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March 11, 2020 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Horace

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Texas Rebel Joan of Arc Chapter

Pursuit on I45 of the United Daughters of the Weekly Leads to Confederacy Participates in Gas Prices Multiple Conroe’s “Go Texan Parade”! Arrests

(March 9, 2020) - Texas gas prices have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09/g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 0.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 12.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas is priced at $1.81/g today while the most expensive is $3.59/g, a difference of $1.78/g. The lowest price in the state today is $1.81/g while the highest is $3.59/g, a difference of $1.78/g. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $0.61/g while the most expensive is $4.87/g, a difference of $4.26/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 6.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.36/g today. The national average is down 5.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 12.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa$2.24/g, unchanged from last week's $2.24/g. San Antonio- $1.95/g, down 5.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.00/g. Austin- $2.03/g, down 5.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.09/g. “It's been an unprecedented week, one in which oil majors Russia and Saudi Arabia saw anything but eye-to-eye on lowering oil production, leading crude oil prices to plummet 20% in Sunday evening trade, combined with COVID-19 fears escalating, and gas prices have no where to go but down and like a rock," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Oil has now seen its value cut nearly in half after Iran tensions inflamed prices months ago and it doesn't immediately look like it will get any better. For motorists, I urge them to be in absolutely no hurry to fill up as gas prices will drop in nearly every nook and cranny of the country, from the smallest cities to the largest metros, at a time of year that prices are usually rising, we'll see anything but that. The national average came into March like a lamb and will likely be leaving as a lion, with prices roaring lower."

Left to Right: RJOA Jenny Lehr, Vice Pres. Anita Stevens, Future Member Debbie LaRue, SCV Doug Collings, RJOA Shana Arthur, Founder & President Elaine Collings, 2nd Vice Pres. Lyn Howard. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy proudly represents their Texas Heritage in their Period Dress, for Conroe’s “Go Texan Parade”. While waiting in the Parade lineup, The Texas Confederate Bells and Beau salute the

with Texas and Confederate Flags, and a huge RJOA Chapter Parade Flag, giant flowers and garlands, pistols and cow horns, Confederate Swords mounted, old fashioned ladies prairie shoes, ribbons and huge tassels, with the Rebel Joan Of Arc Banner proudly displayed

high above all. The best decoration was the Confederate Belles & Gentleman, adorned in furs and their Period Dress for this Texas Historic Period. The crowds cheered this float, and it is obvious a FUN day was had by All !

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce Statewide Testing Capabilities For Coronavirus

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a joint press conference with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to provide an update on the state testing capabilities for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Governor announced that the state now has the capacity to test for COVID-19. Six public health labs within Texas' Laboratory Response Network are now equipped to perform COVID-19 testing, with the remaining four being fully equipped in the coming days. The Governor also provided an update on Texas' first case of coronavirus in Fort Bend County, and assured the public that the risk to Texans remains low. "The state of Texas continues to build on our existing capabilities to protect public health and safeguard our communities against the coronavirus,” said Governor Abbott. “With six of Texas’ public health Community................2, 3, 8 labs now equipped to test for the coronavirus, and the Commentary............................4 remaining four soon to Devotional..........................5 follow, our state is better positioned to confront and Legals.............................6, 7 mitigate any potential spread Business Directory.............7

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Conroe Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo, and the owners of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Float: Mr Carl and RJOA Lyn Howard. The Texas Limo-GolfCart was decorated by Mr Carl Howard, and Sons of Confederate Veterans: Doug Collings, complete

of this virus. The risk to Texans remains low, and I ask that communities across the state continue to heed the guidance of local, state, and federal health officials." The Laboratory Response Network exists to provide laboratory diagnostics and maintain the capacity to respond to biological and chemical threats and other public health emergencies. The six public health labs within the network that are equipped to perform COVID-19 tests include Austin, Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth,

and Lubbock. The remaining four labs in the network will be equipped with testing capabilities in the coming days: Tyler, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Harlingen. The state public health lab network will be able to test over 125 patients per day once the entire network is equipped. The ability to provide testing in Texas will help shorten the time for healthcare providers to receive test results and public health officials to take appropriate steps. The first case of COVID-19 in Texas (outside

of the repatriation efforts carried out in San Antonio) was announced Wednesday, March 4th in Fort Bend County. Specimens from the individual were tested at the Houston Health Department Laboratory, and the results were reported in less than 24 hours. DSHS is providing assistance to aid Fort Bend County as they conduct their epidemiological contact investigation. The risk to Texans remains low. For more information on C O V I D - 1 9 , visit: https://dshs.texas.gov/ coronavirus/

On Friday, March 6, 2020, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Houston Police Department to assist with stopping a vehicle involved in an ATM Burglary in Kansas City, Missouri earlier the same day. Houston Police Department Officers were able to locate the vehicle as it traveled through Huntsville, Te x a s . D u r i n g t h e investigation, law enforcement also identified two other vehicles that were traveling in a convoy with the primary suspect v e h i c l e . A t approximately 4:30 PM, Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement agencies attempted to stop the vehicles at which time one vehicle pulled over, but the other two began to evade from law enforcement. The two suspects from the first vehicle were arrested without incident. As law enforcement pursued the other suspect vehicles the pursuit continued southbound on I45, at which time the second suspect vehicle was involved in a rollover crash at I-45 and FM 242. The two suspects in that vehicle were ultimately arrested. The third suspect vehicle continued south into Harris County where three suspects fled from the vehicle in the area of Richey Road and Ella Boulevard. Houston PD was able to capture all three suspects as they fled on foot. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Houston Police Department, Montgomery County Constables Pct 1 Office, Willis Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety all assisted in this pursuit and or investigation. All seven suspects were taken to the Montgomery County Jail where the investigation is still ongoing and charges are pending. Circumstances surrounding the ATM Robbery is referred to the Houston Police Department. Arrested: Walters, Octavious B/M 19 years old Hadnott, Jkorean B/M 20 years old Thomas, Ladarious B/M 26 years old Gilliam, Deandre B/M 18 years old Bogany, Jamarcus B/M 18 years old Robertson, Montray B/M 20 years old Brown, Clayton B/M 19 years old

