Montgomery County News, December 30, 2020

WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXV NUMBER 53 Section 1 10 pages

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Texas Rebel Joan Of Arc “Belles” Assist Christian: Congress Weekly Should Stop Gas Prices Montgomery’s Historical Society Playing (December 28, 2020) Texas gas prices have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 12.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.3 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 $2.63/g, a difference of $1.04/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.59/g while the highest is $2.63/g, a difference of $1.04/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.25/g today. The national average is up 13.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 32.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.06/g, down 3.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.09/g.

San Antonio- $1.83/g, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $1.87/g.

Austin- $1.88/g, down 2.2 cents per gallon from last week's $1.90/g.

"Average gasoline prices continue to move higher in most areas as retail gas prices continue to follow the rising price of crude oil which remains near the highest level since COVID-19 began in March," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Seasonal factors have sat in the backseat compared to a modest recovery in demand and a healthy dose of optimism that a COVID-19 vaccine will bring normal demand levels in the coming year. For now, it's not the best news for motorists as I expect gas prices may continue their ascent, but while it won't last forever, its likely a sign of what's to come in 2021- higher prices. The year ahead will be likely marked by recovery in the pandemic and rising demand, and for motorists interested in what's coming to the pump GasBuddy will be releasing our 2021 Fuel Price Outlook in the days ahead, which will hopefully give motorists some idea of what to plan for in terms of pain at the pump."

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Politics with Covid-19 Relief

Rebel Joan Of Arc docents gathered at Fernland for a picture before tours began. Pictured left to Right Elaine Collings, Founder and Charter President Mary Beth Lozano, Corresponding Secretary Anita Stevens, President George Hicks, member Hilarie Hicks, Recorder of Military Service Awards Seven members of Rebel Joan Of Arc, The Woodlands Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, by invitation of the Montgomery Historical Society, donned their period dresses and served as docents for the recent “Candlelight Tour”

to the Old Montgomery Baptist Church where a small group of women broke into singing hymns they learned in their childhood. At the Davis Cottage, four members of Rebel Joan Of Arc greeted approximately 40 visitors during the evening. Here,

the docents shared facts about Davis’s life, his career, his public service to Montgomery, the unique characteristics of the Davis Cottage and the formation a n d h i s t o r y o f Montgomery.

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The United Daughters of the Confederacy Joined with Wreaths Across America

The chapter members pictured are from left to right, Diane Troublefield, Sherry McKey, Linda Brill, Carolyn Jamail, Kathryn Jones, Bette Garfield, Nashelle Buske and Schelle Taylor.

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of historic homes and buildings in downtown Montgomery, Texas. The “Belles” greeted visitors to several of the historic buildings. One greeted visitors at the Rustic Cashmere, previously a post office/drugstore. Two others welcomed visitors

Christmas wreaths on all Veterans of all Wars at their grave site.

The day was chilly and rainy but a small crowd gathered to pay their respects to those who served our

country in all the wars and in peace time. The Boy Scout Troop 491 assisted the ladies in placing the wreaths.

Guest speaker at the event was John Webb, he is a United States Marine

Corps combat veteran who served from 1995-2011.

He spoke on what it means to be one who serves in the

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A U S T I N – Commissioner Wayne Christian issued the statement below in response to Congress tying much needed COVID-19 relief to the end-of-the year omnibus spending bill: It is unconscionable for Nancy Pelosi and leaders in Congress to hold COVID -19 relief hostage in order to fund their pet projects and give special interests everything on their wish list for Christmas.

Because of COVID19 and governmentmandated closures, millions of Americans are suffering this holiday season. Instead of doing the right thing and working together in a bipartisan manner to pass a clean relief package, Congress tied pandemic relief to a wasteful spending bill that funds the pet projects of every special interest group in Washington, D.C. Representatives and senators (and their staff) were given six hours to read the 5,600 page legislation before they were expected to vote.

They were never expected to read it. No, they were simply expected to step in line to avoid being shamed for voting against relief for their constituents.

All of the money in this bill could have been used to support small businesses and get Americans back on their feet. Instead, we are sending $700 million to Sudan and instructing the Smithsonian to build two new museums.

The legislation also includes what climate alarmists are calling a “down payment on climate change action” by spending $35 billion on additional energy subsidies for already heavily subsidized forms of energy like wind and s o l a r. H o w h e a v i l y subsidized? When looking at federal taxpayer subsidies per unit of electricity generated between 2010 and 2019, oil and natural gas received 39 cents for every $82.46 that solar received, and every $18.86 that wind received.

Whether you support these subsidies or not, now is not the time to increase them. It is estimated that almost 22 million Americans are unemployed; we could have helped them instead

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Suggestions for Mindful Eating: Shepherd’s Pie Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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As much as Americans love meat and potatoes it is a wonder we haven’t take to Shepherd’s Pie in a big way. When you consider the ingredients and the lovely blending together of flavors it should be a staple in diners across the country.

It is hearty, economical, easy and definitely comfort food. Bring it on!

Shepherd's pie, cottage pie, or Hachis Parmentier is a ground meat pie with a crust or topping of mashed potato of British origin.

