Montgomery County News, December 23, 2020

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXV NUMBER 52 Section 1 10 pages

December 23, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and

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Texas 2020 National Wreaths Weekly Across America Day Sees Gas Prices the Placement of 1.7 Million

(December 21, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.90/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 11.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.59/g today while the most expensive is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.10/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.59/g while the highest is $ 2 . 6 9 / g , a d i ff e r e n c e o f $1.10/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.21/g today. The national average is up 9.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 34.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.07/g, up 8.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.99/g.

San Antonio- $1.87/g, up 13.1 cents per gallon from last week's $1.74/g.

Austin- $1.90/g, up 10.4 cents per gallon from last week's $1.79/g.

"The sudden spike in gas prices last week was brought on by a continued rise in the price of oil, which jumped last week to nearly $50 per barrel, the highest we've seen since March, when prices collapsed due to COVID-19. While last week's gas price surge isn't likely to repeat this week, it could be a sign of things to come in the year ahead," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "A weakening U.S. dollar and vaccine optimism continued to push oil higher last week, along with stock markets. While some are wrongly pointing to the coming shift in the White House as driving up prices, I can assure motorists that what we're seeing has nothing to do with such a change and everything to do with market optimism that demand will rise, and the weaker dollar which makes oil cheaper to anyone holding non-dollar currencies, putting upward pressure on demand."

GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA's once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy's survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy. com.

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Veterans’ Wreaths at 2,557 Participating Locations Across the Country

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Dec. 19, 2020 — To d a y, o n N a t i o n a l Wreaths Across America Day at 2,557 participating locations, dedicated Americans in every state h o n o r e d o u r n a t i o n ’s heroes by safely placing a total of 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths on their headstones and remembering them, by saying each name out loud.

“The 2020 theme for Wreaths Across America has been ‘Be an American worth fighting for,’ and this year I have been blessed to see my fair share,” said K a r e n Wo r c e s t e r,

executive director of Wreaths Across America.

“The determination of the American people and their commitment to the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, made it possible for us to move forward this y e a r, s a f e l y. We a r e humbled, and forever grateful for the outpouring of support from all across the country.”

Wreaths Across America would like to thank the dedicated volunteers in every state for overcoming the many obstacles presented and remaining focused on the mission over the last year.

From the individual Location Coordinators working with local officials on modified wreath placement plans, to the professional truck drivers who have been keeping this country moving but found time to help deliver these truckloads of respect, each person has played an important a part in the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, a n d Te a c h t h e n e x t generation the value of freedom.

Each live, balsam veteran’s wreath is a gift of

respect and appreciation, donated by a private citizen or organization and it is placed on graves by volunteers as a small gesture of gratitude for the freedoms Americans enjoy. For centuries, fresh evergreens have been used as a symbol of honor and have served as a living tribute renewed annually.

Wreaths Across America believes the tradition represents a living memorial that honors veterans, active duty military and their families

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Woodforest National Bank Breaks Ground On New Mixed-Use Development and Bank Branch in Downtown Conroe

Woodforest National Bank representatives Julie Mayrant, President of Retail Division; Robert E. Marling, Jr., Bank Founder and Chairman; Jay Dreibelbis, Bank President and CEO; George Sowers, Bank Board Member; Patricia Brown, Conroe President; and Linda O’Dell, Conroe Downtown Branch Manager.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (December 16, 2020) – Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) held a groundbreaking ceremony on December 15, 2020, for its new mixed-use business center in historic downtown

Conroe, Texas at 400 West Davis.

The prior building on the site was originally constructed in 1962 and had been home to one of Woodforest’s most tenured branches which opened in

1996. The new center development is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022.

T h e o ff i c i a l groundbreaking ceremony, held in conjunction with the B a n k ’s a n n u a l C o n r o e

appreciation event, was attended by several city and county leaders and officials.

In attendance were Conroe City Administrator and

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Save Our Stages: CornynKlobuchar Bill Providing Relief For Independent Entertainment Venues Expected to Pass Today Save our Stages Act will provide grants for live venue operators affected by the pandemic WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their bipartisan bill to provide $15 billion in relief for independent venues —including live music stages, movie theaters, and museums shuttered by the pandemic — is included in the coronavirus relief package that is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law.

In June, Cornyn and Klobuchar introduced the Save Our Stages Act to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent venue operators affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These grants will provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America.

The bipartisan legislation gained more than 50 cosponsors in the Senate, and the House version of Save our Stages gained over 170 cosponsors.

“Texas’ historic and worldclass entertainment venues were some of the first businesses to close, and many remain shuttered nine months later,” Cornyn said. “I’m proud to have led the charge in the Senate to ensure they have the resources to overcome lost revenue and mounting bills, and I urge the President to quickly sign this into law so Texans can enjoy their favorite artists at dance halls and live music venues for years to come.”

“Independent venues were some of the first establishments to close down and will likely be some of the last to open. I refuse to sit by and let the music die, which is why I was proud to introduce the bipartisan Save our Stages Act,” Klobuchar said. “This funding will get small entertainment venues the help they need to make ends meet and serve our communities for generations to come.”

“We offer our deepest gratitude to our employees, our community, and the incredible network of artists and musicians who offered their voices and support in this most trying year,” said Dayna Frank, National Independent Venue Association Board President and Owner and CEO of First Avenue Productions. “Our appeal for assistance was amplified in ways we couldn’t have imagined possible because of their efforts. So many in our community are facing personal and financial hards hips , w hich is w hy legislation like this, and extending PUA is essential.

Senator Klobuchar then championed our call, securing First Avenue’s future as an independent venue for generations to come. We cannot wait to welcome you all back into our venues, as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Small live music and entertainment venues have been hard-hit during the coronavirus pandemic, with 90 percent of venue owners, promoters, and bookers reporting they are at risk of closing without additional

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Food Trivia The most expensive pizza in the world costs $12,000 dollars.

That’s because it takes 72 hours to make, and it can only be made in your home by 3 Italian chefs.

The pizza is topped with 3 types of caviar, bufala mozzarella, lobster from Norway and Cilento, and pink Australian sea salt.

Ranch dressing is dyed One ingredient in ranch is titanium dioxide which is used to make it look whiter.

