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wantedtoaskhisgirlfriend, a student at Lake Creek High School, to this year’s prom, but in a different way MHS Senior Zane Cooper, 18, wanted to ask hisgirlfriend,AddySwann, 18, a Senior at Lake Creek High School to the prom, and given this is their last year in MISD Cooper decided on a creative promposal. And where to
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he was in elementary school when Zane played on the same football team with the Whataburger lady’sson. Cooper’s inventive idea even involved getting the Whataburger sign to read,“Addy,WillUGoTo Prom With Me? Zane,” which got the approval of general manager Doug McCown after a call from Zane’s mom Tanya During football training season, Cooper, #52, a Bearfull-back,isalwaysat Whataburger,anddropsby several times a week for a meal.
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WhataburgerGeneral ManagerDougMcCownis very receptive to community ideas that involve his store and is used to requests to cater to weddings and other gatherings And with c u s t o m e r l o v i n g t employees like Ms Sandy, he is in no short supply of ideastomakeitinteresting t o b e p a r t o f t h e Whataburgerteam.
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approving the sign,” said McCown, who also knows thefamily “Itgoestoshow thatWhataburgerisamuch much loved part of the Montgomerycommunity.” The couple plan on attending both MISD proms. Aftertheygraduate Zane plans on going to Zane trade school for heating andairconditioning,while Addyaimsforamarketing degree and aspirations to bearealtor
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“Zane is obsessed with Whataburger said Ms Sandy “He is a constant fixture here duringthesummertraining season.”
Both Zane and Addy hadtheirfamilyandfriends located outside the Whataburger when the couple drove up, with the young lady thoroughly touched at the sign asking hertotheprom.
on hallowed located intersection of Street 105 have disappeared, covered over andnatural debris built-up over the decades. armed with probes provided MHS P d nt il y y Duncan, Montgomery Scouts able note areas where previous burials place.
on the hallowed ground, located at the intersection ofPondStreetandSH105 have disappeared, covered overwithgrassandnatural grass debris built-up over the decades. So, armed with probes provided by MHS President Billy Ray Duncan, the Montgomery Scouts were able to note areas where previous burialshavetakenplace.
The Scouts from Montgomery Troops 351 and 907, combined efforts and used the probes to locate the hidden markers, and several exciting finds weremade. Thecemetery has been in use since at leastthe1850s,andseveral clusters of child burials werefound.
The from Montgomery Troops 351 and efforts and the to locate the hidden markers, and several finds were Thecemetery has in at leastthe andseveral clusters of burials werefound.
“I found a group of childgravesnexttoalarge tree,” said Scout Olivia MoralesofTroop351. “It wasaveryexcitingfind.”
“I a of child toalarge tree,” Scout Olivia Morales 351. “It wasavery
Childmortalityratesin the 19th Century were much higher than they are today, and most remains hadsmallmarkersthesize of bricks with initials, like ‘R R B ’ and ‘J E J , ’ which were found at the intersection of Pond and 105, near the marker of American Revolutionary War Veteran and original Lake Creek Settlement pioneer,OwenShannon.
Childmortality in the Century were much higher than they are today, and remains hadsmall thesize of bricks with like ‘R and ‘J E J , ’ which found the intersection of Pond and 105, near the of American Revolutionary War Veteran and original Lake Creek Settlement pioneer,OwenShannon.
“Forthemostpartthe markers located were
facing east and on perfect north-south lines, all neat in their rows, ” said Montgomery Historical Society President Billy Ray Duncan “I have heard of previous reports ofthelocationofgraveson the site, but have no idea whereitis.”
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forward the other days thatlocatethegravesites.”
DAR. “And look forward to the other project days thatlocatethegravesites.”
A small mausoleum was located by Diana Serres, a local metal detectorist,whoalsofound severalcoinsandthetopof asoupcan. Thesandstone top had totally worn away onthemausoleum,andjust the supporting brick was visible, so identifying it wouldbeimpossible.
Duncan have heard previous the of on but no idea whereit of mausoleum indicates it probably Serres.“Sadly, many children not in
entrance,butanyidentifier on the marker had long since washed away The markerwasthenplacedon a vertical line to make it
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A small mausoleum was located by Diana Serres, a metal detectorist, alsofound several andthe of asoupcan. sandstone top had worn away onthemausoleum, just the supporting brick was visible, it wouldbeimpossible.
“The size of the mausoleum indicates it was probably that of a child,”saidSerres.“Sadly, many children did not live to adulthood in those days.”