The recipe has many variations, which is great for improvising, but the defining ingredients are ground red meat cooked in a gravy or sauce with onions and topped with a layer of mashed potato before it is baked.

Sometimes other vegetables are added to the filling, such as peas, sweetcorn, celery or carrots. The pie is sometimes also gratineed with grated cheese to create a layer of melted cheese.

Given its history stems from sheep raising countries, recipes frequently call for ground lamb but ground beef is a

Congress from page 1 of propping up inefficient forms of energy. For context, $35 billion is enough money to provide 58.3 million Americans with an additional $600 stimulus check.

A l i f e l o n g c o n s e r v a t i v e b u s i n e s s m a n , Wa y n e

perfect substitute. I’ve included here an intriguing variation from South Africa called Bobotie. For anyone who likes the eastern spices it may be something to consider.

Bobotie’s roots in South Africa date back to the 17th century. Dutch traders set up camp in the area that is n o w C a p e To w n a s a stopping point on their journeys back and forth to Indonesia. The traders brought spices, cooking techniques, and recipes with them. While the specifics are a bit vague, it is thought by some that the original bobotie recipe came from Indonesia and was adapted to fit the available ingredients.

To d a y m a n y c o n s i d e r bobotie to be the national dish of South Africa, and it has become popular on menus featuring South African cuisine all over the world.

Shepherd’s Pie For the potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 ounces unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg yolk For the meat filling: 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 carrots, peeled and diced small 2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas Worcestershire sauce 1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds.

Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

3. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place oil into a 12inch sauté pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and sauté just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.

Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly.

4. Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish.

To p w i t h t h e m a s h e d potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Christian was elected as our 50th Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2016. In June 2019, Christian was elected by his fellow commissioners to lead the agency as Chairman, a position he held until September 2020. Prior to his time at the Commission, Christian served seven Sessions in t h e Te x a s H o u s e o f Representatives, accumulating a strong

record of standing for free markets and against burdensome regulations.

In addition to his duties as Commissioner, Christian was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as the Official Representative of Texas on the Interstate Oil and G a s C o m p a c t Commission. Christian is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have three daughters, Liza, Lindsey and Lauren.

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Bobotie

Ingredients * 3 slices of bread * 1 cup + ½ cup milk, divided * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 2 large onions, roughly chopped * 4 teaspoons medium curry powder * 1 teaspoon dried herbs (whatever you’ve got around – oregano, basil, marjoram, etc.) * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * ½ teaspoon ground turmeric * 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped * 1½ pound ground beef * ½ cup fruit chutney * 1 tablespoon apricot jam * Zest and juice of one medium lemon, divided * 4 teaspoons tomato paste * Salt and pepper * 2 large eggs * 4 bay leaves Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2. Soak the bread in 1 cup of the milk.

3. Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, and cook until soft.

4. Add the curry powder, mixed herbs, cumin, turmeric and garlic, and stirring constantly, allow to cook for a minute or two until the garlic is

soft.

5. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring frequently to break up any big chunks, until browned.

6. Once the beef is browned, remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the chutney, apricot jam, all the lemon zest, half the lemon juice, tomato paste, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, give it a taste, and add more lemon juice, salt, and pepper as desired. It should be delightfully zingy!

7. Squeeze the milk from the bread, reserving the milk for later, and smooshing and tearing the bread into small pieces.

Mix the bread into the beef mixture and spread evenly into an oven proof dish.

8. Strain the milk that has come from the bread and add the remaining ½ cup of milk. Beat in the eggs, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Pour this over the meat, and decoratively scatter the bay leaves on top.

9. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

It’s easy to prepare and bake this recipe in a cast iron skillet - it can go from stovetop to oven, and even look beautiful on the table.

Plus, it makes for less dishes to wash later!

Rebel Joan Of Arc members Jenny Lehr, Vice President, and daughter, Paige, greeted visitors as docents in the Davis Cottage.

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Special New Year’s Eve Scotland Edition: The Incredible Scotland History of “Amazing Grace” Today “Amazing Grace” is beloved by Presidents and citizens alike and remains a go-to hymn at American funerals, because of its striking melodies and ever-popular narrative of personal redemption. The born-again Jimmy Carter was the first recent President to embrace Amazing Grace, singing it with everyone from Willie Nelson to Senate Majority leader Robert Byrd.

But this spiritual is nonpartisan.

It was performed at the funeral of Ronald Reagan by Ronan Tynan and at Gerald Ford’s funeral by a single bagpiper.

At Richard Nixon’s funeral, Billy Graham quoted from Amazing Grace in his eulogy and told the story of John Newton, crediting him for later working to end the English slave trade.

“Amazing Grace” is probably the most beloved hymn of the last two centuries.

The soaring spiritual describing profound religious elation is estimated to be performed 10 million times annually and has appeared on over 11,000 albums.

It was referenced in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin and had a surge of popularity during two of nation’s greatest crises: the Civil War and the Vietnam War. Between 1970 and 1972, Judy Collins’ recording spent 67 weeks on the chart and peaked at number 5.

Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Elvis are among the many artists to

record the song. Ironically, this stirring song, closely associated with the African-American community, was written by a former slave trader, John Newton.