It’s the same ingredient that is used in sunscreen and paint for coloring.

One fast food burger can have meat from 100 different cows.

It sounds like a crazy amount, but the ground beef used to make burgers, both in fast food places and grocery stores, is made of a collection of muscle tissues.

Fruit flavored snacks shine because of car wax.

Yep, the same wax that is used on cars, carnauba

wax, is the same type of wax that is used to give gummy candy a glossy sheen.

Ketchup used to be used as a medicine.

Back in the early 1800’s, people thought tomatoes had medicinal qualities.

One doctor claimed they could treat diarrhea and indigestion, so he made a recipe for a type of tomato ketchup which then became a pill.

White chocolate isn’t chocolate.

Its name is deceiving, because white chocolate doesn’t have any c o m p o n e n t s o f regular chocolate.

It’s really just a mixture of sugar, milk, vanilla, lecithin, and cocoa butter.

Farmed salmon is dyed pink Wild salmon is naturally pink because of all the shrimp they eat.

Meanwhile, farm-raised salmon have a different

diet, and end up being white.

However, they are fed specific plant pigments to get the same hue of wild salmon.

The red food dye for Skittles is made from boiled beetles A common red food dye, carminic acid, is made from the crushed bodies of a beetle called the dactylopius coccus.

This acid is used in maraschino cherries, strawberry and raspberry f l a v o r e d c a n d y, a n d lipstick.

Crackers are worse for your teeth than sugar Acid is the biggest cause of tooth decay, not sugar! Crackers tend to stick to your teeth which ends up being a breeding ground for bacteria.

Expiration dates on bottled water have nothing to do with the water.

Water can’t expire – but the bottle it’s in can. Plastic bottles will eventually start

leaking chemicals into the water.

Honey is bee vomit When bees collect nectar, they drink it and keep it in their “stomach.”

Once they’re back at the hive, they regurgitate the nectar into the hive.

Margherita pizza is named after a queen.

When King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples, they wanted a change from their fancy food and asked for pizza, which was food for the poor back then.

The queen loved the mozzarella pizza so much that it ended up being named after her.

Nutrition labels are in order.

If you’re reading up on the nutritional label to see if it fits into your diet, it’s organized by the ingredients that are used the most.

So, if you need a good power bar for the gym and you see sugar at the top of

the list, it’s time to find another source of protein!

Food is allowed to contain some number of insects.

By FDA standards, there’s an allowance for the level of traces of bugs could be in your food.

For example, chocolate can have no more than 60 insect fragments per 100 grams.

Peanut butter can’t have more than 30 insects per 100 grams.

There’s wood pulp in shredded cheese.

An ingredient called “cellulose” is digestible wood pulp.

It’s a filler used to keep the cheese from clumping together and is approved as safe by the FDA. Potatoes are 80% water Sure, we all know celery is high in water, but who knew potatoes were only 15% behind them!

Scooter’s Coffee Makes Houston Debut in Creekside Park Village Center

Caramelicious®, and the a r e p r o u d t h e y h a v e menu features an array of chosen The Woodlands to specialty espresso o f f e r d e l i c i o u s beverages, single-origin convenience to those who coffee, fruit smoothies, live and work in the Red Bull® infusions, cold Creekside Park Village brew, baked-from-scratch area along with visitors.” pastries and savory Creekside Park West is breakfast options. anchored by Cinépolis “We are delighted to announce the addition of Scooter ’s Coffee in Creekside Park West,” said Kellie Forman, Senior Vice President, from page 1 Leasing for The Howard Hughes Corporation. financial assistance and an “This free-standing, estimated $9 billion in losses drive-thru establishment should ticket sales not resume w i l l b e t h e i r f i r s t until 2021.

The Save Our Stages Act is location in the Greater Houston area, and we e n d o r s e d b y t h e N a t i o n a l

Luxury Cinemas and includes the recently opened Baja Sur FreshMex and Tequila Bar, Press Waffle Co. and YogaSix, located at 26543 Kuykendahl Rd. just south of Creekside Forest Drive.

C e n t e r i n T h e Wo o d l a n d s ® , T h e Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today.

Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru franchise that has been serving worldclass coffee for more than 20 years and has more than 280 locations in 17 states across the nation.

“Our vision for

Creekside Park Village Center is to create the premier example of a walkable suburban village center with shopping, dining, daily service and entertainment easily accessible to the residents n e a r b y, ” s t a t e d J i m Carman, President – Houston Region for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “Scooter’s Coffee will provide a tremendous amenity to our residents living in Creekside Park, and we selected them due to their outstanding reputation and product offerings.”

Scooter ’s Coffee’s signature drink is the

Development Council advisory board member Paul Virgadamo, Jr., Conroe Mayor Pro Tem Raymond from page 1 McDonald, Woodforest National Bank board members, bank founder and C o n r o e E c o n o m i c Chairman, Robert E.

M a r l i n g , J r. a n d b a n k President and CEO, Jay Dreibelbis. “ A s w e m a r k Woodforest National Bank’s 40th anniversary of banking, we are extremely proud and excited to break ground on

the construction of a new flagship bank branch in Downtown Conroe branch, which was one of our first locations in Montgomery County and will also serve as a business center for the development of other entities in our community,” said Dreibelbis.

M a y o r P r o Te m McDonald, added, “Woodforest bank, Conroe’s hometown bank, has been a wonderful partner for the community for many years.

The new state of the art banking and business commerce center in downtown Conroe is an asset to the community and will help promote the revitalization efforts. It provides much needed hightech class A office space for new businesses looking to come in the future.

Providing this trophy asset to Conroe, the partners of Woodforest bank will be able to provide resources for small business, government, and corporate users to further help bring entrepreneurs and jobs to the Miracle city.”

Conroe Mayor Jody

Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Your holiday menus are most likely planned and not many people want to think past cooking for that big meal so I though we could look at some fun/disturbing food facts.

Pound cake got its name from its recipe The early recipes of pound cake called for one pound of butter, one pound of eggs, and one pound of sugar.

That’s a huge cake!

Most supermarket wasabi is actually horseradish Real wasabi is challenging to make and expensive.