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Entertainment Tonight The Sneaky, Creepy Little Shop Of Horrors Is Open in Conroe Today By “Doc” Fennessy Artistic Director Joe Viser for the Players Theater Company announces that The Sneaky, Creepy Little Shop Of Horrors is now open at the Owen Theater in Conroe. Oh yes folks, “THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, “with Adam Isbell “up-in-theDirector’s Chair,” Opened Friday at 8:00 p.m. October 6th in the Owen Theater n Conroe. The show under the able direction of Adam Isbell will run every Friday and Saturday night from March

13th until March 21st with 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinees on March 15th and 22nd. For Tickets call the Owen Theater Box-office daily between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. at: (936) 539-4090. In this little Florist Shop, there is a meek nerdy Floral Assistant who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant-man-eating plant who demands to be fed! Folks, believe me, this is a real science-fiction musical comedy!! This show has been around delighting audiences for a long time.

Since “The Little Shop of Horrors” opened at the Orpheum Theater offBroadway in 1982, it has charmed audiences in theaters and movie houses around the world. Based on Roger Corman’s superfast, super creepy, super cult hit film, Little Shop of Horrors is the story of Seymour Krelborn, a lovesick clerk in Mushnik’s Skid Row florist shop who finds fame, fortune and a whole lot more when he discovers a strange little plant with some odd eating habits. H o w a r d A s h m a n ’s

passion project began as a seed of an idea when he was a Baltimore teen and first saw the cult Roger Corman film, “The Little Shop of Horrors”. Years later, as the artistic director o f t h e - o ff - B r o a d w a y Theater WPA, Howard acquired the rights to the movie. Enlisting the aid of composer Alan Menken, who had worked with him on God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, Ashman began writing the book and lyrics. The show’s action opens on Skid Row as Seymour Krelborn finds that the strange little plant

he picked up in the flower district, needs a whole lot more than water to make it grow. Seymour says to the plant, “I’ve given you grow-lights and mineral supplements. What do you want from me? Blood?” (Wikipedia). Indeed, folks the plant, Audrey II, named for the woman Seymour secretly loves, begins growing. And its demands grow bigger and bolder, as does the love between Seymour and the actual Audrey. “Suddenly Seymour is standing beside you [the orchid plant] he says “You

don’t need no makeup. Don’t have to pretend” But true love doesn’t conquer all and Seymour resorts to murder, eventually losing everything to the dangerous bargain he made. Folks, this is a lot of fun for the evening and a Sunday afternoon Matinee with many surprises. For Tickets call the Owen Theater Box-office daily between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. at (936)-539-4090.

Suggestions For Mindful Eating: Butter Chicken Food for Thought Diana Anderson

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Butter chicken is like pizza, hot dogs, and grilled cheese sandwiches: Even when it’s bad, it’s good. If you've had butter chicken, you know this; if you haven't, think of tender chunks of chicken meat swimming in a mildly spiced tomato-based sauce, enriched with enough butter and cream to suggest the cook who made it loves you. There's very little not to like and it is very hard to mess up. Butter chicken is the General Tso’s of Indian f o o d , a g r e a t , e v e revolving, cross-

continental dish found in Delhi, London, New York, Perth and most points in between. If you have never had Indian food this is the perfect recipe to start with. In England they eat it like we eat Chinese food. There is an Indian restaurant in every small village and every few blocks in the bigger cities. They do a thriving “take away” business. There are a lot of butter chicken recipes on the Internet and most of them get 5 star reviews (proving the hard to mess up point). Of them all, my go-to recipe is the simplest and the best. It uses an InstaPot and requires an immersion blender (or using your regular blender). From start to finish give yourself

30 minutes. The basmati rice is made in the same InstaPot as the chicken so they will both be ready at the same time. The only other ingredient you may not have on hand is a spice blend called Garam Masala available in most supermarkets. Urvashi Pitre’s Instant Pot Butter Chicken Serves four. 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 5 or 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or thighs) 4 ounces butter, cut into cubes ½ c u p h e a v y (whipping) cream or fullfat coconut milk ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1. In the inner cooking pot of the Instant Pot, add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, one teaspoon of garam masala, cumin, and salt. Mix thoroughly, then place the chicken pieces on top of the sauce. Here is where you can co-cook the rice by placing the trivet that came with the InstaPot in over the chicken tomatoes mixture and

placing a heat proof bowl with the appropriate amount of basmati rice, water, salt and butter according to package directions. 2. Lock the lid into place. Select Manual or Pressure Cook, and adjust the pressure to High. Cook for ten minutes. 3. When the cooking is complete, let the pressure r e l e a s e n a t u r a l l y. Unlock the lid. Carefully remove the chicken and set it aside. 4. Using an immersion blender in the pot, blend together all the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Let the sauce cool for several minutes. 5. Add the butter cubes, cream, remaining teaspoon of garam masala, and cilantro. Stir until well

incorporated. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon when you’re done. 6. Remove half of the sauce and freeze it for later, or refrigerate for as long as three days. 7. Add the chicken back to the sauce. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting Sauté? and adjust to Less for low heat. Let the chicken heat through. Break it up into smaller pieces, if you like, but don’t shred it. 8. Serve over rice or riced cauliflower for paleo eaters. (That can also be co-cooked from frozen, just cover it with foil and no need to add water.) Add some fresh cilantro on top for presentation.

