Montgomery County News, December 22, 2021

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 52 Section 1 8 pages

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Weekly Hosts Wreaths Across America Gas Prices (December 20, 2021) Texas gas prices have risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 8 6 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in Texas are 14.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 95.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $2.35/g today while the most expensive is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.54/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.35/g while the highest is $3.89/g, a difference of $1.54/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g today. The national average is down 11.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.09/g higher than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.03/g, up 1.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.02/g.

San Antonio- $2.63/g, down 4.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.67/g.

Austin- $2.77/g, down 3.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.80/g.

"For yet another week, average gasoline prices continue to fall as omicron cases surge, leading oil demand, and thus oil prices, to stall. The decline in gas prices will likely continue until new Covid cases slow down," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "With gas prices very likely to continue declining this week in most states, we may see Christmas gas prices fall just under their all-time high on the holiday, which was $3.26 in 2013. Beyond Christmas, with omicron cases likely to continue climbing, I do believe we'll see a more noticeable hit on gasoline demand once the holidays are over. There's a rising likelihood that we won't see gas prices rising for the rest of the yearwith one caveat- gas prices in the Great Lakes states have plummeted by 30 to 50 cents in some areas, and stations in those areas may raise prices slightly should oil prices slow their decline. Aside from those areas, declines at the pump are likely to continue as we close out 2021."

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Ceremonies In Montgomery Texas

By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

The Texas Freedom Chapter Sons of the American Revolution members were honored to hosts a wonderful Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 19, 2021 in Montgomery Texas “ The Birthplace of the Texas Flag”. Originally planned for December 18th which is the nationwide weekend “to remember and honor veterans" by laying wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and Patriots, the ceremonies were postponed until S u n d a y, w h e n t h e downpour of rain and

thunderstorms prevented the groups from having the ceremony on Saturday.

The vision to have the Wreaths across America Ceremonies at the New Cemetery in Montgomery Texas was that of David Hamaker of the Texas Freedom Chapter Sons of the American Revolution!

The SAR Freedom Chapter members who led the ceremonies were John Meredith, Ed Sellards, Loren Johnston, Dave Underdown, Tom Stuewe, John Thompson, and David H a m a k e r .

Hamaker introduced and

thanked Montgomery Mayor Sara Countryman for her efforts in making the Wreaths across America ceremonies happen for the first time at the New Montgomery Cemetery in Montgomery and she was presented with a certificate of Appreciation from the Sons of the American Revolution. David Hamaker thanked Dean Bass of the Spirit of Texas Bank for donating the hundreds of Wreaths which were placed on the graves. The Color Guard was provided by

Montgomery High School JROTC, Maj. Erik Sharpe, Sr. Marine instructor.

Randall Moore, Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 491 and his scouts were part of marching in with the Honor guard and provided assistance all day in the laying of the wreaths.

The goal of the nationwide ceremonies is to remember and honor veterans through the laying of Wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes. With the laying of the wreaths, each

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“Twas the Concert Before Christmas” was presented by the Conroe Symphony with Special Guest Conductor

Left to Right: Conroe Symphony Orchestra Board President: JUDGE KATHLEEN HAMILTON, RJOA Officer and CSO Board and Friends of the Symphony: ELAINE COLLINGS, RJOA Officer and Friends of the Symphony: SHELIA WILLIAMSON, RJOA and Friends Of the Symphony Board Officer and Chair Sponsor: CHARLOTTE BELIN, Friends of the Symphony Board President and Chair Sponsor: GABY Community............2, 3, 7, 8 TRYON, RJOA and Friends of the Symphony: LISA McELROY, RJOA Honorary Member and Friends of Commentary.......................3, 4 the Symphony: DOUG COLLINGS, Friends of the Symphony: GEORGE WILLIAMSON, RJOA Prospective Member and Friends of the Symphony: SUSIE POKORSKI. See Symphony, page 7

Index Devotional..........................5

Legals.................................6 Business Directory.............8

The Texans Sweep the Jaguars 30-16 for their Third Victory for 2021 Jacksonville, Florida: This game reminded me of the quote from the English Poet, T.S. Elliot, who wrote, “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time.” The 2021 season started with a victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and on this wet and dreary Sunday afternoon with two rookie quarterbacks competing, Texans beat the Jaguars again 30-16.

It was the first victory for Texans’ rookie quarterback Davis Mills as a starter.

Davis engineered two (2) consecutive scoring opening drives as the Texans went up 7-0 in the first quarter and never looked back. Davis connected with wide receiver Brandin Cooks down the middle of the field for a twenty-two (22) yard touchdown. The duo connected again late in the fourth quarter on a third down and nine (9) yards for a spectacular forty-three (43) yard screen pass that Cook turned into a game sealing score. Davis Mills finished the day with nineteen (19) completions on thirty (30) attempts for two hundred and nine (209) yards with two (2) touchdown passes and only one (1) interception.

