language in U.S. trade agreements similar to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides “near blanket legal immunity” to technology companies. * Wrote an op-ed in The Hill in response to Twitter C E O J a c k D o r s e y ’s announcement last week banning all political ads from the platform, calling the move “profoundly harmful.” * Sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai raising concerns about Google’s latest actions to censor political speech with which it disagrees. *Called for a criminal investigation into Twitter for blatant and willful violation of U.S. sanctions on Iran. * Sent two letters – one to Google and one to Facebook – slamming the companies for their separate announcements regarding election advertising. *Joined Parler, an unbiased social media platform.

State Of Texas Activates Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program For Long-Term Care Staff, Residents

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will participate in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID19. The program is free of charge to facilities and sends staff and Pfizer vaccines from partnering Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County Wa l g r e e n s a n d C V S News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. locations to these facilities

to vaccinate residents and staff who volunteer to participate. Over 1,200 skilled nursing facilities and over 2,000 other longterm care facilities have signed up for this program — totaling more than 225,000 certified beds. The first vaccines included in this program will be provided to pharmacies the week of December 21, 2020, and the program will begin December 28, 2020.

"The Pharmacy

Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will help the State of Texas facilitate safe vaccinations among some of our most vulnerable populations, and it will help us protect residents and staff of long-term care facilities from COVID-19," said Governor Abbott. "I thank the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for offering this program free of charge to these facilities and for working alongside us to

keep our communities safe."

Long-term care facilities that have not enrolled in the pharmacy program may choose to e n r o l l w i t h t h e Te x a s Department of State Health Services' (DSHS) Immunization Program to receive vaccines and vaccinate their own staff and residents or partner with a local pharmacy or other vaccine provider.

last few years – creating thousands of jobs for hardworking Texans.

This fall, the Texas Governor ’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism stated that they were working on 196 active relocation or expansion projects. In Austin alone, 28 companies that have announced nearly 10,000 new Texas jobs just in 2020.

S a m H o u s t o n ’s guidance to “govern wisely and as little as possible” has inspired Texas leaders for generations, making Texas the economic powerhouse it i s t o d a y. Te x a s h a s consistently been ranked the number one best state for business, and its low taxes and regulations help keep Texas’ cost of living affordable. This makes Texas an ideal location for employees, allowing hard working men and women to keep more of their well-

earned paychecks.

In addition, Texas offers more than just a businessfriendly climate. A recent WalletHub study named Texas the second most diverse state in the United States and one of the top states for racial and ethnic d i v e r s i t y, l i n g u i s t i c diversity, and industry diversity.

BOTTOM LINE: Sen. Cruz believes America can and should look a lot more like Texas. That’s why his number one priority in the Senate has been fighting for more jobs and greater economic opportunity for Texans and all Americans.

Sen. Cruz remains committed to advancing legislation that creates an environment where small businesses can prosper and expand, allowing more people to achieve the American Dream.

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following his announcement that he has moved to Texas. Musk’s move comes on the heels of Tesla’s July announcement that it would build their new Semi and the Models Y and 3 at a plant in Austin, joining SpaceX’s already robust Texas presence.

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Announcements like these have become commonplace as businesses flee the crushing regulations and sky-high taxes of Big Government all too commonplace in states like California. Companies like Toyota, McKesson, Charles Schwab, the PGA of America, and countless others from a host of industries have moved their headquarters to Texas in the

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Devotional Dedication, Presentation, and The Flight faithfully in the temple night and day, came up to the family and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

After Jesus’ dedication, the family returned to Nazareth, their original home. Jesus continued to grow, and before He was two years old, the family had a visitation of some “wise men” who had learned of a Ruler that was to “shepherd My people, Israel.” So they had come to King Herod from the far east, to worship this new King. Then Herod’s men told him where the Messiah was to be born: “AND YOU, BETH-

LEHEM, LAND OF JUDAH, ARE BY NO MEANS LEAST AMONG THE LEADERS OF JUDAH; FOR OUT OF YOU SHALL COME FORTH A RULER WHO WILL SHEPHERD MY PEOPLE ISRAEL.” Matthew 2:6.