This unlikely authorship, according to show business, forms the basis of “Amazing Grace” the Broadway musical (written by Broadway first-timer Christopher Smith, a former Philadelphia policeman, and playwright Arthur Giron); which tells Newton’s life story from his early days as a licentious libertine in the British navy to his religious conversion and taking up the abolitionist cause. But the real story behind the somewhat sentimental musical, told in Newton’s autobiography, reveals a more complex and ambiguous history.

While we were traveling in Scotland (several times) and visiting numerous national events, including the famous worldrenowned Scotland Band Competition “THE TATTOO” seemed that “Amazing Grace” was always played and/or sung at every public event. It seemed to be S c o t l a n d ’s N a t i o n a l Anthem.

There's a reason the hymn 'Amazing Grace' remains the favorite hymn for so many people. The powerful lyrics remind us that because of Jesus, none of us are ever lost because God is with us always.

Here are the words to Amazing Grace: (1) Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost But

now am found Was blind, but now I see.

(2) 'Twas grace that taught My heart to fear And grace my Fears relieved How precious did That grace appear The hour I first believed.

(3) Through many dangers, toils and snares We have already come ‘Twas grace hath brought us safe thus far And grace will lead us home.

(4) The Lord has promised good to me, H i s Wo r d m y h o p e secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures.

(5) Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall Possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.

(6) The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine.

(7) When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We'll have no less days to sing God's praise Than when we’d first begun.

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY OF AULD LANG SYNE: This poem was written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song “Ring Around The Rosie”. It is well known in many countries, especially in the Englishspeaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to

other occasions. It has been said that, “This song was the traditional ‘drinking-song for S c o t l a n d ’s f a m o u s military ‘Black Watch’ the night before they went off to battle.” The international “Boy-Scouting Movement” in many countries used it to close “Jamborees” and other functions. {By Wikipedia}.

The poems’ Scots title may be translated into standard English as “old long since” or, more idiomatically: “long long ago,” “days gone by,” or just “old times”.

Consequently, “For Auld Lang Syne,” as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as “For the sake of old times”.

Historically, the phrase “Auld Lang Syne” is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711), as well as older folk songs predating Burns.

Matthew Fitt uses the phrase “in the days of auld lang syne” as the equivalent of “once upon a time” in his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots.

Originally, Robert Burns sent a copy of the original song to the “Scots Musical Museum” with the remark, “The following song, an old song, of the olden times, and which has never been in print, nor even in manuscript until I took it down from an old man.”

Some of the lyrics were indeed “collected” rather than composed by the poet; the ballad “Old Lang Syne” printed in 1711 by James Watson shows

Christmas wreaths took place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe. from page 1 Chapter member Theresa Grimm, who serves as the Chairman of Patriotic military.

T h e p l a c i n g o f Activities, plans to host

the event again next year.

For more information, contact Theresa at grimmtheresa3@gmail.c om.The ceremony was lovely, totally honoring these veterans. After

placing the wreaths on the graves at Oakwood Cemetery, folks walked next door to the Conroe

Community Cemetery known Buffalo soldier, and placed a wreath on Luther James Dorsey. the headstone of Montgomery County's only

Walden Happenings

By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

WALDEN HAPPENINGS AMAZING GRACE: The following are informationally appropriate for New Year’s Eve and the coming of the New Year; since on New Year’s Eve, “Amazing Grace” and “Auld Lang Syne” songs are traditionally sung at or just before mid-night on New Year’s Eve throughout the world as a gesture of friendship, fond memories and as a salute to the future.

Amazing Grace was written by an Englishman who in the early part of his life was an outspoken atheist, libertine and slave trader. John Newton was born in London in 1725, the son of a Puritan mother and a stern ship commander father who took him to sea when he was 11-years old and said; “I am persuaded that he loved me but he seemed not willing that I should know it,” he later wrote.

By 1745, Newton was enlisted in the slave trade, running captured slaves from Africa to, ironically, Charleston, North Carolina. After he rode out a storm at sea in 1748, he found his faith.

He was ordained an Anglican priest in 1764 and became an important voice in the English abolitionist movement.

At that time, he wrote the autobiographical “Amazing Grace,” along with 280 other hymns.

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considerable similarity in the first verse and the chorus to Burns' later poem, and is almost certainly derived from the same ‘Old Song”.

It is a fair supposition to attribute the rest of the poem to Burns himself. Although, there is some doubt as to whether the melody used today is the same one Burns originally intended, but it is widely used in Scotland and in the rest of the world. Singing the s o n g o n S c o t l a n d ’s “Hogmanay” or New Year's Eve very quickly became a Scots custom that soon spread to other parts of the British Isles.

As Scots (not to mention English, Welsh and Irish people) emigrated around the world, they took the song with them.

The WORDS TO AULD LANG SYNE ARE: Should Old Acquaintance be forgot, And never thought upon; The flames of Love extinguished, and fully past and gone: Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold, that loving Breast of thine; That thou canst never once reflect On old long syne.

CHORUS: On old lang syne my Jo, * On old lang syne, That thou canst never once reflect, * On old lang syne.

Folks, Have a Healthy, Safe and Happy New Year! From the “ole Rock of Cashel Irish Clan of O’Fennessy” – “The Doc!” See ya’al next year as we keep ‘em all honest!!