As an alternative, most wasabi for sale is colored horseradish with flavorings.

Offering World-Class Drive-Thru Coffee, The Woodlands Will Be First Location in the Houston Market The Woodlands, TX Scooter’s Coffee will soon make its debut into the Houston market at Creekside Park® West, the newest retail development within the Creekside Park Village

Bank

Venues

Independent Venue Association (NIVA), National Independent Talent Organization (NITO), National Association of Theater Owners (NATO), Association of Performing Arts Professionals, Music Biz, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Recording Academy, American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), and Broadway League.

Czajkoski, commented, “We are all so grateful and excited about the outstanding commitment Woodforest is making in downtown Conroe. This beautiful, multi-story, mixed use building is a sign of things to come for our fantastic City. We appreciate Woodforest’s commitment to Conroe and look forward to seeing the transformation taking place on Woodforest’s corner and throughout the City of Conroe. It’s Conroe’s time to shine!”

F o l l o w i n g a groundbreaking ceremony with shovels and sledgehammers breaking up the last remaining walls and foundation of the original building, guests enjoyed festive fellowship with refreshments and the singing of holiday carols performed by local groups.

Upon completion, Woodforest National Bank will anchor the first floor of the new three-story, 32,800 square-foot building, occupying 3,800 square feet for its branch, including a full-service drive-thru facility and ATM’s. In addition to the branch space, the building will be a marquis tenant location with 9,000 square feet being

dedicated to retail space and 20,000 square feet to Class A office space.

For Woodforest National Bank customers’ convenience during construction, the following nearby locations are available to meet banking needs: Conroe 105, located at 3101 West Davis, Loop 336, located at 1111 N West, Conroe Walmart®, located at 1407 North Loop 336 We s t a n d T u B a n c o Fruitlandia located at 525 South Frazier. In addition, Woodforest has a new fullservice drive-thru ATM located at 733 West Davis in the Conroe Center parking lot.

A b o u t Wo o d f o r e s t National Bank Celebrating 40 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstanding customer service since 1980.

Wo o d f o r e s t c u r r e n t l y operates over 750 branches in 17 states across the United States and is an Outstanding CRA rated institution. For more information about Woodforest National Bank, p l e a s e visit www.woodforest.com

Wreath

Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

from page 1 and when volunteers say the name of a veteran out loud, when placing a wreath, it ensures they live on in our memory. For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossameri ca.org.

About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreathlaying ceremony at

For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit www.wreathsacrossameri ca.org.

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A True Story Of The Spirit Of Christmas With Grandma And Santa Claus 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 The following is a true story about a little girl and her grandma who the spirit of Christmas becomes enlightening memory.

During these hard times of living we must preserve the love the spirit of friendliness and give when necessary when able to those less fortunate of these times.

A Sunday Family Humour 8th December Free Entertainment and Family Fun Every Sunday Thanks to Mariam A. who publishen this story on December 8th in the Sunday Family Humor news publication.

I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing

across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: “There is no Santa Claus” she jeered.

“Even dummies know that!?”

My Grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been.

I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me.

I knew Grandma always told the truth, and I knew that the truth always went down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her “world-famous” cinnamon buns. I knew they were world-famous, because Grandma said so.

It had to be true.

“Grandma was home, and the buns were still warm.

Between bites, I told her everything.

She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus?” she Snorted... “Ridiculous!

Don't believe it. That’s a rumor that has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad!! Now, put on your coat, and let's go.”

“Go? Go where,

Grandma?” I asked. I hadn't even finished my second world-famous cinnamon bun. “Where, turned out to be Kerby's General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything.

As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars.

That was a bundle in those days.

“Take this money,” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it.

I'll wait for you in the car.”

Then she turned and walked out of Kerby's.

I was only eight years old.

I'd often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself.

The store seemed big and crowded, full of people scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping For a few moments I just stood there, confused, clutching that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy, and who on earth to buy it for.

I thought of everybody I knew: my family,

my friends, my neighbors, the kids at school, the people who went to my church.

I was just about thought out, when I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker. He was a kid with bad breath and messy hair, and he sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock's grade-two class.

Bobby Decker didn't have a coat.

I knew that because he never went out to recess during the winter.

His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but all us kids knew that Bobby Decker didn't have a cough; he didn't have a good coat. I fingered the ten-dollar bill with growing excitement.

I would buy Bobby Decker a coat!

I settled on a red corduroy one that had a hood to it. It looked real warm, and he would like that. “Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes,

ma'am,” I replied shyly.

“It's for Bobby.”

“The nice lady smiled at me, as I told her about how Bobby really needed a winter coat. I didn't get any change, but she put the coat in a bag, smiled again, and wished me a Merry Christmas.”

That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat (a little tag fell out of the coat, and Grandma tucked it in her Bible) in Christmas paper and ribbons and wrote, ‘To Bobby, From Santa Claus’ on it.”

Grandma said that Santa always insisted on secrecy. Then she drove me over to Bobby Decker's house, explaining as we went that I was now and forever officially, one of Santa's helpers.

Grandma parked down the street from Bobby's house, and she and I crept noiselessly and hid in the bushes by his front walk.

Then Grandma gave me a nudge. “All right, Santa Claus,” she whispered,

“get going!”

I took a deep breath, dashed for his front door, dropped the present down on his step, pounded his door and flew back to the safety of the bushes and Grandma.

Together we waited breathlessly in the darkness for the front door to open. Finally it did, and there stood Bobby.

Fifty years haven't dimmed the thrill of those moments spent shivering, beside my Grandma, in Bobby Decker's bushes.

That night, I realized that those awful rumors about Santa Claus were just what Grandma said they were -ridiculous.

Santa was alive and well, and we were on his team.

I still have the Bible, with the coat tag tucked inside: $19.95.

That store clerk was also one of Santa's helpers, too!

May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care... And may you always believe in the magic of Santa Claus!

CURE Media Group Announces the 2021 CURE® Calendar Contest Winners Gina Stratton of Willis, TX, as one of the winners of its second annual CURE® Calendar Contest Gina uses art as a therapy and distraction while living with breast cancer. Her winning piece attached titled, “In The Moment” was from a photo she took of Loretta, a free-spirited Jack Russell who was intently watching a squirrel from t h e k i t c h e n w i n d o w.