Lake Conroe Area Republican Women Awards Luncheon for Montgomery and Willis Elementary Essay Contest Winners

Lake Conroe Area R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n honored thirty-three local elementary students' exceptional achievement in the “My American Hero” Essay Contest. The Award Ceremony and Luncheon was held at the April Sound Country Club, Lakeview Room on March 5th. Student’s

Families, Teachers and school administrators celebrated the event. Essays and essay excepts were read to the large audience as each honored student was called to the podium for their moment of special recognition. First, Second and Third place winners from each school also received certificates of recognition from Congressman Brady, Senator Nichols and

Representative Metcalf. Several other area elected officials contributed moments to the students’ “Goody Bags” Te a m s o f L C A RW m e m b e r s convened at each school to read all the submitted

essays and select the top three. Area Women and spouses are invited to participate as members in next year’s Essay competition. For more information please see www.LCARW.org.

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Comments According to Doc The Famous Young Texas Artists Are Here In Town!!! Walden Happenings By Doc Fennessy The opinions expressed in this editorial do not necessarily reflect those of MCN.

[ PA RT- T H R E E ] . Talented classical musicians from around the globe will perform in Conroe’s Crighton Theatre Saturday, March 14 when Young Texas Artists Music C o m p e t i t i o n ( Y TA ) presents its Finalists’ Concert and Awards. About the Young Texas Artists Music Competition. An official music competition of the State of Texas, Young Texas Artists has, since its founding in 1983, encouraged excellence in young musicians, inspired their audiences and helped further the careers of thousands of classical musicians. It is one of the few competitions in the country that features four divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. This Texas competition for Texas artists has helped produce many distinguished professionals who have gone on to join orchestras, opera companies, universities and music schools around the world. The Young Texas Artists Music Competition is a member of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Cultural Trust and Texans f o r t h e [ A r t s . youngtexasartists.org] “The concerts, always unforgettable, are the culmination of everything we work toward,” YTA President and CEO Susie Pokorski said. “For the outstanding young artists who perform, the concerts provide an invaluable

opportunity for growth. And for our audiences, there’s something powerful and uplifting about seeing and hearing these immensely talented classical musicians.” YTA is the only classical music competition in Texas offering four performance divisions: Voice; Piano; Strings; and Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar. Contestants vie for a share of $20,000 in monetary prizes, along with career mentoring and performance opportunities. This year’s concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the historic Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., in downtown Conroe. The top two finalists from each category will perform, and gold and silver medals will be awarded for each division. YTA also will present the Grand Prize and Audience Choice Award. The concert is one of two spectacular YTA events taking place that evening. YTA’s Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala begins at 5 p.m. with a reception and live music, f o l l o w e d b y d i n n e r, dancing and an auction at 5:45 p.m. Following the concert, at around 9:45 p.m., the gala festivities continue with more live Texas music, desserts and champagne toasts. All gala activities take place in the YTA’s Grand Pavilion, a few steps from Crighton Theatre. “I’m so proud that these amazing events take place in our community,” said Gala Co-Chair Allyson Ayton of Lake Conroe, who is heading up the gala team this year with CoChair Terry Husbands Giles of Conroe. “One thing I’ve noticed is once people come to the concert and gala and take in all of the fun, the gorgeous music and the excitement, they almost always make a point

of returning the following year.” YTA offers combination gala-concert tickets, along with the option of simply attending the concert. In addition, the preliminary rounds of the YTA competition are free and open to the public. The lineup includes Strings division preliminaries at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12; Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp, and Guitar at 9 a.m. Friday, March 13; Voice at 2:30 p.m. March 13; and Piano at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14. These rounds will all take place at the Crighton Theatre. The competition is open to classical artists ages 1832 (20-32 for Voice) who are Texas residents or affiliated with a Texas music school. “Everything about the competition is designed to help emerging classical artists launch their careers, from the experience of performing for the prize package to the thoughtful critiques the artists receive from our judges—of whom all are leaders in their fields,” YTA Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham said. Returning to the concert this year is crowd favorite Jade Simmons, an emerging artist expert, well-known concert pianist and one-of-a-kind personality. Simmons will serve as mistress of ceremonies and interview the competition finalists onstage. Folks, one of the factors that draws world-class emerging artists to this competition is the panel of judges, which comprises respected leaders in their musical genres. YTA Judges names read like “WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC!” Like the judges, YTA “alumni” represent a long list of esteemed institu-

The Young Texas Artist’s President/CEO the dynamic and creative Susie Pokorski has another outstanding Official Texas State Musical Competition and Concert happening on Saturday, March 14th at the famous Crighton Theatre in Conroe!!!

tions, including distinguished music schools, orchestras and opera companies around the globe. Some have received additional industry recognition, too. In 2019, soprano Jessica E. J o n e s , a 2 0 1 2 Y TA contestant, won a Grammy for “Best Opera Recording.” Pianist Kenny Broberg, Y TA’ s 2 0 1 3 S i l v e r Medalist, was the Silver Medalist in the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Broberg said his experience with YTA contributed to future success. “It opened opportunities to meet presenters, to play with some different orchestras, and to make connections with people who are in the business in a

way I didn’t have before,” Broberg said. “I’m performing very consistently now and basically living the life of a concert pianist.” The YTA always is looking for area families to host out-of-town contestants in their homes during the competition. Volunteering is a rewarding experience that often leads to long-term friendships with the musicians. For more information, email D a v i d H w a a t dhwa1952@gmail.com. Tickets to YTA’s gala and the concert are going quickly. Both are available o n l i n e a t youngtexasartists.org. Young Texas Artists sponsors and supporters this year include Houston P u b l i c M e d i a

(houstonpublicmedia.org), Lynda and Dan Kain, Annette and Ken Hallock, Carol and Dr. Douglas Aycock and the Conroe Visitors Bureau (visitconroe.com). For sponsorship information, contact Susie Pokorski, President/CEO of Young Texas Artists, at 936-7567017 or e-mail [susiepokorski@gmail.co m]. Much of the information in this article has been gleaned from a “PressRelease” from \:Susan Love Fitts Communications Susan Love Fitts, 9365 9 7 - 8 8 2 5 [ s usan@susanlovefitts.com]. Thank You Again Susan!!!