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individuals listed as being buried on the grounds The Joanna Troutman Chapter of the DAR in Magnolia, donated $1,000 t
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“I’mpleasedwiththe progress of the finds today,”saidRegentVickie Hamill of the Magnolia
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Oldtimersofthepast, accordingtoDuncan,have said that there are graves located Pond Street, as under 105, outside of cemetery proper The Historical Society project just really getting started, and unless documentation can be found denoting the location the graves, the greater the chances that most graves are currently covered will remain On theslopes thosegraves along Pond the depth of the are overonefoot and not beneficial the cemetery visitors and maintenance to digup.
Oldtimersofthepast, accordingtoDuncan,have said that there are graves located under Pond Street, as well as under SH 105, outside of the cemetery proper The Historical Society project is just really getting started, and unless documentation can be found denoting the location of the graves, the greater the chances that most graves that are currently covered will remain unidentified. On theslopeslikethosegraves along Pond Street, the depth of the markers are overonefootormore,and not beneficial to the cemetery visitors and maintenance personnel to digup.
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For decades,theideaof retirement was tied to familiar things: a paid-off home, grandkids nearby, and a quiet, comfortable pace.Butinrecentyears,a
LivingtheDream:TheGrowing TrendofRetiringAbroad
· Quality of Life: Slower pace, vibrant
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like Living and Forbes consisrank countries Mexico, Portugal, Costa Rica, Colombia most popular tionsforretirees.
overseas And organizations like International Living and Forbes consistently rank countries like Mexico, Portugal, Costa Rica,andColombiaamong the most popular destinationsforretirees.
walkable communities, and warm climates appeal to many looking to live
e intentionallyinretirement.
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pocketbecomesthenorm.
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You don't have to move tomorrow—butiftheidea of retiring abroad has ever
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· Cost of n
· Cost of Living: In
America, Europe, and SoutheastAsia,retireescan
America, Europe, and SoutheastAsia,retireescan
lifestyle for a fraction what it costs the U.S. That includes housing, healthcare, groceries, and helparoundthehouse.
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· H e a l t h c a r e
Access: While it may surprise some, many countries offer highquality affordable private healthcare often at prices significantly lower thanintheStates.Inplaces like Mexico, Colombia, and Portugal, a visit to a specialist might cost less thanyourinsuranceco-pay backhome.
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Of moving to another country isn't for everyon There are challengestoconsider:
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· L e g a l a n d Financial Rules: Banking, taxation, and residency requirements vary by country You'll want to understand how your Social Security, pensions, and investment income will be taxed both at home andabroad.
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· Health Insurance: Medicaregenerallydoesn't cover outside U.S., so private international plans or paying out of
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Guide
SpringtimeChick Ownership
With sprouting spring flowers and egg hunt preparations come a new seasonal batch of chicks, which may tempt many potential owners this year amid high egg prices at grocery stores. These tiny chirping bundles of joy enamor owners of all ages, but they also bring an abundance of responsibilities to ensure their wellbeing.
With sprouting spring flowers and egg hunt preparations come a new seasonal batch of chicks, which may tempt many potential owners this year amid high egg prices at grocery stores. These tiny chirping bundles of joy enamor owners of all ages, but they also bring an abundance of responsibilities to ensure their wellbeing.
Dr KristinaParadowski, aclinicalassistantprofessor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences providesinsight howto properly care young chicksintheirfirstseasonof life.
Dr KristinaParadowski, aclinicalassistantprofessor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences providesinsightintohowto properly care for young chicksintheirfirstseasonof life.
The Reason For The ChickSeason
The Reason For The ChickSeason
Chicks have become the embodiment of the spring, as their hatching timeline often coincides with Easter traditions.
Chicks have become the embodiment of the spring, as hatching timeline often coincides with Easter traditions.
Beyond tradition bringinghomechicksatthis time is beneficial because the warming weather supports their health and development.
Beyond tradition bringinghome atthis time is beneficial because the ar ing e ther supports their health and development.
“The nights are getting warmer in the springtime, which is very important because chicks cannot regulatetheirbodytempera- their
“The nights are getting warmer in the springtime, which very important because chicks cannot regulatetheirbodytempera-
turewell,”Paradowski
turewell,”Paradowskisaid.
“Additionally, getting chicks in the spring allows themtimetomaturethrough summer before winter comes again,” she said
“The chicks will be better able to regulate their body temperatures and will be less susceptible to the cold nightsofwinter.”