So Herod found out the wise men had been led to follow the star in the east to find the “King of the Jews.”

These men had been travelling a long time, and the star led them to Jesus’ home in Bethlehem. They had many others with them…camels and all, and had brought gifts to the King. Not knowing the future to quickly come, they brought gifts of great

value to Jesus’ family who would soon be leaving on a long journey to Egypt.

These gifts were: gold, which the family would need to live on while in Egypt; then Frankincense, an oil needed to worship God with; and myrrh, good for relieving pain. After worshipping King Jesus, the men left quickly – not knowing the family had to suddenly leave because of Herod’s decree to kill all boy babies, from the age of two to birth. This tells how the wise men knew to leave: “And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi quickly left for their country by another way.

Matthew 2:12.

Right away, Joseph was warned by an angel of the Lord to gather the family and flee to Egypt where they remained until H e r o d ’s d e a t h . T h e y returned then and went to Nazareth, where they lived until Jesus’ death. And that was why He was called, a “Nazarene,” to fulfill previous scripture.

We can see how God can speak to us in subtle ways to keep us safe. Our God remains the same in our life, also. As He was there, leading Jesus’ life, so He is there for each one of us. That’s just the beginning of our story, and of (history), meaning HisStory!

Wishing Away Your Life......

1 Tim 6:6 ~ Contentment only comes when we add godliness... Every season has a struggle, that you can’t see or know, until you're in it. The problem is, when we look at other people’s lives, we only see how high the tree goes, we don’t see how deep the roots are planted. You only see the fruit of what someone has, you don’t see the fight they went through to have it. Before time even began God made plans and purposes for your life, and if you understand the season you're in there is a satisfaction and contentment that knows, I might not have what they have, but that’s all right because I’m not called to do what they’re called to do. I'm going to glorify God in my season, and use the time I have left and the gifts God has given me, and I'm going to rejoice in my season and yield fruit in

my season.

Is your season based on faith and trust in God? Do you believe God can make something beautiful of it?

What are you saying about your current season?

Because the truth is, what you say about your season determines how you will experience that season. In fact, your season will take on the characteristics of your description of that season. Every season is shaped by what you say.

We said every season has struggles you can’t see.

But every season also has strengths you can seize.

When you get discontent in your season, you start wandering away from God's will because you think the season you're in is unbearable, And God says, I was calling for you, I prepared a table for you, I had some blessings for you, but when the right time came, you didn’t hear

me when I called, you wandered too far away.

God is saying don’t wander away, stay close to me, because when it’s your time, you don’t want to miss your turn. When your turn comes, you want to be ready for it. Don’t miss your turn.

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By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

The birth of Jesus was spectacular with angels singing and shepherds worshipping. So as soon as possible, Mary and Joseph found a small place in Bethlehem, but then travelled to the temple in Jerusalem to dedicate Jesus to the LORD. (Luke 2:2124).

The Bible tells us that Simeon was a devout priest in the Temple who was filled with the Holy Spirit, who had told him that he would not see death before

he had seen the LORD’S Christ. Luke 2 26b. So this is what happened: “…then he (Simeon) took Him into his arms, and blessed God and said, ‘Now Lord, You are releasing Your bondservant to depart in peace, according to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, A L I G H T O F REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, and the glory of Your people Israel.”

Luke 2:28-30.

The Bible then states that Mary and Joseph were amazed at Simeon’s words.

At the same time in the Temple, Anna, a prophetess and widow of many years who had served

by: Pastor Randy Weaver One of the questions I am asked most often is, “Why can’t I understand what God is doing in my life?” Is there some kind of secret to understanding what God is doing in my life? Well, if there is any secret to all this, it can be captured in one word...Seasons.

All of us are in different seasons of our lives. In fact, has anyone ever told you “just enjoy the season you’re in?” Eccl 3:1 ~ There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Solomon writes about seasons, because the way that we experience all of life is in seasons. And it implies that God brings different seasons into our

lives, some that we wish we could stay in forever, and others that we wish we could skip completely.

Eccl 3:11-12 ~ He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

God changes the times and seasons of your life.