Watching her, she was reminded to take joy in the smallest of things, choose to be happy even though things could be better and to live in the moment because the future has not arrived yet.

CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, survivors and caregivers, is excited to reveal the winners of its second annual CURE® Calendar Contest. The 12 selected artists will have their work featured in an exclusive 2021 calendar.

The winning submissions were selected by a committee of CURE® staff members from 121 entries and represent the beauty and creativity that

can be found in the cancer experience. In a variety of media including painting, photography, sculpture and more, the pieces not only serve as a therapeutic outlet for the artists but also aim to inspire all those who view them.

The 2021 CURE® Calendar Contest winners are the following: * Saulmon C. Addison of Brentwood, N.Y., for “A New Day” * Alison Akin of Livermore, Calif., for “Healing Spirit Paintress” * Bonnie Annis of Newnan, Ga., for “The Unseen Woman” * Vicki Friedman of York, Pa., for “Protection” * Gregory Lambert of New Braunfels, Texas., for “The Elephant in the Room” * Yo n i M a y e r i o f Orinda, Calif., for “Pandemic Dream” * Kathleen Maxian of L o c k p o r t , N . Y. , f o r “Beautiful Survivor” * Carol A. Miele, RN, BS, MPH, of Davenport, Fla., for “The Winter of My Chemo Tent” * Kathy Roth of Peoria, Ill., for “The Monarch”

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New Years Eve 2020 Dinner & Dance No plans for New Years Eve? Stay close and enjoy a five course meal in the historic downtown district.

After dinner, dance the night away to your favorite Big Band, Show Tunes or Pop music artists. We'll start at 7 PM and go until Midnight with a Champagne Toast.

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14340 Liberty Street in the Historic District of Montgomery December 31, 2020 7 PM-12 AM 5 Courses, Party Favors, Dancing, Champagne Toast $119 Per Person Call Cozy Grape @ 832461-9892 for reservations.

Limited to 50 Couples.

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* Peri Schwartz of New R o c h e l l e , N . Y. , f o r “Studio #22” * Linda K. Stewart of Fort Washington, Md., for “Acceptance 2X” * Gina Stratton of Willis, Texas., for “In the Moment” “Congratulations to these amazing artists who were hand-picked to be showcased in our 2021 CURE® calendar,” said M i k e H e n n e s s y J r. , president and CEO of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of CURE Media Group. “The number of works we have received from artists across the United States for this contest is truly unbelievable. We thank everyone in the CURE® community who submitted their art online to be featured in our calendar and CURE® art gallery.”

About CURE Media Group CURE Media Group is the leading resource for cancer updates, research and education. It combines a full suite of media products, including its industry-leading website, CUREtoday.com

; innovative video programs, such as “CURE Connections®” live events; and CURE® magazine, which reaches more than 1 million readers, as well as the dynamic website for

oncology nurses, OncNursingNews.com, and its companion publication, Oncology Nursing News®. CURE Media Group is a brand of MJH Life Sciences™, the largest privately held,

independent, full-service medical media company in North America dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels.

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Editorial: A hard-fought year

by Hughes Abell, president, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association FORT WORTH, Texas — The past year has seemingly brought endless challenges, both for the cattle industry and the entire nation. The coronavirus, social unrest and political divisiveness have dominated news headlines for most of the year. For cattle producers, coronavirus-related supply chain disruptions and market volatility have added to the hardships.

With so many problems to overcome throughout the past year, most are eager to put 2020 behind us and move on. Still, there

were tremendous achievements made, and even the storm clouds had silver linings that we should not overlook.

The year began with a flurry of international trade triumphs. A bilateral trade agreement with Japan took effect, a phase-one agreement was reached with China and the U.S.Mexico-Canada Agreement was ratified—all before the end of January.

Today, cattle producers are benefiting from all three deals with lower tariffs on U.S. beef going to Japan, significantly more beef

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Christmas Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers.

Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

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exports to China thanks to reduced non-tariff barriers, and continued tariff-free access to Mexico and Canada.

January also brought an end to the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, one of the biggest threats facing ranchers and landowners.

After years of fighting the Obama-era landgrab, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers finalized a new version that is narrower in scope and allows property owners to maintain more control over their property. A welcome reprieve after five years of legal battles and uncertainty.

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association played an important role in advocating for these historic achievements but soon shifted focus along with the rest of the nation as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March.

Association leaders and staff worked tirelessly to ensure restrictions would not curtail cattle production, and that producers would benefit from any governmental assistance.

As a result, cattle producers were designated as essential workers and received access to a variety of assistance tools.

Still, supply chain problems and uncertainty wreaked havoc on cattle prices. Consumers also found empty store shelves thanks to the disruptions and panic buying that occurred in the pandemic’s early days.

Again, our industry and association met the challenge head-on, frequently communicating w ith n ew s med ia to reassure nervous consumers while reminding them of just how essential cattle producers are to their daily life. I hope that renewed focus on protecting rural America and those of us who toil to feed our nation will continue.

Wi t h i n t h e c a t t l e i n d u s t r y, t h e m a r k e t reaction to the pandemic highlighted long-standing issues with speculation and a lack of price discovery.

Fortunately, the spotlight on these issues also presented an opportunity to fix them.

In collaboration with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and other industry groups, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange by May was already working on changes in the cattle futures market to address concerns with speculation.

By the end of July, the association and other cowcalf affiliates had succeeded in passing compromise policy at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to begin addressing the decline in negotiated trade and subsequent lack of price discovery. There is still a long road ahead and much work to be done on improving price discovery, but we can thank the coronavirus crisis for creating the necessary momentum. We should also be thankful for a quicker recovery than initially predicted.

A tumultuous election also gripped the nation for much of the year. Fortunately, it is now mostly in the rearview mirror. Aside from the presidential election, the status quo largely prevailed.

Republicans are poised maintain control over the U.S. Senate, and Democrats will easily keep the U.S. House of Representa-

tives. When combined with the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court, ranchers should be in a good position to retain achievements from the past four years, like the repeal of WOTUS. Texas will also keep the status quo with Republicans still in control of both the House and Senate.