The play of the day was a kickback return for a ninetyseven (97) yard touchdown

by Termon Smith as he showed the world his jets. It was the first time the Texans have scored on a kickoff return in eleven (11) years.

The Texans’ defensive line were dominated, so the linebackers had to pick up the slack. The defensive standouts were Tavierre Thomas with seven (7) solo tackles and four (4) assists along with Garret Wallow with six (6) solo tackles and five (5) assists including a sack. The Texans had three (3) sacks in the game. The Texans’ special team rose to the occasion with place kicker Ka’imi Fairbarn who went three (3) for three (3) that included a fifty-one yard field goal.

Congratulations to the team for the victory; despite the fact that the Jaguars fired their first year head coach Urban Meyers on Tuesday and have the same dismal record as the Texans with a 211 win/ loss ratio.

In other AFC South d i v i s i o n a l p l a y, t h e Indianapolis Colts defeated the New England Patriots 2717, and the Tennessee Titans drop another one to the Pittsburg Steelers 19-13.

Merry Christmas to all sports fans and their families, and I hope that you cherished the special memories of love and harmony this season.

The Houston Texans will host the (8-6) Los Angeles Chargers in Reliant Stadium, so read all about it in your hometown paper.

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: The Perfect Holiday Brunch Dish Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Panettone Pudding Is the Perfect Holiday Brunch.

It’s rich, it’s festive, and it’s perfect for holiday brunches. Whether you call this oven-baked French toast or bread pudding, the method is still the same: Dried-out bread is soaked in custard and then baked. You have probably made/had something similar in technique before. It’s a classic company breakfast because you make it the night before and just bake it in the morning.

This version is spruced up for the holidays using Panettone instead of plain bread and eggnog instead of milk. There are a lot of varieties of Panettone, all being made with dried fruit but some adding chocolate, nuts and other ingredients.

Panettone is a tall, domed shape bread that is studded with candied fruits. This soft, sweet bread hails from Northern Italy and is prized during the Christmas holidays. In Italy, historical accounts of panettone invariably state

that it originated in Milan.

T h e word panettone derives from panetto, a small loaf cake. The augmentative suffix -one changes the meaning to "large cake".

The beginnings of this cake appear to date from the Roman Empire, when ancient Romans sweetened a type of leavened cake with honey.

Italian food manufacturing companies and bakeries produce 117 million panettone cakes every Christmas, collectively worth €579 million. There is an event held in Milan since 2013 that awards the Best Traditional Panettone of Italy.

When I had quite a bit leftover one holiday season, I decided to use it for an oven-baked French toast. It was a hit! Drying it out and using it as the base of this bread pudding is another wonderful way to e x p e r i e n c e i t s deliciousness.

This French toastpudding needs to be started a day ahead to let the bread cubes dry out. This is a wonderful Christmas morning entree, since it is all prepared the night before and just put in the oven before serving. I like to serve this with grilled sausages or crispy bacon.

Include a pitcher of mixed orange and grapefruit juice with a touch of pomegranate juice to round out the celebration breakfast. A splash of sparkling wine added to the juices elevates this menu into a celebratory occasion.

Oven-Baked Panettone French Toast with Eggnog Custard Serves 8 * 1 1/2-pound box panettone, torn or cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes, about 8 cups * 6 large eggs * 1/2 cup sugar * 4 cups eggnog * 1 tablespoon vanilla * 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice * Pinch freshly grated nutmeg * Powdered sugar, for garnish Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet a day before preparing the pudding and let rest on the counter overnight or until the bread cubes are dried out.

Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread in the dish.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs on medium speed until they are frothy. Add the sugar and beat the mixture until thick and a light lemon color, about 3 minutes. Add the eggnog,

reducing the speed to low, and mix to combine. Add the vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg, and mix to combine.

Ladle the custard over the bread. (You may need to use your fingers to evenly distribute the ingredients.) Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Remove the

casserole from the fridge and let it come to room temp. around 30 minutes.

Remove the pudding from the refrigerator, remove the foil, and push the bread down with a wooden spoon to make sure the custard is evenly distributed.

Place the pudding in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Open the oven and using heavy oven mitts and

with a large spoon, push the bread down. The remaining liquid custard will rise. Spoon the custard evenly over the bread slices. Bake for about 15 to 20 more minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out barely clean.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Wreath from page 1 person or group laying a wreath was asked to “Say the name of each Veteran aloud” as they honored t h e i r m e m o r y.