Whether you realize it or not, God schedules every season of your life, but He doesn’t post the schedule for you to see. No one can really see the big picture, except God. No one can understand all the seasons you go through, except God. Paul says, that from eternity, God has had a p u r p o s e t h a t ’s b e e n

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

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

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

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@consolidated.net www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-588-

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, 936-588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-597-8013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas.org Pastor David R. Bailes.

METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-597-6162 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 936-4495983 Living Way Church,

working in your life. Your destiny was created in eternity, and God has a plan for it all, but your life is experienced in seasons.

Everything that God wanted to do through your life, was decided before your life ever began. But you don’t experience everything that God intends for your life all at once, you experience it in phases and seasons.

We're always waiting to get to the next season, because the next season always looks better. Every season has struggles that you can’t see from the outside looking in. And what God wants to do today, is to set us free from our discontentment in the season that we are now in.

Lakeside Bible Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 18940 Freeport Drive 936-441-8875 Montgomery, 936-582Hope Tabernacle 1977 Pastor David Whitaker Church of St. John, Meets at 18961 Freeport retreat and wildlife center, Dr Montgomery 2615 St. Beulah Chapel 936.582.7722 Rd., Montgomery, 936-597Thursday 7:30pm 5757 Sunday School at 10:00am Fellowship of MontgomSunday Worship at 6:00pm ery Community And 12681 FM 149 Interdenominational Montgomery, TX 77356 Lone Star Cowboy (936) 597-3949 Church Senior Pastor Dale Talbert 21627 Eva St. Service Times: Sundays at Montgomery, TX 77356 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays (936) 597-5742 at 6:30pm for Children & Pastors Randy & Darla Student Ministries Weaver Watch us live Sundays Service Times: Sundays @fellowshipofmontgomery.on 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am line.church or follow us on Mondays 7:00pm Facebook @thefmchurch!

Livestream: Watch us live www.thefmchurch.com Sundays & Mondays @ live.lonestar.tv or go to the EPISCOPAL Lone Star Cowboy Church St. James the Apostle Facebook page and click on Episcopal, the Livestream link.

1803 Highland Hollow, Website: www.lonestar.tv Conroe, 936-756-8831 Abundant Life Ministries The Grace Christian Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 Outreach Center W. Montgomery TX 77356 25293 Tisdale Road, Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 Dobbin, Texas am Sunday Service 11:30 am 936-689-3141 Wednesday Pray/Bible Study Mt. Pleasent Baptist 6:30 pm Church RiverStone Community FM 149 N., Montgomery, Church 936-449-6807 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 The Church @ Lake Sun: 9:00 Kingdom Life, Conroe 10:30 Worship 1701 McCaleb Rd Wed: 6:30 p.m.

Montgomery, TX 77316 RiverStoneCC.org 936-588-4975 April Sound Church, www.lakechurch.com 67 ½ April Wind S., Sunday worship @ 10:00 April Sound, 936-588-2832 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm Lighthouse Fellowship North Shore Church Church, 10 am Worship Service Montgomery, 936-58218501 Fm1097 West @ the 7700 Bentwater West Living Branch Church, Gate Entrance Highway 105 W., Lake Pastor Cary Smith Conroe, 936-588-3400 Covenant Felloship New Beginning Bible 302 N. Danville, Willis, Church, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 19087 Mt. Pleasant www.cfmlife.org Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Celebration Service 10am Father’s House, Family Sundays Worship Center, Youth Explosing 7pm Highway 105 W, Lake Wednesdays Conroe, 936-588-4660 Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Walden Community Cook Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, PRESBYTERIN 936-582-6696 First Presbyterian Services 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Church of Conroe WaldenChurch.com 2727 N. Loop 336 West River of Life Church, Conroe, Texas 936-75617156 FM 1097, Mont8884 gomery, 936-449-4414 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Sun Sch 10:00 936-756-7792 Nursery provided

Pastor Randy Weaver Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-5742 Service Times: Sundays 8:30; 10:00 and 11:30am Mondays 7:00pm Livestream: Watch us live Sundays & Mondays @ lonestar.tv or go to the Lone Star Cowboy Church Facebook page and click on the Livestream link.