The Rundown on Equine Shoulder Sweeney COLLEGE STATION, March 6, 2020 – Horses are remarkably active animals that make good use of their limbs and joints as they canter, gallop, and trot. As such, it is important that owners are cognizant of their horse’s health and of potential conditions that might arise. Dr. Jeffrey Watkins, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, weighs in on shoulder Sweeney, also known as suprascapular neuropathy, a condition affecting the nerves and muscles of a horse’s shoulder region. “Shoulder Sweeney refers to an injury of the suprascapular nerve, which runs over the front part of the scapula and provides the nerve supply to two major muscles that support the shoulder joint,” Watkins said. “When the nerve is injured, these muscles are unable to

function normally and will undergo atrophy, which can occur very rapidly.” This condition presents in two forms, chronic and acute, according to Watkins. The chronic form of shoulder Sweeney was once common in horses that often pulled heavy loads, such as wagons and farm equipment, and was attributed to repetitive nerve injury often associated with ill-fitting harness collars. In these chronic cases, clinicians typically find significant atrophy of the two major muscles that are supplied by the nerve overlying the scapula, and when these muscles atrophy, the bony spine of the scapula becomes very prominent. Chronic shoulder Sweeney has become less frequent, as workhorses are less common. “What we see today, most of the time, is a much

more acute injury,” he said. “Usually, it's because the horse is running fast and hits something immovable, another horse or a fence post, very forcefully with the point of their shoulder.” This impact causes an acute nerve injury that results in dysfunction of the two major muscles noted above. These muscles are responsible for maintaining the lateral stability of the shoulder joint and when they lose their nerve supply acutely, the shoulder region becomes unstable. Watkins said it is important to consider other potential conditions that can occur secondary to a high-impact injury to the shoulder region. An examination by a veterinarian, including highquality radiographs of the shoulder region, is necessary to rule out other injuries, such as a fracture. Shoulder Sweeney is usually diagnosed by

observing the gait of the horse and tends to be straightforward. “They have a very characteristic gait where whenever they try to put weight on their leg, their shoulder joint partially dislocates to the outside,” Watkins said. “These horses don't walk well; they have a very obvious gait abnormality that basically makes them unusable in the short-

term.” Though this condition can significantly impact a horse’s function in the short term, the good news is that most horses suffering from an acute shoulder Sweeney will recover stability in that joint over time and will be able to function normally again. But the process requires rest and patience. “ I t ’s i m p o r t a n t t o recognize it can take quite a

long time for that nerve to heal and to basically regrow,” Watkins said. “We usually say it will take six to eight months for that nerve to begin to regain function and for that shoulder to stabilize and no longer have issues.” B y Te x a s A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Staff

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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Seek Answers from CDC on Coronavirus Response & Next Steps in San Antonio WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (RTexas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressing concern for Texans’ health and safety after an individual, who had traveled to Wuhan, China, was released from isolation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San

Antonio, despite testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon confirming the positive test result, the CDC returned the individual to isolation after 12 hours in the San Antonio c o m m u n i t y, p o s s i b l y exposing others to the disease. I n t h e l e t t e r, t h e Senators wrote: “We understand that COVID-19 is a new virus

and we are still learning about the cycle of infection and diagnostic criteria. However, we are deeply concerned that CDC would allow an individual who had tested positive to reenter the community and risk wider public exposure. To this end, we have questions on how this incident occurred and how it can be avoided in the future.” Following a letter from

the CDC to the Texas Health Commissioner explaining the incident and next steps, the Senators added in a statement: “The health and safety of the people in Texas is our top priority. We need to take every necessary precaution to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect lives, and to do so we need to understand the science and the facts from those on

the frontlines in San Antonio, Texas, who bore the brunt of the quarantine. We will continue to push for answers from the CDC and work closely with Governor Abbott and Texas health officials to make sure more individuals do not become infected.” As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, Sen. Cruz will be holding a hearing

tomorrow, March 4, on the role commercial air travel plays in both spreading and containing coronavirus and what Congress can do to prevent further outbreaks. Learn more about the hearing and Sen. Cruz’s efforts to reduce the spread of the disease and protect lives here.

Governor Abbott Announces School Safety And Victims' Services Research Survey For Educators Across Texas AUSTIN - Governor the School Safety and the state of Texas. This G r e g A b b o t t t o d a y Victims' Services Research survey, administered by announced the launch of Survey for educators across S a m H o u s t o n S t a t e University (SHSU) and the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University (TSSC), will glean information on school preparedness during, before, and after crises such as active shooter situations Wednesday or natural disasters. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then The survey will be sent gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high to more than 500,000 near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. educators across the state Wednesday Night and will take approxiMostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South mately 20 minutes to wind around 5 mph. Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. AUSTIN - The Office Friday Night of the Secretary of State Cloudy, with a low around 67. today announced that Saturday Texas will become the 30th A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstate to join the Electronic storms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high Registration Information near 80. Center (ERIC), a nonSaturday Night profit consortium of A 30 percent chance of showers and thundermember states. ERIC’s storms, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low mission is to assist states in around 66. increasing voter participaSunday tion and improving the A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderaccuracy of America's storms. Cloudy, with a high near 79. voter rolls. ERIC is Sunday Night governed and managed by A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderthe member states, and was storms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. formed in 2012 with Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderassistance from The Pew storms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Charitable Trusts. During the 2019 session, the 86th Texas Legislature approMontgomery County News priated $1.5 million for Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 Texas to join the consorE-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net tium. web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Participation in ERIC Publisher: M. Ryan West will assist Texas elections

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complete. The results will inform a statewide needs assessment being conducted by SHSU and TSCC—the largest needs assessment on school safety in the state's history. This assessment will inform policy makers of ways in which the State of Texas can further support educators' needs regarding safety, mental health, and violence in schools. Funding for the survey has been provided by the Office of the Governor's Public

Safety Office, and is part of the continued implementation of Governor Abbott's School and Firearm Safety Action Plan released in May 2018. "The State of Texas remains committed to ensuring our educators and campuses have the support they need to address safety, mental health, and threats of violence in our schools," said Governor Abbott. "This survey is a vital part of that commitment, and I encourage all potential

respondents to participate. This will assist in our continued work to secure our schools and proactively address mental health among our students. I am grateful to Sam House State University and the Texas School Safety Center for their leadership on this important initiative. Together, we will ensure the safety and security of our students and teachers."