“Additionally, getting chicks the allows themtimetomature summer before winter comes again,” she said “The chicks will better able to regulate their body temperatures and will be less susceptible the cold nightsofwinter.”
ChickPreparation
ChickPreparation
Before bringing home a bundle of chicks, owners should prepare their new home to create a safe and welcomingenvironment.
Before bringing home bundle of should prepare their home create a safe and welcomingenvironment.
“Thehabitator‘brooder should be set up before the chicks’arrival,”Paradowski said.“Iusuallystartminein a sheltered area, such as a shed or garage until the chicks are fully feathered. There are many options for chick brooders — you can be as basic or as fancy as youwouldlike.
“The or should set up before chicks’arrival,” said.“I startmine a sheltered area, such as shed or garage until the chicks are fully There are many options chick brooders be as basic or fancy you like.
“You also want to provide a soft bedding to protect their feet and assist with warmth,” she continued “I usually avoid smaller flakes or cedar shavings, as they can cause respiratory issues or may includetoxins.”
“You also want to provide a protect their feet and with warmth,” she continued “I usually avoid smaller flakes or cedar shavings, as can cause respiratory issues or may includetoxins.”
A c c o r d i n g t o Paradowski, having a heat source for the habitat is vital. While heat lamps are
o having a heat source for the habitat While heat lamps are
You have to move tomorrow butif idea of retiring abroad has ever cross d your mind, considerthese Travel First, Live Later: Spend extended time in a place before you consider making it home. Renting for few months in different areas can give you a true sense of daily life.
1. Travel First, Live Later: Spend extended time in a place before you consider making it home. Renting for a few months in different areas can give dif you a true sense of daily life.
RuntheNumbers: Just because a destination ischeaperdoesn'tmeanthe move will be free of financialsurprises.Lookat everything housing, transportation,schoolingif relevant, and unexpected medicalcosts.
2. RuntheNumbers: Just because a destination ischeaperdoesn'tmeanthe move will be free of move financialsurprises.Lookat everything housing, transportation,schoolingif relevant, and unexpected medicalcosts.
3. Talk to People Who've Done It:Thereare vibrant expat communities in many countries who are often happy to share realworld experiences, advice, andpitfallstoavoid.
Talk to People Who've Done Thereare vibrant expat communities in many countries are often happy to share realworld experiences, advice, andpitfallstoavoid.
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most commonly used, heat plates are recommended option In both cases, however, chicks also need a area of their habitatwheretheycangoto preventoverheating.
most commonly used, heat plates are another recommended option In both cases, however, chicks also need a cooler area of their habitatwheretheycangoto preventoverheating.
chickens.
chickens.
“Food and water should also be available and set up immediately upon the chicks’arrival,”Paradowski said “The feeders and waterers for adult chickens are often too big for the smaller chicks, but chickappropriate feeders and waterers can be found at feedstores.”
“Food and water also be and set up upon chicks’arrival,”Paradowski said “The feeders waterers adult chickens too big for chicks, but feeders waterers can be found at stores.”
Chicks should be fed high-quality chick starter feed for at least the first eightweeksoftheirlivesto ensure they receive all the necessary vitamins and mineralsforgrowth.
Chicks should be fed high-quality chick starter feed for at least the eight oftheirlives ensure all the necessary vitamins growth.
It s also important to regularly clean out and refresh their water container Paradowski recommends adding electrolytes made specifically for chickens to the water to preventdehydration.
It s also important to regularly clean out and refresh their water container Paradowski recommends adding electrolytes made specifically for chickens to the water to preventdehydration.
“If you do add electrolytes, the water should be changed every 24 hours, at minimum,”shesaid.
“If you add lytes, the water should changed every 24 hours, minimum,”shesaid.
HandlingWithCare
“Ideally, chicks should be minimally during the first few days to allowthem adjusttotheir ne environm nt ” Paradowski said “After that,verycarefulhandlingis necessary until they are approximately 2-3 weeks old, as are extremely frail and can be injured if dropped.
“Ideally, chicks should be handled minimally during the first few days to allowthemtoadjusttotheir new environment,” Paradowski said “After that,verycarefulhandlingis necessary until they are approximately 2-3 weeks old, as they are extremely frail and can be injured if dropped.
“Ialwaysusetwohands, one under the chick and the other essentially cupping the chick from above so only the head peeks out,” shesaid.
“Ialways twohands, one under the chick and the other essentially cupping the chick from so only the head out,” shesaid.