Wednesday - 7:00 pm Church of Christ in Phone: 936-582-4855 Montgomery 301 Pond Street, MontEmail: gomery, TX. cofcmontgomery@consolidate d.net Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 Web: am Worship - 10:30 am and www.cofcmontgomery.org 6:00 pm Paul Praschnik, Minister

Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards’ Annual Christmas Program Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards would like to invite you to our Annual Christmas Program: Gather at the Manger Sunday December20th @ 6:00 PM. We also have Sunday School Classes for all ages, at 9:45 AM and Church Service at 11:00 AM. Monday night Bible Study at 6:15. Wednesday Bible Study and Youth group begins at 6:00PM. All are welcome!

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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

NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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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

NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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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

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

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

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 2nd day of November 2020, in favor of Ovation Services, LLC recovered a judgment in Cause No. 20-03-03038, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 24th day of September, 2020, against Michael L. Brooks, ET AL. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 7th day of December, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of January, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Michael L. Brooks had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $3,477.34 Principal 2. $4,400.00 Attorney Fees 3. Interest 4. $586.30 court costs 5. $0 Judgment credit And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT 29 OF MT. PLEASANT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE 267, MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. Tax account No. 7310-00-02900 Witness my hand this 7th day of December, 2020.

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”.

BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2020

NOTICE OF NEW RATE REQUEST AND CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT On December 9, 2020, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” or “the Company”) filed an Application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission”) requesting to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CCN”) permitting ETI to deploy natural gas-fired distributed generation and statement of intent for approval of Rate Schedule UODG (Utility-Owned Distributed Generation) and an associated form Customer Agreement. ETI's Application was assigned Docket No. 51575 and is styled Application of Entergy Texas, Inc. to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Deploy Natural Gas-Fired Distributed Generation and Statement of Intent for Rate Schedule UODG. In this Application, ETI seeks to own and operate up to 75 MW of natural gas-fired distributed generation (“DG”) located at the premises of to be determined hosting commercial and industrial customers throughout ETI's service territory. The total estimated annual non-fuel revenue requirement associated with ETI's proposed ownership and operation of 75MW of DG is approximately $16 million, excluding estimated Schedule UODG revenues that will offset that amount. Rate Schedule UODG is a new voluntary rate schedule that will be charged only to eligible commercial and industrial customers who elect to subscribe for backup electric service supplied by the DG. ETI is requesting that Rate Schedule UODG be effective beginning January 29, 2021.

The proposed fleet of DG will supply a portion of ETI's long-term resource needs, be available to provide capacity and energy benefits to all ETI customers and enhance the resiliency of ETI's electric grid. In addition, during an outage, the DG will be available to supply backup electric service to host customers and allow them to continue to provide vital goods and services to the community while service to the larger area is being restored.

If the PUCT adopts the 45-day intervention deadline proposed in the Application, the deadline to intervene will be January 25, 2020, and a letter requesting intervention should be received by the PUCT, at its address provided below, by that date. A prehearing conference is expected to be held in Austin, Texas in the near future. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings, or obtain further information, should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 787113326, or call the PUCT's Office of Consumer Protection at 512-936-7120 or 1-888-7828477. Hearing and speech impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the PUCT at 512-936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2988. All communications should refer to Docket No. 51575, and any request to intervene in that proceeding should include an email address and fax number (if available) as contact information. Persons with questions or who want more information about this Application may contact ETI at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call (409) 981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of the Application is available upon request. A copy of the Application may also be viewed on the Commission's webpage at www.puc.state.tx.us. The Commission maintains an electronic copy of all filings on the “Interchange Filing Search” section of its webpage. The control number for this proceeding is 51575.