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The Daughters of The Republic of Texas Elisabet Ney Chapter District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland The Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act Signed into Law; Commemorating Texas Republic Diplomats WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump signed The Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act into law on Tuesday, December 22nd. The legislation, initiated by members of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, will commemorate the diplomats sent to Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . between 1836 and 1845 to represent the Republic of Texas.

As an independent and sovereign nation for nearly ten years, the Republic of Texas sent eight diplomatic ministers to the U.S. during the history of the Republic.

The Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act will commemorate this legacy with a historical memorial near one of the eight sites where the legation lived and carried out their diplomatic

duties for the Republic of Texas in Washington, D.C. Similar plaques have already been mounted in Paris and London to commemorate the Texas Emissaries sent there to represent the Republic i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y. T h e Daughters of the Republic of Texas are very pleased that a similar memorial will now be established in the U.S. as well.

“My fellow Daughters and I are thrilled that the

legacy of the Texas Legation, and its importance to our nation, will now be remembered here on American soil, as it has been in France and England for many years already. We are very grateful to Congressman Doggett for introducing H.R. 3349 and to Senator Cruz for introducing a companion bill in the Senate. Commemorating our Republic reminds all of us of the proud heritage and rich history, not only of Texans, but of what it

truly means to be an American;” said DRT President General, Carolyn Raney.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) is a nonprofit organization of nearly 8,000 women descended from citizens of the Republic of Texas - a sovereign nation from 1836 to 1846.

Organized in 1891, DRT continues to grow and through its committed volunteers and more than 100 chapters to perpetuate the spirit of Texas

independence; encourage historical research; and aid in the preservation of documents and historically significant properties such as the Alamo Complex and French Legation. For more information about DRT, visit www.drtinfo.org.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Cornyn’s 20 Texas Priorities in Water Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. High near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.

Low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm.

Temperature falling to around 52 by 5pm. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

New Year's Day Sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 63.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 67.

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Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law W A S H I N GTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after twenty Texas priorities he advocated for in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 were signed into law by the President as a part of the omnibus funding bill: “ We c a n ’t p r e v e n t natural disasters, but we can prepare for them,” said Sen. Cornyn. “With the President’s signature, twenty different Texas projects will move forward, further protecting Texans from severe flooding and catastrophic storms.”

Sen. Cornyn’s priorities that were included in t h e Wa t e r R e s o u r c e s Development Act of 2020 and are now law are as follows: 1. Authorizes the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Improvement Project.

2. Authorizes the Jefferson County ecosystem restoration project.

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4. Authorizes the 11 . R e q u i r e s t h e Matagorda Ship Channel Secretary of the Army to Improvement Project in provide a written status Port Lavaca. u p d a t e o n e ff o r t s t o address flooding at Wilson 5 . A u t h o r i z e s t h e Creek and Sloan Creek in Chacon Creek flood risk Fairview, Texas. management project.

12. Authorizes project 6. Authorizes a new modifications for the Port feasibility study for the of Corpus Christi Channel Port Arthur and Orange Improvement project.

County flood risk management project, includ13. Expedites complei n g c o n s t r u c t i o n o f tion of the Lake Whitney improvements to interior Reallocation Study for the drainage. reallocation of water supply storage.

7. Authorizes a feasibility study for the Chocolate 14. Expedites compleBayou flood risk manage- tion of the Aquilla Lake ment project.

Reallocation Study for the reallocation of water 8. Authorizes project supply storage. modifications for the Houston-Galveston 15. Expedites the N a v i g a t i o n C h a n n e l s completion of the Lower project.

Rio Grande River feasibility study for flood risk 9.

A u t h o r i z e s a management, ecosystem feasibility study for the restoration, and water Port of Victoria flood risk supply.

16. Authorizes the USACE to participate in the repair and restoration of the eroding embankment at Lake Waco.

17. Directs the USACE to assist El Paso County with a proposal to modify the authorized funding level for a water related infrastructure project.

18. Assists Harris County Flood Control District in streamlining benefit-cost analyses for projects.

19. Directs the USACE to identify specific engineering and maintenance deficiencies for levees across Texas and the nation, and to describe recommended remedies to correct each deficiency to ensure that critical levee performance is being achieved.

20. Reauthorizes of the Rio Grande Environmental Management Program in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado through 2029.

Brady: President Trump Puts Americans First With Relief And Reforms

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— Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) released the following statement on the President's signing of the coronavirus relief package along with the annual spending bill: "After months of Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County Speaker Pelosi stalling

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management project.

3. Authorizes the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 10. Expedites the Brazos River Floodgates, completion of the Buffalo and Colorado River Locks Bayou feasibility study for navigation project. flood risk management.

Covid relief ahead of the election, I applaud President Trump's decision to sign this longoverdue relief. This bipartisan bill will succeed in protecting both lives and livelihoods, with more money for small businesses through the Paycheck Protection

Program, hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts for families, and reforms to our unemployment system.

"I am proud that he is also protecting patients by banning surprise medical bills which the Ways & Means Committee has led on, and making permanent

the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act medical expense deduction that makes it easier to write off high medical bills.

“With his signature, P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p i s delivering on his promise to put Americans first."