Overall, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will remain well-positioned to work with state and federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Given the divisiveness of the election and political landscape, this may be one of the biggest highlights to come from 2020.

There’s no question that 2020 has been a tough year on many fronts, but it has also seen its share of accomplishments that cannot be forgotten as we look forward to 2021. So, here’s to the year ahead and building on the many success stories from 2020!

Trump Administration Highlights Record Levels of Investment in 2020 to Build Rural American Prosperity USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today highlighted the department’s investments in 2020 that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities.

“Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested a record $40 billion in rural communities in 2020,” Brand said.

“This assistance is helping increase economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for rural residents across the 50 states and all U.S. territories.

Brand added, “USDA responded with urgency to help those affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic. We worked to bring high-speed internet capacity, modern community facilities, and upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure to rural areas. We helped provide homeownership opportunities and reliable electricity. We invested in businesses and familysupporting jobs, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”

Below is a summary of USDA’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 accomplishments: Connecting Rural America to High-Speed Broadband * Invested $1.3 billion to support rural broadband expansion through the ReConnect Pilot Program. Included in this total is $85 million

provided through the CARES Act. In total, these investments are connecting approximately 280,000 households, 19,978 farms and 10,053 businesses to high-speed internet. * Invested $187 million in broadband through t h e T e l e c o m Infrastructure and Community Connect programs.

These investments are connecting 58,249 households in rural communities to high-speed internet.

Improving Rural Infrastructure * Invested a record $6.3 billion in 125 projects to upgrade or build electric infrastructure. These investments will benefit 10.7 million customers by improving electric service reliability across 34 states. * Invested $801 million in Smart Grid technology to improve electric system operations and monitor grid security for rural electric customers. * Invested $2.1 billion to expand access to safe drinking water and improve wastewater management systems.

These investments will improve the reliability of local water supply for 2.1 million rural Americans. * Invested $140 million through the Community Facilities Programs in rural infrastructure projects such as roads, airports and transportation improvements.

Bolstering Rural Economic Development * Invested $22.4 million through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to

increase the availability of renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. These investments will help increase biofuels sales by a projected 150 million gallons annually. * Invested $1.7 billion to assist 384 rural businesses through the Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program. Included in this total was $326 million provided through the CARES Act. These investments created or saved nearly 18,000 jobs. * Invested more than $386 million in 2,304 loan and grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) f o r e n e rg y e ff i c i e n c y improvements, renewable energy systems, and energy development assistance in rural businesses. These investments are projected to generate or save more than 1.8 billion kWh. Improving Rural Quality of Life * Invested $1.5 billion in loans and grants through the Community Facilities Programs that funded the construction or modernization of 1,683 essential community facilities such as rural hospitals, educational institutions and public safety facilities.

These investments will benefit 20 million rural residents, across all 50 s t a t e s , G u a m , Vi r g i n Islands and the Western Pacific. * Invested $71.5 million through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program in 116 distance learning and

telemedicine projects.

These investments will benefit 12 million rural residents, making it easier for them to access healthcare and educational opportunities without having to travel long distances. * Invested $24 billion in direct and guaranteed loans through the Single Family Housing Programs to help 143,795 low- and moderate-income families buy homes in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Enhancing Customer Service * Cut red tape to increase private investment in rural America by making it easier for lenders to access four flagship loan programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative. * To o k i m m e d i a t e actions to assist rural residents, businesses and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For example, USDA launched a Federal Rural Resource Guide, provided loan forbearances, halted evictions, and made additional funding available under existing programs. For more information, visit our COVID-19 response page. * Streamlined regulations to ease customer access to CARES Act programs, infrastructure improvements, business development, housing, community facilities and high-speed internet access in rural areas.

For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

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Devotional God’s Son Came to Earth - He is with Us Always Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

And so, here we are at Christmas time to worship our King Jesus’ birth which happened long ago in the “Beautiful Land” of Israel. We have, in our country, many traditions coming with this season… lights, trees, holly, etc.

It’s also when families can get together to tell their “special” Christmas stories. It’s now that we realize how this time is the beginning of the story of our Dear Savior.

This is an

important story for even the small children.

Scholars still cannot say what the exact day or month when He was born, but it seems appropriate for Jesus to begin His life being born right before the new year comes up. For adults, it’s a season of reflection and introspection of the whole passing of another year in time.

So, as we bring out the creche, the Nativity, it reminds us that we have a God who truly desires to spend forever with us. It remains deep in our hearts as we explain the meaning of each part of it’s history. I made sure

Area Churches This Devotional and Directory page is made possible by these businesses

First Baptist ASSEMBLY OF Church, GOD Hwy 105 W., Cornerstone Christian Assembly of Montgomery, 936-5974230 God of Conroe, Honea Baptist located at 100 Church, Mosswood Dr., FM 2854, MontgomConroe, Texas in front ery, of River Plantation.

936-588-1260 936-273-1755 Jones Chapel New Life Assembly Baptist, of God, Rabon Chapel FM 2854, 936-756Road, Montgomery, 2505 936-588-3399 Mt. Calvary Baptist, BAPTIST Old Hwy 105, 936Church of the 588-2330 Good Soldier (Baptist Mt. Sinai Baptist, Affiliation), 1501 Bethel Road, MontNorth Frazier gomery, 936-597-4668 (McKenzie's BBQ), Union Grove Conroe, Texas, Phone: Baptist Church of 936-494-5775, Richards, Texas www.churchofthegood About 11 mi N of soldier.org. Worship: Montgomery on FM Sunday at 10:30am, 149 Sunday School: 9:30 Sunday School all am ages 9:45 am, Church Heritage Baptist Service 11:00 am, Church 19087 Lake Wednesday Bible Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Study and Youth Group 6 pm Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 CATHOLIC Gary Chapel Sacred Heart Baptist Church PO Box 125, MontCatholic, gomery, Texas 77356, 109 N. Frazier, 5525 Spring Branch Conroe, Road, Montgomery.

936-756-8186 713-478-1256, Sunday St. Mary’s Bible Class 10:00 am, Catholic, Worship Service at FM 1774, 11:00 am.