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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 14, 2020

Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

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: 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: 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

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 12 day of September, 2019, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Pedro Osorio, For (1) $3,788.11 principal sum (2) $2,500.00 attorney fees (3)3,788.11, together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.5% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post-judgment interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $329.00 court costs (5) $2,500.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-01-00572-CVin said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 11 day of November 2020, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 48, In Block 1, Of Imperial Oaks Park, Section One (1 ), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In Cabinet J, Sheet(S) 195 Of The Map Records Of Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 5 day of January, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Pedro Osorio, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 11 day of November, 2020. /s/ William Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 4th day of September, 2019, ,in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Russell William Roy and Irene Yardira Cadena, Jointly and Severally, For (1) $3,382.47 Amount due on assessment account through September 2, 2019 (2)$2,980.00 Attorneys fees (3) Interest on all amounts awarded in this judgment at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum from the date of this judgment until paid in full. (4) $1,190.26 Expense / cost incurred (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-05-06400CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 23 day of November 2020, at 10:30 o'clock a.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: Lot 31, In Block 1, of Harmony Central Sector Sec one (1), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 3312-3317, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. More commonly known as 3931 Avalon Ridge Drive, Spring, Texas 77386 ; and on 5 day of January, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Russell William Roy and Irene Yardira Cadena, Jointly and Severally, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 23 day of November, 2020. /s/ William Lang, 83C31 Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 410th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 5 day of July, 2019, ,in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Patricia A. Robertson, For (1) $3,177.03 principal sum (2) $1,000.00 attorney fees (3) $3,177.03, together with interest thereon at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of judgment until paid; post -judgment interest at the rate of 10% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid (4) $322.00 court cost (5) $0.00 judgment credit, Defendant, Cause No. 19-01-00189-CV in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1 day of December 2020, at 12:20 o'clock p.m., levy upon the followingdescribed property of Defendant: Lot 6, Block 1, of Imperial Oaks Village, Section One (1 ), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Thereof Recorded In Volume G, Sheet 146-A Of The Map Records, Montgomery County, Texas (The "Property"). ; and on 5 day of January, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 501 N. Thompson Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Patricia A. Robertson, Defendant in and to said property.

DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 1 day of December, 2020. /s/ Bill Lang Deputy William Lang Ryan Gable -Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 20-05-05418-CV Attorney Requesting Service William R Hester 8111 Ashlane Way Suite 206 The Woodlands TX 77382 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 25th day of January, 2021 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 8th day of May, 2020, in this case, numbered 20-05-05418-CV on the docket of said court.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Thomas A. Brown are Plaintiffs and NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Thomas A. Brown and Susan A. Brown (Plaintiffs) executed a Texas Home Equity Security Instrument dated May 6, 2003 file No. 20053051329. This loan was paid off in 2007. A release of lien was never documented or filed by New Century Mortgage Corporation.

After the loan was paid off, New Century Mortgage Corporation filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. And all attempts to contact New Century Mortgage has failed and no contact can be found. Plaintiffs pray the court to order release of the property from the lien described herein.

Therefore upon order of the court 12/05/2020 service will be completed upon compliance with this order regardless of whether Defendant acknowledges such receipt. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 10th day of December, 2020.

(SEAL District Court, Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: Patricia Morrill 1 2 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 0 8:38:59 AM Patricia Morrill Published Dates: December 16, 23, 30 and January 6, 2020

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

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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 19th day of October 2019, in favor of Emerald Lakes Property Owners Association recovered a judgment in Cause No. 19-06-08524-CV, in the 410th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 9th day of October, 2019, against Jerry F. Winters Jr. & Shawnda L. Winters, Jointly and Severally.

Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 7th day of December, 2020 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 5th day of January, 2021, I will offer for sale and sell at 501 N. Thompson, 4th Floor, Suite 402, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Jerry F. Winters Jr. & Shawnda L. Winters, Jointly and Severally had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. $4,000.16 Amount due on Assessment account 2. $6,382.85 Attorney Fees 3. Interest on the judgment from the date of judgment at the rate of 5.25% per annum compounded annually until paid.

5. $4,993.28 Judgment credit And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: Lot 31, Block 3, of Final Plat of EMERALD LAKES, SECTION 1, a subdivision of 132.92 acres in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 730 to 736 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. The property is more commonly known as 1514 Chevelle Ct., Willis Montgomery County, TX 77378 Witness my hand this 7th day of December, 2020.

Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: S. Closson, Sergeant TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. December 16, 23, 30, 2020

TEXAS Notice of Public Sale 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

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NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARET IRENE WALKER Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of MARGARET IRENE WALKER, Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40311-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to BRENDA J. FORD, Independent Executrix.

The address for mailing of claims is: BRENDA J. FORD, 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 10th day of December, 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for BRENDA J. FORD, Independent Executrix Published Date: December 16, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application (to Determine Heirship) CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROYCE S LANNING P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH DR STE 400 CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Grace B. Silvia, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Jacquelline Dornic, 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 June 09, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-39590-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Grace B. Silvia The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicant may be entitled.

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

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 1 1 / 1 7 / 2 0 2 0 4:20:37PM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: December 16, 2020 Notice to Creditors of The Estate of SUSAN MYRICK ATKINSON, Deceased Cause No. 20-40111-P Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SUSAN MYRICK ATKINSON, Deceased, were issued to STEVEN GRAHAM ATKINSON and RICHARD SCOTT ATKINSON, on December 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40111-P, as Independent Co-Executors.

Said case is currently pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present their claims against this Estate within 120 days after the date of this notice or the claim is barred, if the claim is not otherwise barred by the general statute of limitations. c/o: Darryl V. Pratt, Esq., CPA PRATT LAW GROUP, PLLC 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 505 Frisco, Texas 75034 Weldon Russell, Esq. WEST, WEBB, ALLBRITTON & GENTRY PC 1515 Emerald Plaza College Station, Texas 77845 DATED the 10thday of December, 2020.

PRATT LAW GROUP, PLLC /s/ Darryl V. Pratt DARRYL V. PRATT TEXAS STATE BAR NO. 24002789

dpratt@prattlawgroup.com AUSTIN B. BUTTS TEXAS STATE BAR NO. 24094573

abutts@prattlawgroup.com 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 505 Frisco, Texas 75034 Telephone: 972.712.1515 Facsimile: 972.712.2832

www.TexasEstates.com Published Date: December 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamenary for the Estate of Glenn E. Goodwin, Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40224-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to David W. Goodwin.

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 10th day of December 2020. /s/ Margaret Mauer 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 David W. Goodwin 101 West Phillips Street, Suite E Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (832) 444-8506 Facsimile: (832) 201-8845 Published Date: December 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On the 10th day of December, 2020, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Joyce N. Trostel, Deceased, were issued to Jana S. Bowling, Independent Executor, by the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, in cause number 20-40117-P pending upon the docket of said Court.

All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below.

The name where claims may be sent is Randy L. Wooten, P.C., whose address is 5625 Cypress Creek Parkway, Suite 214, Houston, Texas 77069, Telephone (281) 580-6419, Facsimile (281) 580-7628. /s/ Randy L. Wooten, TX Bar No. 21993400.

Published Date: December 16, 2020

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Daryl Lloyd Mahlow, Deceased, were issued on December 9th, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40198-P pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Eileen Mahlow.

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: Robert S. Griffin Attorney at Law 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 DATED the 9th day of December, 2020 /s/ Robert S. Griffin Attorney for Eileen Mahlow State Bar No.: 24075836 122 West Davis, St. Suite 101 Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 539-1011 Facsimile: (936) 539-1002 E-mail: rsg@griffinandcain.com Published Date: December 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby giving that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Scott Wolcott Fuller, Deceased, were issued on the November 11, 2020 under Docket No. 20-40121-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas to: Christopher Robert Fuller.

Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Christopher Robert Fuller, Independent Executor of the Estate of Scott Robert Fuller, Deceased c/o Rachel Hershkowitz Hopson 3355 West Alabama, Suite 960 Houston, Texas 77098 All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 7th day of December, 2020.