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officials in identifying and conducting outreach to eligible but unregistered voters to encourage them to register to vote. The program will also help the State identify voters who have moved within Texas, voters who have moved out of Texas, voters who have died, and voters with duplicate registrations in Texas. "Today's announcement that the Lone Star State will join ERIC is an important next step as we strive to identify and conduct outreach to eligible but unregistered voters," said Keith Ingram, Director of Elections. "Through this outreach, our state will continue to foster an active and engaged citizenry by

encouraging all eligible Texans to play an active role in our democratic process." " We ’ r e t h r i l l e d t o welcome Texas as the newest member of ERIC," said Shane Hamlin, Executive Director of ERIC. "Membership in ERIC will improve the accuracy and integrity of Texas’ voter rolls, while helping the state more efficiently reach out to millions of eligible but unregistered Texans to give them information on how to register." "The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Texas is very pleased to hear that Secretary Hughs is moving Texas forward by joining ERIC,'' said Grace Chimene, President of

LWV Texas. "We advocated for Texas' participation, and we applaud the bipartisan legislative effort that funded this program." Current ERIC member states include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, We s t Vi r g i n i a , a n d Wisconsin. The District of Columbia is also a member. Learn more about ERIC.

Social Security Matters by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit? Dear Rusty:. My husband is 70 and has been taking Social Security for several years. His benefit is $2,100 per month. I am 60 and will turn 61 in March. I have very little built up and my expected SS benefit at my full retirement age is $1163 and $829 if I choose to take it at age 62. We are comfortable with our current income, but the benefit at 62 is enticing. I want to know how taking it at 62 would affect my situation if my husband predeceases me. Would I then be able to exchange my benefits for his? Please advise. Signed: Planning Ahead. Dear Planning: Taking your own SS benefit early (before your full retirement age) won’t affect the amount of your survivor benefit should your husband predecease you. The only thing that would affect your survivor benefit is the age at which you claim it. So yes, you could

claim your own benefit first and then switch to your survivor benefit later without hurting your eventual survivor benefit. If you have reached your full retirement age (FRA) when your husband passes, your survivor benefit will be 100% of the amount your husband is receiving at his death, instead of your own smaller benefit. But if you take the survivor benefit before your FRA, it will be actuarially reduced according to the number of months prior to FRA it is claimed. To be clear, if your husband were to pass before you reached FRA, you have the option to wait until your FRA to claim the survivor benefit (so you can get 100% of his benefit). In other words, you could continue to collect your own benefit until your survivor benefit reached 100% at your FRA (a survivor benefit reaches maximum at FRA). Be aware, though, that there is another consideration if you claim your own SS benefit before you reach your full retirement age. If you are still working and claim your benefit before your FRA, you’ll be subject to Social Security’s “earnings limit” which, if exceeded, will cause SS to

take back future benefits equal to 50% of the amount you exceeded the limit by (the 2020 limit is $18,240, but it changes annually). If you have substantial earnings from working, that could mean you will go some number of months without benefits (depending upon your earnings level). In the year you reach your FRA (but prior to your FRA) the earnings limit goes up by 2.6 times and the penalty is less, and once you reach your FRA there is no longer an earnings limit. But, I want to make sure you’re aware that collecting early and exceeding the earnings limit will affect your benefits. If you go months without benefits because you exceeded the earnings limit, SS will give you time credit for those months when you reach your FRA, which will result in a small increase in your own SS benefit at that time. But the bottom line is that collecting your own Social Security benefit early will not affect your eventual survivor benefit. Only the age at which you claim it, if earlier than your FRA, will affect the amount of your survivor benefit. And, by the way, your FRA as a widow is 4

months less than your normal FRA because SS takes 2 years off of your birth year to determine your “widow’s FRA.” This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/prog rams/social-securityadvisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundatio n.org.

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Love, Comfort, And Peace At Home With Jesus Spreading the Word

By Gail J. Box Gailbox@consolidated.net

Jesus taught His disciples many ways to reassure them of how to live in this world without Him. He knew they would face many trials, so He used earthly examples of how to continue to live in harsh times and still cling to their faith. So Jesus begins by talking of branches that bear fruit and of being “pruned” so that the tree

bears “more fruit.” The illustrations to follow for the disciples would be the same for us as we live a life of love for Jesus. He said: “…every branch that bears fruit, He (the Father), prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” (Meaning: As we fellowship with God and pray, He takes away worldly distractions which pull us away from producing good fruit in Jesus.) The “fruit” we bear has to have Jesus’ love in us to produce more fruit. We can’t do anything without having His love and fellowship growing in us. John 15:2b – 5. The next group of

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-2731755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-4945775, www.churchofthego odsoldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-5975560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936767-4744

Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 407-735-6403, dacusbaptist@conso lidated.net www.dacusbaptist.o rg First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-5974230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-7562505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-5974668 Union Grove Baptist About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Service 10:50, Sunday 9:45 CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran ChurchLCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936597-8013 Web : www.livingsaviorte xas.org Pastor David R. Bailes.

scriptures involves what it truly means to “abide.” Jesus tells us what happens if we don’t abide in Him. Essentially that person is thrown away and dries up. In time, the branches dry up, and are thrown away, and then burned. Then we who believe are those who abide in Jesus, and will hear these comforting words: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 Jesus, right there, tells us to keep Him close as we read our Bible, and He will answer our wants and wishes. The next few

verses are some of the most comforting words in our Bible: “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.” John 15:8-12.