The numerous groups who were part of the Wreath Laying ceremonies were members of the Sons of the American Revolution, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members: Heritage Trails chapter, NSDAR, Coushatti Trace Chapter, NSDAR and Spring Creek chapter, NSDAR; members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis chapter in Montgomery, members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Thomas J efferson Stubbs chapter and Rebel Joan of Arc chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy; Sons of the Republic of Texas, Lone Star Chapter and Sons of Confederate Veterans, and Students from Montgomery High School, Junior High S c h o o l , a n d Elementary school along with the Boys Scouts and JROTC cadets who were

(Photo L to R: Pat Spackey, Descendant of Dr. Charles B. Stewart and the honorable Sara Countryman, Mayor of Montgomery Texas as they walk to the gravesite of Texas Patriot Dr. Charles B. Stewart to lay wreaths during the Wreaths across America Ceremonies at the New Cemetery in Montgomery Texas. Texas Patriot Charles B. Stewart served Texas as the first Secretary of State, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was a member of three Texas Legislatures and is credited with creating the Lone Star Flag of Texas. ) all part of the Wreath ceremonies honoring their cemetery. David Hamaker descendant of Texas Patriot l a y i n g ancestors buried in the introduced Pat Spackey, Dr. Charles B. Stewart and the honorable Sara Countryman, Mayor of Montgomery to lay the first wreaths in the cemetery.

During Wreaths Across America Day

across the Country, more than 2,500 cemeteries took part in honoring these men and women who have served our county. It was a Beautiful day in Montgomery Texas!

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Weekly Columns

How Rebalancing Helps Keep Your Portfolio on Track A weekly column by Kent Pendleton

MARKETS AND INVESTING Revisiting your allocation helps keep your financial plan aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

When your portfolio is first constructed, it will ideally reflect your investment objective – a combination of your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Unless something changes, your portfolio should continue to align with those objectives.

That’s where rebalancing plays a key role.

Rebalancing basics The investments in your portfolio generally grow at

different rates. Typically, more volatile, or risky, asset classes come with higher returns, which means those asset classes may grow at a faster rate than less volatile asset classes. As those more volatile assets grow, they begin to take up a larger percentage of your portfolio than they originally did – meaning your portfolio’s overall risk may now be higher than you originally intended. Rebalancing is the practice of bringing your portfolio back to its original asset mix, or allocation, to restore the appropriate risk level.

There are various approaches to rebalancing, ranging from making no changes to setting very specific volatility-based limits around the different asset classes in your portfolio. Choosing a rebalancing approach calls for careful deliberation,

and you should consider the impact it will have on maintaining your portfolio’s intended risk and return characteristics.

Different approaches Buy and hold is the simplest approach. Once your assets are invested, no changes are made and the assets are free to move with the markets. The assets with the highest returns (which are likely those with the highest risk) will grow the most, which can increase the risk of your overall portfolio.

With a time-based or constant mix approach, asset class proportions are brought back in line at regular intervals, such as monthly, quarterly or – mostly commonly – annually. Bear in mind that choosing to rebalance more frequently can mean more transaction costs, paying taxes on short-term capital gains and a potential loss of returns if

an asset class is not given sufficient time to meaningfully appreciate.

A drift-based or contingent approach sets a threshold, also known as a tolerance band, around each of the asset classes in your portfolio and rebalances whenever a threshold is breached.

Bands can be relative or absolute. For example, setting a 10% relative band around a 40% allocation would trigger a rebalance at 44% or 36%, while a 10% absolute band would allow the allocation to drift up to 50% or down to 30% before rebalancing.

Considerations for your rebalancing strategy In addition to costs associated with monitoring and trading, there are other factors you should consider when evaluating rebalancing approaches.

Asset class volatility: More volatile, or riskier, asset classes will breach

tolerance bands in either direction much more often than less volatile asset classes. As a result, it may be more efficient to set a wider band around more volatile asset classes, unless you prefer the more frequent rebalancing.

Asset class weighting: With absolute bands, asset classes with small allocations must increase significantly to trigger a rebalancing event.

Relative bands self-adjust based on the weighting of the asset, which many consider an efficiency advantage.

Other considerations: Tax implications, market conditions, and the objective of the portfolio are examples of important factors to consider when rebalancing.

Rebalancing your portfolio is key to helping maintain an appropriate level of risk. Give us a call to schedule your no cost or

obligation wealth strategy review to discuss the different approaches – we can help you determine which method best suits your unique financial plan.

There is no assurance any investment strategy will be successful. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

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Owners Need To Take Special Precautions And Arrangements When Their Pets Are On A Plane hectic holiday travel season into an exciting adventure for their furry friends.