KLOSEK & ASSOCIATES PLLC By: Rachel Hershkowitz Hopson RACHEL HERSHKOWITZ HOPSON State Bar No. 24046069 3355 West Alabama, Suite 960 Houston, Texas 77098 Phone: (713) 255-0495 Fax: (713) 255-0499 Tama Brooks Klosek State Bar No. 24012337 3355 West Alabama, Suite 960 Houston, Texas 77098 Phone: (713) 255-0495 Fax: (713) 255-0499 ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Published Date: December 16, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination and Declaration of Heirship and Letters of Independent Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL ROBERT A MARKOWITZ P.O. BOX 959 18735 WEST COOL BREEZE CONROE, TX 77305 MONTGOMERY TX 77356 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Braden Byron Gillory, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination and Declaration of Heirship and Letters of Independent Administration filed by David Gillory, III, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the November 30, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-40409-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Braden Byron Gillory 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 9th day of December, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2 MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK M O N T G O M E R Y C O U N T Y, T E X A S 12/9/2020 11:08:44 AM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: December 16, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Carol Brown Coale, Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40345-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Thomas Reed Coale.

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 10th day of December, 2020. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Thomas Reed Coale State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 E-mail: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: December 16, 2020 No. 20-40110-P IN THE ESTATE OF R. DALE ATKINSON, DECEASED

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of R. Dale Atkinson, Deceased, were issued on December 3, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40110-P, pending in the County Court of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate being administered are hereby required to present same within the time prescribed by law. Claims should be addressed in care of “Representative, Estate of R. Dale Atkinson, Deceased” and may be presented to the attorney for the Estate at the following address: Weldon Russell West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C. 1515 Emerald Plaza College Station, Texas 77845 Signed December 15, 2020.

WEST, WEBB, ALLBRITTON & GENTRY, P.C. 1515 Emerald Plaza College Station, Texas 77845 Telephone: 979-694-7000 Fax: 979-694-8000 By: original signed by Weldon Russell WELDON RUSSELL State Bar No.: 24033148 ATTORNEYS FOR RICHARD SCOTT ATKINSON Published Date: December 16, 2020

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Community Veteran of the Week Tom Hoyt, Lake Conroe, TX Toni Sperduti McGrew Contributing Columnist TonitheTGR@aol.com I recently attended an event sponsored by the Houston Realtors Association at the Honor Cafe in Conroe and I met this week's veteran, Tom Hoyt.

Mr. Hoyt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts in communications and being in the ROTC, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Infantry. He soon detailed to the Army Security Agency, stationed with the 103rd USASA Detachment out of Orleans France. Orleans is a lovely town south of Paris that Joan of Arc famously saved from English siege in 1429. During the Cold War (1947 -1991) this area of Orleans was in the Communications Zone allowed by President de Gaulle and 2nd Lt. Hoyt was soon promoted to 1st Lt. in 1964. After serving two years in this specialty and going on Temporary Duty (TDY) to Vietnam to assist in their communications set up, 1st Lt. Hoyt received an Honorable Discharge in November 1964.

As a civilian, Mr. Hoyt used his knowledge and leadership skills he gained through the Army to begin his radio broadcasting

career as a salesman in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Hoyt then moved to Houston in 1973 to becomes the first general manager of KRBE FM 104 when Top 40 music format was installed. He was also general manager of KODA FM 99.1 when the name "Sunny" was added.

We have all grown up with those stations! He worked with many well known radio personalities such as the famous Howard Stern.

Mr. Hoyt soon began to travel the world working with Radio International consulting English language radio stations in Scandinavia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia and lived in Beausoleil, France.

Through his long career, Mr. Hoyt held executive positions in Chicago and Southern California, retiring as Sr. VP, CBS Radio. He moved to Houston in 2017 to be closer to son, daughter and their families. He recently moved near Lake Conroe after his new home was built and he is looking for new friends to enjoy life with.

Many veterans have found that their leadership skills are often sought after in civilian life as Veterans can always be counted on.

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Community Operation Christmas Child Celebrates Millions of Gift-Filled Shoeboxes Amidst a Pandemic Year Montgomery, Texas, Dec. 15, 2020 —Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child were collected the week before Thanksgiving following a curbside dropoff model at more than 4,000 locations nationwide.

Creativity, determination, and faith inspired many individuals, families,

churches, and groups to persevere in their efforts to pack shoeboxes amidst unprecedented challenges.

Although official collection totals for Montgomery North TX Area Team and nationwide results are still being tallied, personal stories of exceeded goals and overwhelming success are pouring in from across the country.