Montgomery County, TX Sheriff Investigates Shooting in South Montgomery County MCTXSheriff Investigates Shooting in South Montgomery County On December 25, 2020 at about 5:55 PM, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 9500 block of Broadway Avenue in Conroe, Texas in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, the victim,

Tashona Jones (36- yearold female) was found in the residence, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. During the investigation it was learned Ms. Jones was involved in a physical altercation with another female, later identified as Phylunda Theragood (41year-old female), at the residence when a firearm

was displayed. A struggle with the family and all over control of the firearm others affected by this ensued, during which incident. time the firearm discharged, striking Ms. Jones. Ms. Theragood was placed into custody for unrelated warrants.

This is still an active investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Devotional Assess The Past Quickly - Go Forward Expectantly Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Life is always in the present. It is, in reality, a day God gives to us as a blessing. We are in charge of how we spend that day. Have we been a blessing to the people we’ve contacted? Have we thanked those who have been a blessing to us? And most important, have we given time to our heavenly Father who gives us this day?

For those who make a “New Year’s resolution,” make God

a number one priority, and give Him time each day to bless you. Like this song says, “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow…” I’m always wanting to extend the songs of Christmas into the New Year. One of my favorites is, “Mary, Did You Know…” I’m sure everyone has their favorite, also.

Just one word about our past. There are good and sad memories we experience. It’s best to let go of the sad ones for this reason: our enemy, satan, has a way to make us dwell on bad memo-

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ASSEMBLY OF Church, GOD Hwy 105 W., Cornerstone Montgomery, 936-597Christian Assembly 4230 of God of Conroe, Honea Baptist located at 100 Church, Mosswood Dr., FM 2854, MontConroe, Texas in front gomery, 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, North Frazier Montgomery, 936-597(McKenzie's BBQ), 4668 Conroe, Texas, Phone: Union Grove 936-494-5775, Baptist Church of www.churchofthegood Richards, Texas soldier.org. Worship: About 11 mi N of Sunday at 10:30am, Montgomery on FM Sunday School: 9:30 149 am Sunday School all Heritage Baptist ages 9:45 am, Church Church 19087 Lake Service 11:00 am, Mt. Pleasant Rd, Wednesday Bible Montgomery 77356 Study and Youth Phone: Pastor Bear Group 6 pm 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel CATHOLIC Baptist Church Sacred Heart PO Box 125, Catholic, Montgomery, Texas 109 N. Frazier, 77356, 5525 Spring Conroe, Branch Road, Mont936-756-8186 gomery. 713-478-1256, St. Mary’s Sunday Bible Class Catholic, 10:00 am, Worship FM 1774, Service at 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 First Baptist METHODIST

ries. Remember: they are gone. The key is to spend our time on the present and go forward with the joy God gives us in the present and for the future. The past bad memories put a past burden on today. They a r e p a s t . T h e r e ’s nothing we can change about them now or in the future. So we need to let them go – quickly, and look forward to the present and future with G o d ’s b l e s s i n g s t o come. My advice: Put all bad memories in a large garbage bag and tie it up. Then (in your mind) throw it onto the nearest freeway to let

the 18-wheelers run over it! Then it’s gone.

N o w, w e ’ r e ready for God to create good memories in us and in those around us.

There is no doubt we need new a new prospective to meet the challenges in the new year to come. We’re Christians. That means we have Christ in our lives to give us joy in any kind of situations.

Else how could Paul and Silas sing out joyful songs while in the worst of being imprisoned?

Even as I write, I’m aware that we have been in a “lock-down” over our whole country.

So now is the time to “storm heaven’s door” with songs of praise and acts of kindness. Listen to this last part of Psalm 33: “Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be upon us, according as we have hoped in You.” Psalm 33:18 – 22.

God says to us, “Even if you are in the worst of circumstances, depend upon Me to help you and answer your prayers.” Just continue to hope and pray, and here is the “one more thing”: Wait….expecta ntly.

Let’s make this the New Year of getting closer to our Creator.

Yes, read our Bible!

Yes, make prayer and praise be a daily priority! And yes, leave time to hear the Lord speak to our heart and spirit as He leads us through another year…a new one.

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, 936597-8921 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

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 Hollow, Conroe, 936First Presbyterian 756-8831 Church of Conroe The Grace Chris2727 N. Loop 336 tian Outreach Center West 25293 Tisdale Road, Conroe, Texas 936Dobbin, Texas 756-8884 936-689-3141 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Mt. Pleasent Sun Sch 10:00 Baptist Church Nursery provided FM 149 N., MontChurch of Christ in gomery, 936-449-6807 Montgomery The Church @ 301 Pond Street, Lake Conroe Montgomery, TX. 1701 McCaleb Rd Sunday Bible Class Montgomery, TX - 9:30 am 77316 Worship - 10:30 am 936-588-4975 and 6:00 pm www.lakechurch.com Wednesday - 7:00 Sunday worship @ pm 10:00 a.m. Wed. Phone: 936-582activites 6:30-8pm 4855 North Shore Email: Church cofcmontgomery@con 10 am Worship solidated.net Service Web: 18501 Fm1097 West www.cofcmontgomery. @ the Bentwater West org Gate Entrance Paul Praschnik, Pastor Cary Smith Minister Covenant Felloship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378

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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:

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

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

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

To: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Montgomery County News to Publish Legal Notices 936-449-6397

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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

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Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Sentry Self Storage at 30690 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, Tx 77386 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien (pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Statutes – Property Code). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on 1/18/2021 at 12:30 pm. The sale will be conducted under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (#16850) on behalf of the facility's management. Units may be available for viewing prior to the sale at StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer's premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Property includes the storage unit contents belonging to the following tenants: Bryan Keeling – fabric/coolers, Johnny Byrd – Household items.