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical

B RYA N - C O L L E G E STATION, Dec. 17, 2021 – Whether it be for vacation getaways or seeing family and friends, the holidays are a great opportunity to travel. As people begin to pack their bags for this travel season, owners who plan to take their pets along with them should also begin preparing their furry friends for the travel experience.

Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical assistant professor a t t h e Te x a s A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that owners wanting to take their pets with them by plane should first check with their airline before booking their flights.

“The only animals that can fly in the cabin are those that fit in a carrier under the seat (for a fee) and service dogs (no fee),” Teller said. “All other pets (i.e., larger dogs) have to fly in cargo in airlineapproved, hard plastic crates with ventilation holes.

“Almost all airlines ban brachycephalic dogs (those with a short muzzle and flattened face) from flying, especially in cargo,” she said. “Some airlines ban other breeds as well (such as pit bulls).”

For domestic travel, the United States Department of Agriculture requires that a puppy or kitten be at least

eight weeks old and fully weaned before traveling by air. Airlines also can institute a higher age minimum requirement.

After checking with your airline, owners should check with their veterinarians to ensure that their pets are healthy enough for flying.

“If your pet has a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart failure, then it is definitely worth asking your veterinarian if problems may result with management of the medical condition that could be exacerbated by air travel,” Teller said. “The changes in altitude can exacerbate cardiovascular or respiratory problems.”

When flying with pets, owners also should have a valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel, as well as proof of rabies vaccination.

Pets will be required to travel in an airlineapproved carrier. Each airline may have their own requirements, but, generally, animals should be in a hard plastic kennel with ventilation holes; some airlines will allow a blanket, towel, and/or toy in the crate, but others may not.

“It is very important that a pet owner makes sure their pet is acclimated to and calm while in the kennel,” Teller said. “For

several weeks leading up to travel, owners can put their pets in the kennel with a favorite treat or feed them while they are in the carrier so that the pet associates being confined with good things.”

However, because pets are not allowed to have food and water in the carrier while flying, it is recommended that they have a small meal a couple hours before flying and that water be removed at that time.

Pet owners may also try driving around with their pet inside the kennel, so that they get accustomed to movement while inside.

“For animals that are flying, sedation is generally not advised because it can potentially interfere with an animal’s ability to breathe normally during changes in altitude or to regulate its body temperature,” Teller said. “Ultimately, the decision to give a sedative to a pet should be made between the pet owner and the veterinarian if the veterinarian thinks it is medically indicated.”

Once at the airport, dogs should be walked as close to check-in time as possible.

Taking the necessary precautions to ensure a pet’s physical and emotional health when traveling by airplane is one of the best ways owners can help turn a potentially

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Fired for Refusing Mandatory Testing Dear Editor, I started working for Apple on August 1st, 2014.

I was super excited because I had worked for Apple in a call center for a third party company in the past and loved it. I knew that I wanted to make my career with Apple. They were the first company that I felt I could build a long lasting career and be happy because they wanted to help me develop into a well rounded person not just at work but in my personal life as well. This feeling was shortly lived unfortunately.

Over the years I’ve dealt with many disheartening

experiences while working for Apple in their retail store. But I loved my job and did my job well. I always took the feedback given to me and worked hard to meet whatever goals had been set over the years. When the pandemic started I had just returned after having surgery and was back at work only 3-4 weeks after being gone for four weeks recovering.

They had asked if anyone would be willing to work from home helping Apple Support with the influx of calls since all of our stores had closed. I volunteered to help since I already had the experience of working with their systems since

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Christmas Day Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 81.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

that is how I started working for Apple. I was told that they didn’t want me to help because I was classified as part-time not full-time. I found this frustrating since over the years I had tried many times for a promotion to full-time and was given many reasons why I wasn’t chosen. They opened out store a few weeks later and decided that they would accept anyone that was willing to help. So for 7 months I worked full-time at 8 hours a day and 5 days a week from home helping Apple Support as the country slowly tried to recover. During this time they asked that if we weren’t working from home that we make several meetings a week including a social injustice training once a week. During these meetings I listened while my co-workers and leaders described micro aggressions towards black people like wearing a MAGA hat in public, or what could happen if we got rid of the police force all together and didn’t have any law enforcement services.

This is also when I told my supervisor that I didn’t feel comfortable working in the store because I had to constantly listen to how anyone with conservative views, anyone that supported President

Trump was retarded and should just die and that conservative parents create homophobic children.

Once we were allowed to come back into the store we had to wear a mask whenever inside the store along with many other safety procedures that I’m sure many of you are familiar with by now. Even after being publicly shamed by two co-workers for not wearing my mask outside of the store I followed all new procedures and did as asked with customers like social distancing, asking customers to put their mask back on correctly, and dealing with the fact that we were running the store on the smallest crew I’ve seen since I started. I did become sick back in September when my husband got Covid and we both were out of work and isolated for three weeks.