Plantersville, Faith Baptist 936-894-2223 Church 7:45 Service Meets at 464 St. Joseph’s CathoMcCaleb Rd. lic, Sunday Morning CR 213, Stoneham, Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

936-894-2223 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

JEWISH Sunday Evening Congregation Beth Worship 6:00 p.m.

Shalom, 5125 St. Beulah Baptist Shadowbend Place, Church, located in The Woodlands, Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, 281-362-1100 Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist LUTHERAN Church, Grace Lutheran Scott Ridge and FM (ELCA), 1097, Montgomery Highway 105 W., Antioch Baptist, Lake Conroe, 936-588Dobbin, 936-5971944 5560 Living Savior China Grove Lutheran ChurchBaptist Church, LCMS 309 Pond St. Willis, 936-767-4744 Montgomery 77356 Dacus Baptist, Church phone: 936Dacus, 597-8013 Web : 407-735-6403, www.livingsaviortexas. dacusbaptist@consolid org Pastor David R. ated.net Bailes. www.dacusbaptist.org

my children and grandchildren knew the true story of Christmas. And they could tell it every year, as I brought out each piece of the whole scene.

Of course, our beautiful Christmas songs were a big part of keeping us all full of joy and expectation of better things to come.

Then we all have our favorite Christmas songs. I would pick up my granddaughter for a visit and we’d listen to the songs on the radio.

So after about a week, I asked her one day which one was her favorite.

She said, “Oh, Grammy.

I know.”

So she began to sing,

“O Tannenbaum, O Ta n n e n b a u m , h o w lovely are thy britches!” That last word should be “branches” of course.

T h i s y e a r, I asked a couple from our church to tell me what scripture had the most meaning of Christmas for them. Here’s what they said: “I would say that God gave us an awesome example of how our faith should be. In Luke 1:38, Mary responded, ‘I am the handmaiden of the Lord; may it be done to me according to Your word.” Through Mary, Jesus was born. R.A. Then the other one

wrote this: “Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit to SAVE His people from their sins. (Matthew 1: 19 – 21). In John 3:16, it says, ‘For God loved the world so much, he GAVE His one and only Son so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have ETERNAL LIFE.” S.A. We all have our favorite Christmas songs. Mine is “O Holy Night.” The words have true meaning even for us today…a world that is “pining”, meaning a loss of hope for better days. But then comes hope…..OH, HOLY NIGHT! “Oh, Holy night,

the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the Dear Savior’s birth..

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til He appeared and the soul felt it’s worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices; For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn’ Fall on your knees…Oh hear the angel voices, O h n i g h t divine…oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh night divine!”

May ALL be blessed this Christmas.

METHODIST Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-5976162 Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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

Website: www.lonestar.tv Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday

Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm RiverStone Community Church 19380 Hwy 105 Ste. 500 Montgomery, TX 77356 Sun: 9:00 Kingdom 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

@fellowshipofmontgo mery.online.church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.c om

Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook

EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, PRESBYTERIN 1803 Highland First Presbyterian Hollow, Conroe, 936Church of Conroe 756-8831 2727 N. Loop 336 The Grace ChrisWest tian Outreach Center Conroe, Texas 93625293 Tisdale Road, 756-8884 Dobbin, Texas Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 936-689-3141 Sun Sch 10:00 Mt. Pleasent Nursery provided Baptist Church Church of Christ in FM 149 N., MontMontgomery gomery, 936-449-6807 301 Pond Street, The Church @ Montgomery, TX. Lake Conroe Sunday Bible Class 1701 McCaleb Rd - 9:30 am Montgomery, TX Worship - 10:30 am 77316 and 6:00 pm 936-588-4975 Wednesday - 7:00 www.lakechurch.com pm Sunday worship @ Phone: 936-58210:00 a.m. Wed. 4855 activites 6:30-8pm Email: North Shore cofcmontgomery@con Church solidated.net 10 am Worship Web: Service 18501 Fm1097 West www.cofcmontgomery. org @ the Bentwater West Paul Praschnik, Gate Entrance Minister Pastor Cary Smith Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville,

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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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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: 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 SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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

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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:

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

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

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

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

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF RATE CHANGE REQUEST On October 19, 2020, Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) filed an application to amend its Transmission Cost Recovery Factor (“TCRF”) with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“Commission” or “PUC”). The application was assigned PUC Docket No. 51406.

The proposed TCRF is requested in accordance with the Public Utility Regulatory Act § 36.209 and 16 TAC § 25.239. A TCRF allows a utility to recover its reasonable and necessary costs that have occurred since the end of the test year in the utility's last base rate case for transmission infrastructure improvement and changes in wholesale transmission charges to the electric utility under a tariff approved by a federal regulatory authority. In its requested amendment, ETI is seeking recovery of costs for transmission capital investments it incurred from July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. ETI also seeks to recover approved transmission charges that are not otherwise being recovered through rates.

The proposed TCRF as amended would result in total TCRF retail revenues of approximately $51.0 million, which is $31.6 million in incremental annual TCRF revenue beyond ETI's currently effective TCRF. This $31.6 million amount would be a 3.3% increase in ETI's annualized non-fuel revenue requirement as compared to revenues approved in Docket No. 48371, ETI's most recent base rate case, and a 2.1% increase in ETI's overall annualized revenue requirement including fuel costs as compared to such revenues as approved in Docket No. 48371. The impact of the rate change on various customer classes will vary from the overall impact described in this notice.

The effective date of the proposed rate change would be the date that a Commission order adopting the proposed TCRF is issued. ETI has requested that, if no hearing is requested, the Commission adopt an order approving the proposed TCRF at or before its currently-scheduled open meeting on February 25, 2021. All customers in ETI's Texas retail rate classes are affected by this request.

Persons with questions or who want more information on this filing may contact ETI at Entergy Texas, Inc., Attn: Customer Service—2020 TCRF Case, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call 1-866-981-2602 during normal business hours. A complete copy of this application is available for inspection at the address listed above.

The Commission has assigned Docket No. 51406 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to intervene in or comment upon these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas (commission) as soon as possible, as an intervention deadline will be imposed. A request to intervene or for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326. Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission at (512) 9367120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech- impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission at (512) 936-7136. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is 45 days after the date the application was filed with the commission.