Published Dates: December 30, 2020 and January 6, 2021 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 OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth "Rowdy" Hayden at District 3 Impound located at 24704 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365, 832-777-8688 on Tuesday January 14, 2021 at 9:30 am. In accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A. Published Date: January 6, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the ESTATE OF GAIL LYNN RIGGINS were issued on December 17, 2020 in Docket No. 20-40387-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to REID ROBINSON RIGGINS, whose residence is 14 N. Castlegreen, The Woodlands, Texas 77381.

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: the 29th day of December, 2020 /s/ C.L. CRAWLEY,JR. C.L. CRAWLEY,JR. Attorney for REID ROBINSON RIGGINS State Bar No.: 05043500 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 (281) 362-818 I (281) 362-8 I 82 (Facsimile) E-mail: lee(@clcrawleylaw.com Published Date: December 30, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Farron Len Young Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2020, in Cause No. 2039633-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Bethany Ann Thumann.

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: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 18th of December, 2020 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Bethany Ann Thumann State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Published Date: December 30, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the ESTATE OF CARL ALLEN SCHUESSLER were issued on December 17, 2020 in Docket No. 20-40377-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number (2) of Montgomery County, Texas, to PAMELA BEA SCHUESSLER, whose residence is 15475 Old Conroe Road, Conroe, Texas 77384.

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: the 29th day of December, 2020. /s/ C.L. Crawley, JR. C.L. Crawley, JR. Attorney for PAMELA BEA SCHUESSLER State Bar No.: 05043500 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 (281) 362-8 I 81 (281) 362-8182 (Facsimile) E-mail: lee@clcrawleylaw.com Published Date: December 30, 2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Deanna Dee Wickes Deceased, were issued on November 5, 2020, in Cause No. 2040130-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. TWO, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Glenna Dell Laughlin.

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: Kevin A. Forsberg Attorney at Law 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 DATED the 18th of December, 2020 /s/ KEVIN A FORSBERG Attorney for Glenna Dell Laughlin State Bar No.: 24009204 15899 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Telephone: (936) 588-6226 Facsimile: (936) 588-6229 NOTICE TO CREDITORS E-mail: kevin@forsberglaw.net Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration, for the estate of RICHARD Published Date: December 30, 2020

MILLER VETTER, Deceased, were issued on December 28, 2020 in Cause No 20-39808-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, to MARGARET VETTER. Claims may be presented in care of the Independent Administrator's attorney, addressed as follows: Mitch Mitchell, Gauntt Koen Binney & Kidd, LLP, 25700 I45 North, Suite 130, Spring, Texas 77386.

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 29th day of December, 2020.

Published Date: December 30, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a wine and beer retailer's permit by The Dobbin Feed Store LLC located at 26333 Old Hwy 105 W, Montgomery, Texas. Officer of LLC is Trea Luedke.

Published Dates: December 30, 2020 and January 6, 2021

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PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Public Hearings on Permit Applications, Special Hearing, and Regular Board Meeting.

6:00 P.M., January 12, 2021 655 Conroe Park North Drive Conroe, TX 77303 Per Governor Abbott's March 16, 2020 order temporarily suspending certain open meetings requirements for governmental entities to mitigate the spread of COVID 19, the District may hold this hearing/meeting by telephone or videoconference.

If the hearing/meeting is held by telephone or videoconference, the District will comply with the Attorney General's requirements.

You can read the press release and additional information from the Attorney General as well as a complete list of open meetings laws subject t o t h e t e m p o r a r y s u s p e n s i o n a t :

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/governors-office-clearspath-governmental-bodies-meet-telephonically-or-videoconference-during Published Date: December 30, 2020

Contact Montgomery County News to Publish Legal Notices 936-449-6397

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Community Best Friends Animal Society Offers the Top 5 Ways Pets Can Make Our 2021 New Year’s Resolutions Stick!

It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance.

The good news is that there is someone who might be able to help you reach those goals who’s closer than you think: your dog or cat. That’s right, Fido and Fluffy can provide you with the motivation to get 2021 started on the right track.

Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal w e l f a r e o rg a n i z a t i o n focused on making America a no-kill nation by 2025, offers five ways your pets can be the best resolution buddies.

(Keeping in mind masks, leash laws, and social distancing should be observed whenever you’re in public. It's also wise to research hours of operation for any destination before you visit.)

1. Start Moving Do you have an active dog? Then you have a free personal trainer! Dogs love to get exercise and do it with such enthusiasm, they’re sure to make you smile as you head out the d o o r . Wa l k i n g a t a vigorous pace for just 30 minutes, five times a week can provide the moderately intensive cardiovascular exercise most physicians recommend.