Upon my return the Store Manager came up to me and asked why I was at work if my husband had Covid. I then had to explain that we had already quarantined and been given the approval to return to work.

When Apple announced their policy for mandatory testing I spoke with my leader and he brought in the store manager. I was

informed that if I declined to participate in the mandatory testing then I wasn’t going to be allowed to come to work. On halloween I was told that I was banned from coming into work as of November 1st if I didn’t comply with mandatory testing. I had called out HR department were I was told that I would be fired for not complying.

They said that I would be contacted by my local HR person. I asked that they contact my with my personal information as I wasn’t allowed to enter the store to check my work email. It was several days before I was finally contacted on my personal information. Which they could only say, “I’m reaching out to see what will happen.” After a week of waiting I got a call that I would be terminated on the 19th if I didn’t complete multiple testing requirements and agree to the mandatory testing policy.

So here I am now with no job after 7 years of hard work. From a company that was constantly telling us how much they wanted to invest in our development and help us grow as people and as employees and they threw 7 years out the door because I refused to give up my constitutional right to make my own medical decisions.

I’ve spent the last month calling every lawyer, attorney, and news outlet.

After three weeks I finally spoke to a lawyer who states that the governors decree hasn’t been signed into law so it really doesn’t help or protest us. This lawyer said that I could sue for wrongful termination but most courts are going to favor the company as the decree isn’t law. Also the same with the lawsuit with OSHA. OSHA has stopped enforcing their mandatory testing policy until the courts are finished after the fifth appellate court found the policy to have serious constitutional and civil rights issues.

None of the newspapers or news channels will return my call so that I can let the people of my community know that is going on right down the street. I’ve left multiple messages, tried contacting anyone that I thought would be able to help from mark levin to dan bongino.

But nobody responds to my calls for help. When will we stand up for our right to live? I’ve been working since I was 16.

And now I’m not able to find a job unless I agree to give up my rights.

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Endorses Republican Ernest Bailes for Reelection in HD-18

SHEPHERD, TX – Today, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced his endorsement of State Representative Ernest Bailes (R-Shepherd) in the Republican Primary for House District 18. Bailes has represented the people of House District 18 since 2017, an area of Southeast Texas which includes Liberty and San Jacinto counties, now to include Hardin and East MontgomMontgomery County News ery counties.

Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 "Ernest Bailes is exactly E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net the kind of strong conservaweb; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net tive leader we need in the Texas House,” said Phelan.

Publisher: M. Ryan West “Ernest is an effective and Editor: Monte West respected legislator that Account Executive: Camilla Blum, M. Ryan

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helped pass one of the most conservative legislative agendas in Texas history, including legislation to secure the border, protect the unborn, restore our Second Amendment rights, secure our elections, and prohibit the government from closing churches. I’m proud to endorse Ernest Bailes for reelection."

Phelan was elected Speaker in January 2021 after serving four terms as the Representative for House District 21, which covers Orange County, part of Jefferson County, and Jasper County.

“I’m honored to call Speaker Phelan a friend and grateful to have his endorse-

ment,” responded Bailes.

“This session, Speaker P h elan an d I w o r k ed together to accomplish some remarkable conservative victories for the people of Texas. I’m thankful for his support in this race, and I look forward to running a winning campaign based on my proven, conservative record of defending our values and delivering results for the people of House District 18.”

A lifelong rancher and agriculturalist, Ernest was raised on his family’s dairy and beef cattle operations in East Texas. He grew up in Shepherd and earned his B.S. from Texas A&M University in 2004. After

graduation, Ernest founded his company, Repro Select, an advanced reproductive services provider for cattle and whitetail deer producers across the south-central United States.

Ernest serves on numerous boards and committees, including the San Jacinto Farm Bureau, Texas Deer Association, and the Shepherd ISD Technology Advisory Board. Ernest and his wife Courtney have been married for 17 years and have two sons, Cinco and Rigby. Both boys attend Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, where Courtney is a schoolteacher. The Bailes family attends First Baptist Church in Coldspring.

Maris Blair, Local Attorney and Community Advocate, Has Filed as a Candidate for State Representative

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sentative of District 15. Blair filed to run in the Republican Primary Election to be held on March 1, 2022 and, if successful, will continue her candidacy in the November 2022 General Election, and take the oath of office in January 2023. Blair has practiced law for over 18 years. She serves clients throughout the state as an attorney with The Blair Law Firm in The Woodlands. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Conroe ISD Education Foundation, which provides support and scholarships for Conroe ISD graduates and personnel.

Other involvements include service on the boards of property owner associations.

Blair’s previous professional career includes five years as an educator teaching children from elementary to high school.