What beautiful words of love and peace Jesus has for us to take into our hearts and lives. Gil and I know about the tomato vines he plants every year. As they begin to grow, the vine has strong leaves and other (fake) stems that grow on the main vines. He knows if he lets those fake ones continue to grow, it stunts the growth of the main vine which produces the best tomatoes. So, early on, he begins to prune, or cut off, the “suckers” from the main vine. Then his tomatoes will grow to maximum sizes. Some are as big around as his hand, like the

“Beef Eaters,” the “Big Boys,” and the “Better Boys.” Being a city girl, I had no idea that tomatoes even had names! Of course, he was raised in the country and was trained by his grandmother as he helped her plant and prune on their farm. I’ve learned how caring can lead to sharing, as we are able to bless others with the bounty that God gives us. We hope all of you have a bountiful spring and pray God’s blessings upon everyone.

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, 936588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936597-8921 Father’s House, Family Worship Center, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-5826696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936449-4414 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, 936-5975757 Fellowship of Montgomery Pastor: Dr. Dale Talbert Executive Pastor: Dr. Brian Roberson 12681 FM 149

Worship Service: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Children & Student Ministries: 6:30 p.m. 936.597.3949 www.fellowshipofm ontgomery.net EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936-756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936-4496807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.co m Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 10 am Worship Service 18501 Fm1097 West @ the Bentwater West Gate Entrance Pastor Cary Smith

Covenant Fellowship 302 N. Danville, Willis, Tx. 77378 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org Celebration Service 10am Sundays Youth Explosing 7pm Wednesdays Pastors Sean & Lori Jo Cook PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-5824855 Email: cofcmontgomery@c onsolidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgom ery.org Paul Praschnik, Minister

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO: NAMFON SONGMUANG and TIMOTHY BROWN GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You are commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff's petition at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation by 10:00 A.M. before the Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 3 of Montgomery County, Texas at 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 100, The woodlands. Texas 77380-3664.

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TABC NOTICE Notice is hereby given in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code that HNH Investment L.P. dba Whiskey Charlie's Liquor #6 has filed application for Package Store Permit, Package Store Tasting Permit, Beer Retail Dealer's Off-Premise License, Local Cartage Permit. Said business to be conducted at 15320 Hwy 105 W Suite 106, Montgomery (Montgomery County), TX 77356. HNH Investment L.P. DBA Whiskey Charlie's Liquor #6 HNH Management Inc, Managing Partner; Marc Hughes, Partner; Jarrek Hartsell, Partner; Alfred C Backer IV, Partner Published Date: March 4, 11, 2020

Said Plaintiff's Petition was filled on June 19, 2018. The file number of said suit being Number 18CV3-001555. The Names of the parties in said suit are: SHAWN SOKOLOW Vs. NAMFON SONGMUANG; TIMOTHY BROWN SMALL CLAIMS The nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to wit. FAILURE TO RETURN SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR 179 ANISE TREE PLACE, SPRING TX 77382 As more fully shown by Plaintiff's petition on file in this suit. GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court, at office in The Woodlands, Texas, this March 2, 2020 MATT BEASLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Shandra Dean SHANDRA DEAN, Court Clerk Published Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS ) COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY ) BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE DATED February 24, 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 #18-02-01889; Propel Financial Services, LLC, as Agent and Attorney in Fact For Propel Funding National 1, LLC, Et Al Vs. Laverne Smith, Et Al; and to me directed and delivered as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, I have on the 9th day of March, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday of April, 2020, the same being the 7th 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: BEING LOT 33, BLOCK 2, OF SILVERSTONE, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Q, SHEET 94 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2720 SILVERSTONE WAY, CONROE, TX 77304

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert McDonald, Deceased (the "Estate") were issued on March 5, 2020 under Cause No. 2039072-P, pending in County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas, to Elizabeth Ann McDonald and Karin Beth McDonald Volk (the “Co-Executors”). Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Co-Executors, addressed as follows: Elizabeth Ann McDonald and Karin Beth McDonald Volk, Independent Co-Executors Estate of Robert McDonald, Deceased c/o Ms. Cheryl Cain Crabbe Winstead PC 24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 500 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 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: March 5, 2020 WINSTEAD PC By: Cheryl Cain Crabbe Texas State Bar Number 00785793 ccrabbe@winstead.com Kevin T. Keen Texas State Bar Number 24113386 kkeen@winstead.com 24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 500 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Telephone: (281) 681 5900 Facsimile: (281) 681 5901 ATTORNEYS FOR CO-EXECUTORS Published date: March 11, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on February 6, 2020, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Ralph Davidson Megee, III, Deceased, were issued to Deann A. Megee as Independent Executrix of said Estate, in proceedings in the County Court at Law No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas, numbered 19-38816-P, and pending in said Court and that she now holds such Letters. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same to the said Deann A. Megee, as Independent Executrix or said Estate, in care of The Doslich Law Firm, PLLC attorneys, at the address given below and within the time prescribed by law: The Doslich Law Firm, PLLC Attn.: Amanda R. Doslich 705 Asbury Street Houston, TX 77007 DATED the 20th day of February, 2020. THE DOSLICH LAW FIRM, PLLC By /s/ Amanda R. Doslich AMANDA R. DOSLICH State Bar No. 24059693 Attorneys for Deann A. Megee Independent Executrix of the Estate of Ralph Davidson Megee, III 705 Asbury Street Houston, TX 77007 Telephone: 713-396-2980 Published Date: March 11, 2020