However, ETI has requested that the deadline be extended to January 19, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the preferred method for you to file your request for intervention is electronically, and you will be required to serve the request on other parties by email. Therefore, please include your own email address on the intervention request. Instructions for electronic filing via the “PUC Filer” on the Commission's website can be found here: https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer. Instructions for using the PUC Filer are available at: http://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/New_PUC_Web_Filer_Presentation.pdf.

Once you obtain a tracking sheet associated with your filing from the PUC Filer, you may email the tracking sheet and the document you wish to file to: centralrecords@puc.texas.gov. For assistance with your electronic filing, please contact the Commission's Help Desk at (512) 936-7100 or helpdesk@puc.texas.gov.

You can review materials filed in this docket on the PUC Interchange at: http://interchange.puc.texas.gov/.

Published Dates: December 23, 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 2021 Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.SelfStorageAuction.com .Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by the space. Property being sold includes contents in spaces of following tenants, with brief description of contents in each space.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00 pm Magnolia Parkway Storage @ 18015 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354

www.SelfStorageAuction.com Ryan Mayfield: misc. items. Bethany Plunkett: misc. items.

Published Dates: December 23, 30, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC/ONLINE AUCTION Pursuant to Chapter 59 Texas Property Code, Town Creek Storage, which is located at 22852 TX 105 Montgomery, TX 77356 will begin an online auction with storageauctions.com of contents to satisfy the landlord's lien. The sale will begin online on January 4th, 2021 to January 12th, 2021.

Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only! The contents must be removed from the property within 72 hours of the winning bid. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid or withdraw from the auction.

Contents from the following tenant will be sold: Nicolai Combs, Carol Blackwell, Sheldon Koonce, Alex Sligh, David Krause and Kayle Dawson Published Dates: December 23 and 30, 2020

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at Zone 3 Impound located at 19600 Old Sandpit Rd New Caney TX 77357, 281-689-7705 on Wednesday December 30, 2020 @ 9:30am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: December 23, 2020

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PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, 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 1/06/2021. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, ASHLEY FOGLE, DARBY WALSH. 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 23, 30, 2020.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RAYMOND ARTHUR DEISON, Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2020; in Cause No. 20-40240-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: MICHAEL DAVID DEISON. Claims may be presented in care of the Executor of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: George D. Gordon 307 N. San Jacinto Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 17th day of December, 2020.

By: /s/ George D. Gordon Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 08197000 Published Date: December 23, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of TERESA GAIL HARDY, Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2020; in Cause No. 2039945-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: BLAKE ALLEN HARDY. Claims may be presented in care of the Executor of the estate addressed as follows: c/o: George D. Gordon 307 N. San Jacinto Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 17th day of December, 2020.

By: /s/ George D. Gordon NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney for the Estate State Bar No. 08197000 Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROSS Published Date: December 23, 2020 DANIEL REYNOLDS, Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2020; in Cause No. 2039944-P, pending in The Probate Court No. Two (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to: NOTICE TO CREDITORS BLAKE ALLEN HARDY. Claims may be presented in care of the Executor of the estate addressed as follows: Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Bradley c/o: George D. Gordon George Hendrix, deceased, were issued to Traci Liebl Hendrix on November 19, 2020, in Cause No. 307 N. San Jacinto 20-39147-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is being currently administered are required to Conroe, Texas 77301 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being present them to the Administrator, c/o J. Randal Bays, The Bays Firm, 1503 Hailey Street, Conroe, administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by Texas 77301, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated December 17, 2020. law. th J. Randal Bays DATED the 17 day of December, 2020.

Attorney for Traci Liebl Hendrix By: /s/ George D. Gordon The Bays Firm Attorney for the Estate 1503 Hailey Street State Bar No. 08197000 Conroe, Texas 77301 Published Date: December 23, 2020 State Bar No. 01943900 Tel: (936) 760-7670 Fax: (936) 760-7671 Published Date: December 23, 2020

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE DAVID S BORGER 1095 EVERGREEN CIRCLE SUITE 256 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO; The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Bryan Charles Pfluger, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Payne, Nettie Anne, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law #2 of MONTGOMERY County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on the August 19, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-39255-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Bryan Charles Pfluger 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 intitle.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, in CONROE, Texas, this 12th day of October, 2020.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK 10/12/2020 8:35:03 AM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas Eloisa Salinas, Deputy Published Date: December 23, 2020 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LEONARD V. SCHNEIDER Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of LEONARD V. SCHNEIDER, Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40278-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to ALICIA BARTON, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: ALICIA BARTON, 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 17th day of December, 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for ALICIA BARTON, Independent Executrix Published Date: December 23, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL, 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 1/06/2021. CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS AS LISTED, ASHLEY FOGLE, DARBY WALSH. 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 23, 30, 2020.

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY NOTICE OF ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GENE T. JOHNSON Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of GENE T. JOHNSON, Deceased, were issued on December 17, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40342-P, pending in the Probate Court of Montgomery County, Texas, to LISA N. HOLM, Independent Executrix. The address for mailing of claims is: LISA N. HOLM, 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 17th day of December, 2020. /s/ Larry L. Foerster Larry L. Foerster, Attorney for LISA N. HOLM, Independent Executrix Published Date: December 23, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Allen Barnes, Deceased, were issued on December 16th, 2020, in Cause No. 20-40241-P pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: James Robbins.

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 16th day of December, 2020. /s/ Robert S. Griffin Robert S. Griffin Attorney for James Robbins 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 23, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-40283-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Harriette Louise Cummings, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Harriette Louise Cummings were issued on December 11, 2020 in Cause No. 20-40283-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Mark D. Wickham as Independent-Executor, who resides much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of Harriette Louise Cummings, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 18th day of December, 2020.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Mark D. Wickham, Independent Executor for the Estate of Harriette Louise Cummings State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: December 23, 2020

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL JESSICA GUOBADIA P.O. BOX 959 1095 EVERGREEN CIRCLE CONROE, TX 77305 SUITE 200 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

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ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE ROBERT S. GRIFFIN 122 WEST DAVIS STREET SUITE 101 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Christine Smith, Deceased

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Richard Lane Rabb, Deceased

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Debra Sorenson; Mark Smith, 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 October 23, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-40260-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Christine Smith

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed

by Debra A. Cheesman, 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 October 02, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 20-40175-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Richard Lane Rabb

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 23rd day of October, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 10/23/2020 10:20:19 AM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: December 23, NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 20-40320-P In the County Court at Law #2, Montgomery County, Texas Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of John Robert Davis, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Robert Davis were issued on December 11, 2020 in Cause No. 20-40320-P pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to: Robert Linton Davis and Alan Charles Davis as Independent Co-Executors, who reside much of the time in the State of Texas, and whose mailing address is: Estate of John Robert Davis, c/o J. David Meredith 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 18th day of December, 2020.