She was also active in NHRA auto racing and is trained as a classical pianist.

“I am proud to call this area my home,” declared Blair. “My family is deeply rooted in Montgomery County, and I stay active in many organizations and

community endeavors. I believe I know the pulse of the people. My desire is to provide them with effective representation that reflects their wishes and concerns both for their families and for the community as a whole. As a native Texan, my commitment to a bright future for our state is naturally genuine. So, I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to serve my neighbors, and to contribute to Montgomery County, as well as all of Texas.”

Blair enjoys a broad range of legal, governmental and business experience, combined with an inborn drive to make a difference.

She asserts this uniquely qualifies her to promote the interests of the residents of District 15 as their State Representative.

"Maris Blair possesses a deep understanding of the people of District 15, a quality that will make her an excellent State Representative for our area,” states Dr. Ann Snyder, The Woodlands Township Board member. “In the successful campaign to save our Township from incorporation in 2021, Maris worked alongside me and many others at the polls and in the

Maris Blair, candidate for State Representative District 15

community. She has energy, intelligence, common sense and dedication." Blair resides in the Town Center area of The Woodlands with her husband David Hall. She is the daughter of The Woodlands Village of Grogan’s Mill residents Jim Blair and Nelda Luce Blair, with Nelda Blair serving as her campaign treasurer.

Maris Blair earned her

Bachelor of Science degree from University of North Texas, and her law degree f r o m Te x a s We s l e y a n School of Law (now Texas A&M University School of Law).

Further information on Maris Blair for State Representative can be found online or by contacting votemaris@blairfirm.com or 281-363-3632.

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Devotional THE FINAL GIFT OF CHRISTMAS - HIS ENDURING LIFE Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

In all of history, men have lived and died finally…on the earth.

And that should be final…but there’s more.

God, Himself, created a final trip for us to take as life ends here. It’s an end with a brand new beginning. It’s called “Heaven.”

As a young Christian, I remember reading my Bible with more understanding than ever before. And where

did I begin? In Genesis?

No! In Matthew? No! I began in Revelation, of course. Up until that time, I had heard many sermons, teachings, and had sung many songs in church. But when I bought my first Bible, I could hardly wait to read what happened at the end.

I just had to see what God had planned for us.

Yes, there were some “scary” and different things that were to happen, but they took second place to John’s description of our glorious Lord Jesus… “…and in the middle of the lampstands I saw one like a son of man,

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

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

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

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

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His chest with a golden sash. His head and His hair were white like white wool, like snow, and His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength.” Revelation 1:13 – 16.

I’m sure John was truly “undone” by this 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

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

beautiful vision of the LORD, JESUS. This is what John did, as we probably would have done…

“When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. And He placed His right hand on me, saying, ‘Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; I was dead and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.’ “ Revelation 1: 17 – 18.

So we celebrate Christmas with Jesus’ birth, knowing the life He lived here would lead to His death, but He also knew that His death Life, 10:30 Worship Wed: 6:30 p.m.

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

WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-4494414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgom ery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.co m

would mean life, forever, for all who believed in Him. I hope and pray – even among sickness, pandemics, and tornadoes, that all will see the birth of Jesus as the beginning of heavenly life beyond this life as an “Oh Holy Light” beginning anew in our own life—once again.

This life we live isn’t all there is for us. His birth on earth and in our hearts is just a beginning of our life here. Jesus was born here, lived His life here, and died for each one who puts their life and belief in Him to live forevermore in heaven.

Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays

So we celebrate Him as did the angels in singing to the shepherds on that lovely night so long ago.

We don’t know which songs they sang, but this is the first one that comes to my mind: “ O, Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth…”

From our home to yours, we wish you joy and happiness in knowing Jesus as the “Joy-Bringer of this life… and the life to come! What a great and wonderful Gift!

Teach your children well.

Merry Christmas!

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

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

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN WILFRID O'DRISCOLL, DECEASED: Administration of the estate of Stephen Wilfrid O'Driscoll, Deceased has been commended by the issuance of original letters testamentary to Susan Howarth S. John O'Driscoll on November 4, 2021, by the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, acting in Cause 21-41558-P styled In re Estate of Stephen Wilfrid O'Driscoll, Deceased, in which court the matter is pending.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within the time prescribed by law. Claims should be submitted to Susan Howarth St. John O'Driscoll, Independent Executrix, at The Nichols Firm, PLLC, 1010 N. San Jacinto Street, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77002, care of Debra Mergel.