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 NOTICE TO IMPLEMENT REVISED FIXED FUEL FACTOR 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 Entergy Texas, Inc. hereby publishes NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 36.203 of 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, the Public Utility Regulatory Act (codified in TEX. UTIL. CODE) and 16 Tex. Admin. Code § and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. 25.235(b), it filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “Commission”) on February 20, 2020, a tariff to implement a revised fixed fuel factor. All of Entergy Texas' retail customers whose fuel charges are calculated under the Texas fixed fuel factor tariff – Dated at Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, this the 9 Day of March 2020. including but not limited to Residential, Small General Service, Large General Service, Large Industrial Power Service, and Street and Outdoor Lighting Service – will be affected Gene DeForest, by the Commission's approval of the revised fixed fuel factor. The revised fixed fuel factor, Constable of Montgomery if approved, will affect only the fuel portion of the rates charged by Entergy Texas and will County Precinct No. 2 of have no effect on non-fuel base rates. Montgomery County, Texas Entergy Texas seeks Commission approval to revise the fixed fuel factor effective with the first billing cycle of the March 2020 billing month. Entergy Texas proposed that the By: C. Michael White fixed fuel factor be changed pursuant to a semi-annual filing to be made each February and Chief of Montgomery August, with revised fuel factors to be effective with the first billing cycle of the March and County Constable Precinct September billing months, pursuant to a methodology that changes the fuel factor based 2 of Montgomery County, upon changes in the published price of natural gas. This methodology was authorized for Texas use in Docket No. 32915. Published Dates: March 11, 18, 25, 2020 The revised fixed fuel factor, differentiated by voltage level, is as follows:

PUBLIC NOTICE 2006 HUMMER H3 LL VIN# 5GTDN136468152360 $544.50 ILLINOIS LICENSE PLATE BE15630 TOWED FROM 2414 N. FRAZIER RD STEWART COACH VIN N/A TOWED FROM 16833 HIGHLINE BLVD $544.50 NO OWNER INFORMATION Vehicles towed by MSC Towing and is currently being stored at 2416 North Frazier St, Conroe TX Each vehicle will be disposed of in accordance with applicable laws of the State of Texas, if it is not reclaimed within 45 days. Storage charges accrue at $20.00 plus tax per day until the vehicle is claimed. Total storage charges cannot be computed until vehicle is claimed. The storage charge will accrue daily until vehicle is released. Vehicles are released to registered owners or their authorized representatives within one hours notice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In accordance with the TDLR you are advised that we have in our possession the above described vehicle. You may recover it by bringing Proof of Ownership, Government issued Photo ID, and paying the total charges that are due. If you no longer have an interest in the above described vehicle, please call to discuss a settlement with management. State Law prohibits abandoning a motor vehicle in Texas. MSC TOWING 0652111VSF 2416 N FRAZIER, CONROE, TX 77303 936-441-3500 Published Date: March 11, 2020

FACTOR BY VOLTAGE LEVELS Delivery Voltage Fixed Fuel Factor Secondary $0.0233406 per kWh Primary $0.0227767per kWh 69kV/138kV $0.0221403per kWh 230kV $0.0217962per kWh The revised fuel factor would result in a decrease in Entergy Texas' annual Texas retail fuel and purchased power revenues by approximately $6.5 million, or 1.3% on an annual basis. Compared to the fixed fuel factor approved by the Commission effective September 2019, a residential customer using 1000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would see an approximate decrease of .3% annually, or $.34 on average per month, on his/her electric bill. The fixed fuel factor rate is designed to pass through to customers the actual fuel costs incurred by Entergy Texas to serve customers. Entergy Texas is not allowed to make a profit on fuel costs. Amounts collected from affected customers pursuant to the revised fixed fuel factor will be subject to final review by the Commission in Entergy Texas' next applicable fuel reconciliation proceeding before the Commission. Entergy Texas expects the revised fixed fuel factor to be in effect for the billing period of March 2020 through September 2020. Persons with questions or who want more information on this petition may contact Entergy Texas at Attn: Customer Service – Fuel Factor, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or call [1-800-368-3749 (once you hear: “Welcome to Entergy” select option 1, then press 5, then press 7)] during normal business hours. A complete copy of this petition is available for inspection at the address listed above. The Commission has assigned Docket No. 50568 to this proceeding. Persons who wish to formally participate in this proceeding, or who wish to express their comments concerning this petition should contact the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Customer Protection, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call (512) 936-7120 or toll-free at (888) 782-8477. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may call (512) 936-7136 or use Relay Texas (toll-free) 1-800-735-2989. ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. Published Date: March 11, 2020

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of SANDRA RUTH CAMPBELL, Deceased, were issued on March 5, 2020, in Cause No. 2039071-P, pending in the County Court at Law Number Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: Sherry Renea Rose. 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: Michael C. Beller Attorney at Law 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 DATED the 9th day of March, 2020. /s/ Michael C. Beller Michael C. Beller Attorney for Sherry Renea Rose State Bar No.: 02105780 8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 403 The Woodlands, Texas 77381 Tel: (281) 362.0220 Fax: (281) 465.0578 E-mail: mike@michaelbeller.com Published Date: March 11, 2020

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RICHARD H. SEEBERS, Deceased, were issued on the 13th day of February, 2020, in Cause No. 20-38993-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two (2), Montgomery County, Texas, to: BARBARA SEEBERS MILLER. 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: BARBARA SEEBERS MILLER c/o: G. MARK CREIGHTON Attorney at Law 414 West Phillips Street, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301-2880 DATED the 3rd day of March, 2020. /s/ G. Mark Creighton G. MARK CREIGHTON Attorney for BARBARA SEEBERS MILLER State Bar No.: 05061200 414 West Phillips Street, Suite 100 Conroe, Texas 77301-2880 Telephone: (936-756-3337 Facsimile: (936) 756-2606 Published Date: March 11, 2020