Meredith Law Firm, PC 10200 Grogan's Mill Rd., Suite 220 The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-246-8481 david@meredith-law.com By: /s/ J. DAVID MEREDITH Attorney for Robert Linton Davis and Alan Charles Davis, Independent Co-Executors for the Estate of John Robert Davis State Bar No.: 24067765 Published Date: December 23, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James J. Kulina, Deceased, were issued on the 17th day of December 2020, in Cause No. 20-40210-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Norma M. Kulina.

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: James H. Stilwell Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis, LLP 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 DATED the 18th day of December 2020.

By: /s/James H. Stilwell James H. Stilwell State Bar No. 00794697 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Ste. 590 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Telephone: (281) 419-6200 Facsimile: (281) 419-0250 www.woodlandstxlawfirm.com Published Date: December 23, 2020

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 18th day of December, 2020.

(SEAL County Court at Law #2 MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 12/18/2020 11:34:50 AM /s/ Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: December 23, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION First Amended Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT MARK TURNBULL P.O. BOX 959 CONROE, TX 77305

ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE JESSICA GUOBADIA 1095 EVERGREEN CIRCLE SUITE 200 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Wayne Smith, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the First Amended Application to Determine Heirship filed by Mark Smith; Debra Sorenson, 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 October 23, 2020.

The file number of said matter being: 19-38791-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Wayne Smith 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 18th day of December, 2020.

(SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 12/18/2020 11:23:22 Sandy Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: December 23, 2020

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Community Veteran of the Week:

Captain Jim Lowe

Toni Sperduti McGrew Contributing Columnist TonitheTGR@aol.com Another Veteran I met at the Honor Café event was Captain Jim Lowe. He was born January 7, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He enlisted in the Naval Reserve program in Milwaukee as a Seaman Recruit in 1961 and attained the rate of QM-3 (SS) and qualified in submarines while assigned to SUBDIV 9227 as a student at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee. Upon graduation in 1964, he entered OCS at Newport, Rhode Island and was commissioned as an Ensign, USNR on December, 1964.

Captain Lowe’s first duty assignment was to the Naval Weapons Laboratory, Dahlgren, Virginia. He qualified as a We a p o n s Te s t a n d Evaluations Officer. In June, 1968, he was assigned to the USS Providence (CLG-6),

Seventh Fleet Flagship, as a First Lieutenant and participated in We s t P a c / Vi e t n a m operations as well as First Fleet Flagship operations. He was released from active duty in June of 1970. From this time until 1994, he continues his service in the Naval Reserve and he served as Executive Officer Surface Division, First Lieutenant/Minesweep Officer Coastal Minesweepers USS Vireo and USS Phoebe, Training Officer Fleet Training Center 309 and Military Sealift Command Office 3319, SELRES Administrator USS William C. Lawe (DD763) NRF, Executive Officer VTU 1007G, and various duties in Military Sealift Command Office Gulf 11 0 . H e h a s b e e n Commanding Officer of USS Rathburne (FF1057) 5710, and SELRES Coordinator USS

William C. Lawe (DD763) NRF. Captain Lowe volunteered for special active duty to open the Military Sealife Command Office Houston, Texas during Operation Desert Shield and served as the First Commanding Officer until relieved by MSCO Houston recalled Reserve personnel. Captain Lowe received the Joint Services Commendation Medal from US ARMY MTMC ATLANTIC for his efforts in establishing an operating MSC Office in a critical time period for initial loadout. He was also awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for mobilization preparedness of MSCO GULF 110.

Captain Lowe also has been awarded the Navy Unit Commendation, Battle “E”, Naval Reserve Sea S e r v i c e , Vi e t n a m Service, National Defense, and Armed Forces Reserve (30 years) medals. He retired from the Navy Reserve in 1994. Jim’s second career as a Petroleum Geologist ended in retirement and he resides in Spring, Texas An interesting part of Navy life is its customs

and Jim tells of one of the most interesting events.

While on the way back to CONUS in December 1968, he was initiated into the Order of the Deep a b o a r d U S S PROVINDENCE while crossing the line in the Celebes Sea off the coat of Borneo. He tells me, “I was still a slimy pollywog, and encountered a platoon of shellback Marines from the MARDET on deck during the initiation.

Previously, as a LT JG, I had several issues with a marine crushing out his cigarettes on my teak deck. I reported this to the MARDET XO, whom also bunked in my stateroom. We worked out a suitable punishment to the offending Marine.

Well, I thought the issue was taken care of, but later realized I had been selected by shellback Marines for some retaliation during the ceremony. They captured me on deck, held me at attention, while several Marines proceeded to go down into the galley and Marine compartment and returned with a pillow and a 3 gallon can of chocolate syrup. The next thing I knew, the

Marines tarred and feathered me with the chocolate syrup and the feathers from the pillow.

Then they proceeded to spill the remaining syrup and feathers onto the deck and forced me to lay down and do close order drill on the deck, right face, left face, about face, until I was covered from head to toe! As a slimy pollywog, I had to respond as ordered. After the drill, I thanked them and proceeded to join the fire hose fight on the fantail and got most of the “tar and feathers” off my reversed khaki uniform.

By the end of the day, I became a trusted shellback and still carry that card in my wallet! The memory of that ceremony remains to this day and is documented in the December 1968 issue of the Providence Privateer which is on the Providence website. I am so very proud of the experiences on board Providence and they shaped me into becoming a Navy Captain in the Naval Reserves who retired after 34 years of proud and dedicated service.

Semper Fi to the Marines”.

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