Dated: December 161 2021 /s/ Debra Mergel Attorney for Susan Howarth St. John O'Driscoll as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Stephen Wilfrid O'Driscoll Published Date: December 22, 2021

TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580-02-27770 (RI 10539) LOT 28, BLOCK 5, LAKE CONROE FOREST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN A DEED AT VOLUME 970, Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gary Allen PAGE 234 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Caddell, Deceased, were issued on December 16, 2021, in Cause No. 21-41985-P, pending in the TEXAS. TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6580.02.27770.

ADDRESS: 714 Shawnee Dr, Montgomery, TX 77316 ACCOUNT #: 00.6580.02.27770 Pursuant to said Judgment the following parties were awarded the following sums:

County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Kelly Amanda Caddell-Gholston and Jennifer Lauren (Caddell) Killingsworth.

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 20th day of December, 2021. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Kelly Amanda Caddell-Gholston and Jennifer Lauren (Caddell) Killingsworth 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 22, 2021 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Plus interest and all other costs.

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

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

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

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

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Renee L. Johnston, Deceased, were issued on November 18, 2021, in Docket No. 21-41819-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: David Johnston C/O Kenna M. Seiler 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated above.

DATED the 20th day of December, 2021.

Respectfully submitted, SEILER MITBY, PLLC Kenna M. Seiler Kenna M. Seiler State Bar No. 13944250 kseiler@seilermitby.com 2700 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 281-419-7770 – Telephone 281-419-7791 – Telecopier ATTORNEY FOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Published Date: December 22, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Steel Box Self Storage located at 304 Magnolia Blvd in Magnolia will hold public auctions on January 8th at 10am. Property being sold to satisfy landlord's liens. Household and personal items of PUBLIC NOTICE tenants as listed: Ashley Sutphin, Jack Jones, Jacques Broussard, Tessa Brooks.

SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, Published Dates: December 22 and 29, 2021 THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LEIN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 1/12/22. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, ANDREA CHACHERE, CYNTHIA WOOD. PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published dates: December 22, 29, 2021.

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Community Symphony

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The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy objectives are Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial, and Patriotic, and thus the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter supports our community in all these areas. The Community Arts are a perfect gift of enjoyment at Christmas time. “Twas the Concert Before Christmas” was presented by the Conroe Symphony with Special Guest Conductor, Mr. Myles Nardinger, of the Moores School of Music. Mr Nardinger selected the perfect Christmas selections to the almost completely full house of the marvelous new Willis High School Preforming Arts Center in Willis, in spite of cold front and flooding

conditions. It was the perfect concert and reward to such challenging weather for all who braved their travel. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles dawned their RED and Christmas attire to celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful music and wonderful orchestra.

The Conductors Program included “A Christmas Festival” by LeRoy Anderson, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson, arr. by David Pugh, Next was the Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8, “Christmas Concerto” by Arcangelo Corelli, “A Most Wonderful Christmas” arranged

by Robert Sheldon, “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, “Reindeer Variations” by Lucius Richmond, “Concert Suite” from The Polar Express by Alan

Silverstein and Glen B a l l a r d , a r r. J e r r y Brubaker, “Auld Lang Syne” arranged by Chip Davis, ed. Robert Longfield.

The grand surprise ending was the Audience Sing-A-Long to the Christmas favorite songs conducted by the marvelo u s e n e rg e t i c M r.

Nardinger.

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles actively support the Symphony as Conroe Symphony Orchestra Board Members, Friends of the Symphony Board Members, Chair Sponsors, and with Season Tickets to this wonderful volunteer Symphony, which is such a gift to our area community. The orchestra sounded phenomenal under the baton of Myles Nardinger, and the air was filled with joy and cheer! All the audience left singing Christmas carols with visions of sugar plums

dancing in their heads, and the sounds of reindeer hoofs galloping along.

Beautiful Christmas Hymns were included and sung with resounding voices for the true meaning of Christmas.

The CSO Board and Friends of the Symphony also provided entertainment at a special ‘Children’s Arts Table’ for the children attending the concert. Wonderful arts and crafts were gifted to

Conroe Chapter of The United Daughters of The Confederacy, joined With The Non-Profit Wreaths Across America On Saturday, December 18, 2021, all across the nation, live cedar wreaths with a red ribbon were being placed at the gravesites of a veteran.

The Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, joined together with the non-profit Wreaths Across America to place 240 wreaths at the gravesites in the Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe. This historic cemetery is located at 10th

St. and Hwy. 105 just past downtown Conroe.

As the rain poured, volunteers from the Boy S c o u t s Tr o o p 11 8 0 , Spring Creek Area Blue Star Mothers, Veterans & Patriots United, the local UDC chapter, Montgomery County Historical Commission Youth Advisory Board & Conroe Community Cemetery Restoration Project Team, all braved the rain to place a wreath at the 240 graves of ALL wars. As the wreath was

placed, the volunteer would step back, read the name of the veteran & thank him or her for their service.