CITATION BY PUBLICATION NOTIFICATION TO OWNER Application to Determine Heirship CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING Last known owner of: CAUSE *Green and White Travel Trailer; no license plate or vin #; towed from 23818 MARK TURNBULL ROYCE S LANNING McShan Rd. Porter, TX 77365; tow date 2/1/2020 P.O. BOX 959 1400 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE STE 400 *Excel Boat; unknown year; towed from 2111 Riley Fuzzel Road; Tow date CONROE, TX 77305 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380 02/06/2020 THE STATE OF TEXAS

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TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Brenda Marie Riley, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by Frances Riley, 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 January 23, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39064-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Brenda Marie Riley 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 4th day of March, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS 3/4/2020 9:14:07 AM /s/ Sandy A. Faught Sandy Faught, Deputy Published Date: March 11, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Margie L. Kessler, Deceased, were issued on February 6, 2020, in Cause No. 19-38834-P, pending in the County Court at Law No. Two, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Glenn L. Kessler. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and manner prescribed by law. c/o: Sherry D. Tavel Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2444 New Caney, Texas 77357 DATED the 9th day of March, 2020 /s/ Sherry D. Tavel SHERRY D. TAVEL Attorney for Janice Marie Sims State Bar No.: 19681250 P.O. Box 2444 New Caney, Texas 77357 Tel: (346) 831-7020 Fax: (866) 454-7124 E-mail: tavellaw@yahoo.com Published Date: March 11, 2020

WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED Portable electric typewriter. 281-659-9839

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FAILURE TO DO SO IS A WAIVER OF ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN THE ITEM AND CONSENT TO THE SALE OF THE ITEM AT A PUBLIC AUCTION. Published Date: March 11, 2020 CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship and For Letters of Administration CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD OR PERSON FILING CAUSE MARK TURNBULL DALE L TRIMBLE P.O. BOX 959 209 SIMONTON ST CONROE, TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: Deborah Evon Case Blake, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship and For Letters of Administration filed by Blake, Jasper Reuben, 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 February 05, 2020. The file number of said matter being: 20-39122-P The style being: ESTATE OF: Deborah Evon Case Blake 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 February, 2020. (SEAL, County Court at Law #2) 2/18/2020 9:23:09 AM MARK TURNBULL, COUNTY CLERK MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Eloisa Salinas, Deputy ELOISA SALINAS Published Date: March 11, 2020

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Veteran of the Week Horace Ray Nicolds, Magnolia, Texas By Lew McCreary Born the son of a prison guard (World War Two German internment facility) in Santa Fe, NM Bill is 75. During high school he spent his senior year in the reserves (USNR) before graduation…and then another y e a r w h i l e i n c o llege…during the period ’64-’66. He deployed in W E S PA C … w e s t e r n Pacific…and aboard a seaplane tender that launched reconnaissance seaplanes through the use of a catapult, ship’s crane, etc. This was in contrast to aircraft carrier decks and steering into the wind to increase “lift”. His vessel was the USS Salisbury Sound…and their home port was Buckner Beach on Okinawa. A seaplane tender is a vessel that supports the operation of sea planes. Some of these seaplane carriers could not only carry seaplanes but

Montgomery County News has published VETERANS OF THE WEEK since 2014 numbering more than 200. The purpose? An endeavor to educate readers regarding the depth of personal valor and selfless sacrifice of patriotic men and women of WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Middle East deployments during their service commitment and the protection of the homeland. In particular these articles target younger generations that have not been adequately schooled in US history. WW2 still is the biggest event in human history and veterans of that world war are now in their 90’s so please thank them at every opportunity.

also provided all the facilities needed. For their operation these ships are regarded by some as the very first aircraft carriers and appeared just before the first world war. When under way at sea Horace was leading petty officer of the deck and weapons department. He deployed twice and his total service time of 21 years was made up of the active duty portion and nineteen years in the reserves. The active duty was in the fleet and he visited (WESPAC) in Oak Harbor WA and Okinawa as mentioned. He also spent time at Camron Bay, Vietnam serving as a boatswain’s mate (commonly spoken as “bosun’s mate” in today’s parlance. He was also a member of a standing boat crew. Horace was virtually in charge of everything on deck and also responsible for seaworthiness down to the

water line… and led a deck crew. He also spent time on the bridge as helmsman… (sometimes referred to as stationed “on the conn”) and steered the vessel by hand…manning the ship’s wheel or engaging the automatic pilot…on what some vessels refer to as the “iron mike”. On these occasions he reported to the officer of the deck on duty. When Horace was assigned to the boat division, he helped launch whale boats and utility boats that were sometimes up to fifty feet in length. He retired as an E-6 bosun’s m a t e . Wo u l d H o r a c e encourage young American youth to enter into the US military service? Positively! In his view that opportunity is the best example for acceleration of maturation that is available to American youth. His son joined the Marines (part of the US Navy) …and while

there he was rapidly transformed into a new man that had learned to become focused upon “life” itself. Is he a C h r i s t i a n ? Ye s . H e completed appropriate

courses at Abilene Christian College and earned a degree in” Bible”. Is he a practicing preacher? He has yet to receive the calling but would comply if the Lord led him to do so.

In civilian life Horace labored and specialized in the field of opticians (eye and vision specialists) where he busily filled corrective prescriptions.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas and Children of the Republic of Texas Celebrate Texas Independence Day At Washington-On-The-Brazos. Texas Independence Day At Washington On The Brazos Te x a s H i s t o r y r e enactors who are members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis chapter, the Lone Star Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Charles B. Stewart chapter, Children of the Republic of Texas pose for a picture during the Texas Independence Day Celebration at Washington on the Brazos. Dedicated to sharing Texas History, members of the group are also “Descendants of the Signers” of the Texas Declaration of Independence. On March 2, 1836, the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence signed the document and it would become the day that “TEXAS BECAME TEXAS”. Each year, the "Descendants of the Signers” have a reunion during Texas Independence Day weekend and celebrate their heritage, through Photo Boards and treasured memories passed down to them from their ancestors.