(If you and your dog aren’t quite ready to hit that goal at the moment, try a 10-minute walk at your own pace and boost your time by five-minute increments each week).

Some cats even like to go for walks on a leash and harness or in a stroller.

If you’re not sure how your own kitty would feel about it, do some research online to find the safest ways to introduce walking or strolling into your routine.

And if you really want to make those steps count, download Best Friends’ ResQWalk app. Sponsored by Front of the

Pack, ResQWalk not only tracks your mileage, it allows people to raise money for animal rescues and shelters in the U.S. every time they go walking.

2. Ease stress Of course, pets are adorable to look at and fun to hang out with...it turns out they’re also good for you! As research has shown, spending quality time with pets can lessen anxiety, lower blood pressure, and bolster your immune system—health benefits many of us can use.

How can you make the most of this natural stress relief? A daily fifteenminute break with your cat or dog to meditate is a great start. Sit with your pet in a quiet, comfortable place, focus on being present, breathing deeply, and stroking your pet’s fur. Another option is to break out a yoga mat and do some poses with your cat or dog, which will not only ease stress, but also provides a gentle workout.

3. Eat better Did your eating habits

change in 2020? This year swap out fatty, sweet, or salty treats and start sharing some good-foryou snacks with your pet.

Dogs can eat raw sunflower or pumpkin seeds, plus produce like watermelon, blackberries, cranberries, blueberries, bananas, apple slices, and baby carrots (but no grapes or raisins, which can be toxic). Cats can get in on the fun, too. Felines can enjoy fish like salmon or mackerel, meats like plain boiled chicken, and even a bit of cheese or egg.

Just keep in mind that only 10 percent of a pet’s daily calories should come from treats. Your veterinarian can confirm which foods are appropriate for your pet.

4. Venture Out If you’ve been stuck at home and can’t take one more day staring at four walls, leash up your dog (or a travel loving cat, if you’ve got one) and hit the road for a day trip. Many beaches, state parks, and local landmarks are still open for sightseeing, so find a spot that’s sure to

support animals in need in order to sustain lifesaving”, said McKeel. “We encourage the Houston community to make a meaningful impact for animals by adopting from their local shelter or by temporary fostering an animal in their home.”

It is free to short-term foster an animal through the Best Friends Houston program. Supplies and medical care for the animal are included.

Email HoustonFoster@be stfriends.org to get started a n d visit www.BestFriends.or g/Houston for more information.

Ready to adopt? To get started, visit www.bestfriends.org/Hou ston where your perfect pet is waiting, whether through Best Friends in Houston or a partnering group in The Coalition to Save Houston's Pets.

“Now more than ever About Best Friends we need the Houston A n i m a l S o c i e t y i n community to continue to Houston boost you and your pet’s spirits.

5. Be Social Socializing may seem oxymoronic during COVID-19, but there is a way to be amongst others safely. Get outside with your dog! They are natural ice breakers and you’re sure to meet like-minded people who want to share about their own pets. A game of fetch or frisbee at the local park can also be a fun, socially distant activity to enjoy with friends and family.

Wait...what? You don’t have a pet?

Well, there’s no better time than the new year to adopt a new best friend!

By adopting, not only will you be saving a life, you’ll get a great deal, as most pets are also fixed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home for just one low fee.

Best Friends in Houston works collaboratively with city shelters, local animal welfare organizations and passionate individuals to save the lives of pets in shelters in Houston and the surrounding areas. To guide this work and help Houston become a no-kill city for cats and dogs, Best Friends launched the Coalition to Save Houston’s Pets in April of 2018 followed by a Community Cat Program, foster programs for dogs and cats, local adoption program and an out of state transport program.

For more information v i s i t bestfriends.org/Houston.

Join the conversation o n Facebook.com/bestfriend sanimalsocietyHOU/ and I n s t a g r a m (@bfas_houston

The YMCA Serving The Community Calendar Listings The YMCA is a Purpose – Not Just a Place. Here to serve and strengthen the community.

Blood Drive Donor Coach Dates Shadowbend YMCA Parking Lot, 6145 Shadowbend Place.

- Tuesday, December 29, 9am – 12:30pm Appointments preferred but walk-ups welcomed. https://www.commitf orlife.org/donor/schedul es/drive_schedule/3150 32 All donors receive a FREE Hoodie and Covid Antibody Test.

For more info visit giveblood.org

Branch Crossing YMCA Parking Lot, 8100 Ashlane Way. - Tuesday, December 29, 9am – 12:30pm Appointments preferred but walk-ups welcomed. https://www.commitf orlife.org/donor/schedul es/drive_schedule/3150 33 All donors receive a FREE Hoodie and Covid Antibody Test.

For more info visit giveblood.org Share the Warmth Coat Drive - Now thru Dec. 31st.

Drop off gently used/or new coats. All sizes welcomed.

Coat collection boxes available in the lobby at The Woodlands Family YMCAs. 6145 Shadowbend Place and 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands.

For more info call 281-367-9622.

YMCA Mobile Market Food Drive at Generations Church, 405 Rayford Road - Saturday, January 9, 11am Open to the community. Limited quantities.

First come, first served.