Because of the stormy weather, a shorter program was held, a 16 year Navy veteran spoke about our veterans and how important they are to us, the pledge to the U.S. flag was recited and the National Anthem was lead by UDC member Eva Rains, TAPS was sounded by a member of the Boy Scouts. The UDC chapter

member who served as chairman, Theresa Grimm and her co-chair, Jessica Rizk worked tirelessly on the project. The event will happen again next year and if you wish to honor a relative with a wreath placed at the gravesite, contact Theresa at teriag60@gmail.com or J e s s i c a a t jrizk418@gmail.com pictured on the left...Rae Montgomery & Eva Rains

the children who attended the Matinee Christmas Performance.

Not only do the children love doing these arts and crafts at every performance before the Concert begins and again at Intermission, but it is also great education to learn about orchestras and symphonies.

For Tickets for the next Conroe Symphony on February 12th, Mims Baptist Church in Conroe,

g o t o : conroesymphony.org.

To become a “Friends of the Symphony Member” and receive the FOS Newsletters with all the Symphony News and feature articles on the Conductor and Orchestra Members as well as invitations to the FOS Events and Galas, please contact Friends Of the Symphony Membership Chairman, Doris Daner at danerdk@aol.com.

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Community Conservative Republican Brandon Steinmann Announces Campaign for County Clerk

The Woodlands, TX To d a y, c o n s e r v a t i v e Republican Brandon Steinmann announced his candidacy for Montgomery County Clerk. The position is newly opened after incumbent Mark Turnbull announced he was not running for reelection.

“One of my earliest political campaigns was for Mark’s first campaign and I am excited about the opportunity to continue the good work he has been doing as our County Clerk," said Steinmann. "I am a lifelong conservative, and I will fight to ensure transparency and effi-

PCT 4 Welcomes K9 Joker Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden is proud to introduce the newest members of the #MOCOPCT4 K9 team: Deputy Hosler and K9 Joker.

Joker, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, originally hails from Holland. He enjoys sniffing out contraband, riding in the patrol unit with his partner, and long walks in the woods

tracking down bad guys.

Joker’s handler, Deputy Hosler, is no stranger to East Montgomery County. He is in his fifth year of service at PCT 4, and has been an invaluable member of patrol during his tenure. When a spot became available for a new K9 Deputy, Hosler was up for the challenge.

This dynamic duo met for the first time earlier this Fall when Deputy Hosler and other members of PCT 4

ciency in this crucial county office."

Steinmann, a 6th generation Texan, is a native of Conroe and graduate of Conroe High School where he helped found the first High School Republican Club.

Steinmann currently serves as the District Director for U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady.

Previously, he held roles at the U.S. House of Representatives, office of Governor Rick Perry, and as a government relations executive for a billiondollar company.

"When I first heard Ronald Reagan put into words the beliefs I held -

Faith in God, free enterprise, limited government, the Right to Life - I knew I wanted to enter public service to fight for them and the Republican Party," Steinmann said. "With the Biden Administration threatening our economy, values, and way of life, Te x a s n e e d s s t r o n g conservative leaders to step up and fight at all levels of government. I look forward to using my experience to help my friends and neighbors here in Montgomery County grow and prosper.”

Steinmann is a board m e m b e r o f t h e Te x a s Lyceum, is a lifetime member of the Montgom-

went to Covenant K9 Services in Houston to pick from a group of four-legged hopefuls. “It wasn’t easy to choose,” said Hosler.

“Joker was ahead of the others in his training, and there was something special about him. We just clicked!”

The two spent the last couple of months together in Covenant’s training program. After graduating, both received their certifications: Hosler a handler and Joker a multipurpose K9.

The pair officially joined the PCT 4 K9 Team this past weekend. Other members include SGT Bullinger (K9 Harley Quinn) and Deputy Duenas (K9 Kodiak).

“Hosler stepped up in a big way for us,“ stated Constable Hayden. “..and he is the perfect Deputy for the job. He has been successfully working the streets of PCT 4 for a while now, and adding a specialty tool like Joker to his knowledge and experience will make him even more effective.”

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ery County Fair Association and Montgomery County Republican Party, a member of Leadership Montgomery County and the Conroe Noon Lions Club. He has served as a delegate to several Texas GOP Conventions.

Steinmann and his wife Jessica, who is an alum of

the Trump Administration Justice Department and current General Counsel for the America First Policy Institute, reside in The Woodlands with their dog Riley and attend Woodlands Church.

You can learn more at: www.BrandonForTexas.co m.

240 Veterans Remembered

Pictured...Co-chair Jessica Rizk is reading the names of the 240 veterans buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, Texas...Jessica is a member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter of the UDC

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