“Shoebox packers

overcame the challenges of this unprecedented year to generously donate gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need,” said Operation Christmas Child senior director Randy Riddle.

“Now more than ever, boys and girls around the world need hope. We are excited to deliver millions of shoeboxes to children in Jesus’ Name—sharing God’s love and reminding

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them that they are not alone.”

This year, stories from across the country showcased God’s faithfulness. * In their first networkwide campaign, Tennesseebased network Family Radio inspired listeners to Build 411 Shoeboxes Online through story-telling and digital communication efforts. * The Light FM based in Asheville, N.C., launched a campaign to Build 500 Shoeboxes Online. Listeners sailed past the original goal.

Ultimately, they rallied to reach 1,625 children!

Promotions Manager Brian Fisher told Samaritan’s Purse, “We are celebrating!

Our listeners are awesome, and it is a testament to how great the experience is that you all have provided to virtually pack a shoebox.

Thank you all!” * Salvisa Baptist Church in Kentucky was seeing only 60 percent regular attendance and had to make COVID-related modifications to their packing strategy. Still, they managed to surpass their 2019 collection of 550 shoebox

gifts—collecting 700 shoebox gifts this year! They also donated $5,000 toward the critical ministry expenses associated with collection, sending, and equipping. * At one of Arizona’s oldest churches where just o v e r 1 0 0 p e o p l e w o rship—Burton Baptist in Linden—hopes to surpass last year’s 1,000 shoebox collection were met with an amazing total of 2,000 shoebox gifts this year. They also generously contributed the $9 per shoebox suggested donation. * First Baptist Blowing Rock, N.C.set out to pack 500 shoeboxes in 2020—a goal lower than their 2019 collection total. Then moved by faith, they increased their goal to 800 and packed 1,107 shoeboxes in the end. A socially distanced prayer service was held to pray for the next steps in the journey of the shoebox and for each child who would receive them.

There’s still a way to participate for those who missed the collection week in November and are looking for a meaningful way to give

back this holiday season.

Samaritan’s Purse offers a virtual shoebox packing tool called Build a Shoebox Online as a way to give boys and girls a tangible expression of God’s love through a gift-filled shoeboxes packed from your computer or handheld device. Shoeboxes built online often go to children in difficult-toaccess countries. In just a few clicks, you can select toys and other fun items to include as well as a letter and photo to delight the heart of a child. Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers will pack and send your shoebox gifts for you.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samarit a n ’s P u r s e , s e e k s t o demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

Keep Us Fed Montgomery County Surpasses Two Major Milestones: Recovers Over One Million Pounds in 2020 and 2.5 Million Since Founding

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Emy Winfield

Keep Us Fed Montgomery County (KUSF) surpassed two major milestones in December: recovering over 1 million pounds of food donations in 2020 and 2.5 million pounds since the organization was founded in 2015. KUSF mobilizes over 50 volunteers who collect food donations from grocery stores and restaurants seven days a week and deliver to

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non-profit organizations serving food insecure Montgomery County residents.

Food insecurity in Montgomery County has grown as the effects of Covid-19, unemployment, and other factors has resulted in additional community need. Most recent estimates suggest more than 73,000 Montgomery County residents are

food insecure. By rescuing an average of 2900 pounds of food every day, KUSF helps to meet the growing need while keeping usable food out of the waste system.

KUSF continues to grow as the need for food assistance grows. This years’ food donation recovery is 71% ahead of last year’s amount. Board members, Larry and Mary Blocker, report that the ability to take on more donors and the wonderful response of existing donors made increased food available just when it was needed most.

For those interested in helping by donating food, time, or finances, KUSF welcomes your participation. Volunteer opportunities are available seven days a week and the typical amount of time required is 90 minutes. Please visit www.keepsusfedmoco.org for more information or call 936-206-3604.

KUSF estimates it costs 2.9 cents to deliver a pound of food through their food recovery network. A $10 donation provides 3 individuals, 3 meals a day for a month. To make a financial donation, please v i s i t www.keepusfedmoco.org/c ontribute.

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