Community partner is Montgomery County Food Bank For more info call Jeremy at 281-367-9622

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Community The 2020 “Christmas In Historic Montgomery” The Montgomery Historical Society Thanks Many Participants And Volunteers

By Bea Rouse 936-524-9534 The Montgomery Historical Society was able to continue this year with the annual “Christmas in Historic Montgomery,” adhering to COVID-19 guidelines set by the CDC, t h a n k s t o t h e C i t y ’s donation of the use of the building and the Montgomery Monarchs National Charity League Chapter’s week-long efforts to decorate and the all-day intensive work keeping the platters filled. This Mother-Daughter community service group came up with a way that the 30th Annual Cookie Walk could go on by presenting fully wrapped cookies and candies and requiring masks and gloves for the pubic and servers, as well as limiting the number of people in the Montgomery Community Building at a time.

The Montgomery County Health Department approved of the event in light of these guidelins, the doors were opened two

hours earlier than usual, and the pubic came in droves as always—paid by the pound, happily donating to help to maintain the seven Society-owned historic buildings. The Society is grateful for the continued support of the NCL and for the support of Montgomery ISD parents and administrators for the donation of the thousands of convections.

As always, people lined up early, eager to get first choice of the convections and marvel at the elaborate decorations created by the talented NCL mothers and daughters. This was the 30th Cookie Walk created

by Reba Laughter, wife of Col. Rey Laughter longtime President of the Society—both of whom served this community since the mid-1970s. This aspect of the annual event is a major part of the p u b l i c ’s a t t r a c t i o n t o coming to Montgomery every 2nd Saturday each December. Montgomery Mayor Sara Countryman

and Society Board members presented three “cookie keys to the City” to commemorate this occasion to Mr. & Mrs. Ray Laughter and other family members created for each of Reba and Col. Laughter’s three children.

The crowd throughout the day was as heavy as usual for all events, including visiting the H o l i d a y M a r k e tplace—spread out to allow space between vendors.

The crowds lined the streets of the downtown historic area to enjoy the annual parade, this year produced by the City of

M o n t g o m e r y. P a r a d e walkers along the route handed out candies to the youngsters in lieu of throwing them from the floats—a new rule for the public’s safety. Thanks to the Montgomery Police Department, the parade was safe for the public and for vehicles.

The evening, as always was culminated by the C a n d l e l i g h t To u r o f historic buildings, with the historic Methodist Parsonage on College being the only private home on the tour this year due again to COVID-19.

(This home is listed for

sale, by the way.) The Society owes a great deal of gratitude to the Thomas Stubbs 2523 Conroe United Daughters of the Confederacy who were hostesses for the tour in the Society’s buildings. (See the accompanying photo of these volunteers in their authentical attire.) Their participation was set up by Society Board member, Eva Rains.

The Montgomery Historical Society is a nonprofit historical organization that dates back to the mid-1950s, and uses funds raised at this, the Society’s only fundraiser, to main-

tain the Society-owned historical buildings. The N. H. Davis Museum Complex & Museum on Liberty Street near Eva is usually open three days a week, but presently halting the free tours until we can all go on about our lives without concern for the virus. For private tours, call 936.597.4360.

V i s i t htps://www.facebook.com /search/top/?q=montogme ryhistorialsociety for more information or call Bea at 936.t524.0534.

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Community Veteran Of The Week: Gary Lee Stevens Toni Sperduti McGrew Contributing Columnist TonitheTGR@aol.com Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.

As I am finding folks to write about, I looked around at some of my friends and this guy is one of them. He has been a car friend of mine for many, many years and it is a joy to tell you about him. His name is Gary Lee Stevens and he grew up in Huntsville and was drafted right out of

high school in 1970 and went to basic training in Fort Polk.

He completed his Advanced Training at Fort Leonard Wood and served two years as a combat engineer. But just as he got orders to go to Fort Carson, Colorado he was involved in a horrible Jeep accident that broke his neck. He then spent many months in

and out of a body cast at various military hospitals.

He had considered making the military a career and even though that accident sidelined him, he obtained the rank of Spec 4/E4 in his two years.

After recovery from the accident he used his Army training and worked as a Fabricator welder and fitter for Oil and Gas Supply in Alief, Texas, from which he retired. He met his sweet wife, Marie, while in the service since she was a friend of another gal he was supposed to go on a blind date with, but he went out with Marie instead and they have been married for 48 years next March.

Since Gary is retired now, he has many fulltime hobbies. He is often seen at car shows driving his ’46 Packard or his ’36 Chevrolet Pickup to these events and both vehicles are a site to see. He does all the work on the rebuilding of them and they are exceptional.

Gary also does outstanding oil painting of landscapes and wildlife. But his best work is on his custom made knives fashioned out of a variety of wood. He forges all the metal himself using his knowledge of fabricating.

A majority of our veterans are usually involved in community service as that is learned in the military to have each others back and that is where Gary helps in the area as a Free Mason. Gary is an all-around great example of a Veteran who had a little glitch occur in his service but used it all to his advantage and made it work for him and states he has been blessed in life.

And I agree with him because he and Marie are a blessing to our community.

As the New Year approaches, wishing everyone a safe celebration and hopes for a great 2021!!!

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