If you want your chicks tobecomeusedtohandling, they should be handled daily The consistency will also allow you to check on each chick and identify healthproblemsearly
O ner s ould be cautious allowing children to handle chicks, however, and should never let young children hold chicksunattended.
Owners should be cautious about allowing children to handle chicks, however, and should never let young children hold chicksunattended.
not survive to adulthood even with the best care
Some common causes of chickfatalitiestowatchout forinclude: Coccidiosis, a parasitic diseaseoftheintestinaltract
“Pasty butt,” a condition where feces adhere to the chicks’rear end because of dehydration
Fallsordrops
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Stress from
Reality Of Chick
The Reality Of Chick Loss
early is key to grow up into friendly
Handlingchicksfroman early age is key to ensuring they grow up into friendly
The delicate nature of chicksmeansthatsomemay
Exposure to excessive coldorheat
Stress from overcrowding
Lack of nutrients from decreased intake or improperfeed
“Pasty butt,” a condition feces the end because of HandlingWithCare
“If your veterinarian is comfortable seeing chicks and chickens, it is absolutelyappropriatetocontact your veterinarian if you notice any chicks that seem morelethargic,arefailingto gain weight or grow, or refuse to eat or drink ” Paradowskisaid.
your veterinarian comfortable seeing chicks it is appropriateto if you notice any chicks seem failing weight or grow, or to eat or drink Paradowskisaid. With proper a gentle hand, and continuous care, your will well on their tograduatinginto a touch this egg-cellent season. Pet Talk is a of College Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M can viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pettalk. Suggestions for future topics directed here is Chicks be transitioned when they are feathered which
Once a comfortable habitat turns to a tight one, it’s most likely time to “upgrade” chicks to the status of chicken and move
If you want chicks tobecomeusedtohandling, they be handled daily consistency will also allow to check on each chick and identify healthproblemsearly The delicate nature of chicks somemay not survive adulthood the best care Some common causes chick watchout forinclude: Coccidiosis, a diseaseof tract Lack of nutrients from ecreased in
Exposure excessive orheat a comfortable habitat turns to a tight it’s likely to chicks to of chicken and move
“The key here is their feathers Chicks can be transitionedtoacoopwhen they are fully feathered whichistypicallyaround68 weeks old,” Paradowski said With the developmentoftheiradultfeathers, they will be better able to regulatetheirbodytemperatures.Tobeextracautious,I also like to make sure that the nighttime temperatures aredonedroppingbelow50 degrees.”
With proper preparations, a gentle hand, and continuous care, your chicks will soon be well on theirwaytograduatinginto chickens a feat that’s only possible with an owner slovingtouchduring this egg-cellent spring season. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pettalk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Ruben
Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings
Democrats Have Failed Students
TheUnitedStatesranks near the mid-30’s in education when put up against The World. For an advanced country such as ours, it’s a shame that we have allowed Democrats and their diseased mentality
TheUnitedStatesranks near the mid-30’s in education when put up against The World. For an advanced country such as ours, it’s a shame that we have allowed Democrats and their diseased mentality
to influence our kids. It’s gotten so bad that Harvard, the top university in the nation, this year launched a new remedial math course called ‘Math MA,’which is anintroductiontoFunctions and Calculus I. Of course,
to influence our kids. It’s gotten so bad that Harvard, the top university in the nation, this year launched a new remedial math called ‘Math MA,’which is introductiontoFunctions and Calculus I. Of course,
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thepandemicplayeditspart, butevenbeforethat,thetop students in big Democrat areas were in need of remedial courses before entering college. All of the damagedoneisatthehands of theTeachers Unions, and aleftistleadershipatfederal, state and local levels, hell bent on building a coalition of people dependent on government by abandoning the basic building blocks of their education for political gain Essentially, the students so-called educated’ by Democrats have been set up for failed lives, and they should be mad for not properly being prepared for what to expect in life. Gen Z has learned the Democrats' grift, and that’s why Trump won the youth votein2024.
thepandemicplayeditspart, butevenbeforethat,thetop students in big Democrat areas were in need of remedial courses before entering college. All of the damagedoneisatthehands of theTeachers Unions, and aleftistleadershipatfederal, state and local levels, hell bent on building a coalition of people dependent on government by abandoning the basic building blocks of their education for political gain Essentially the students so-called ‘educated’ by Democrats have been set up for failed lives, and they should be mad for not properly being prepared prepared for what to expect in life. Gen Z has learned the Democrats' grift, and that’s why Trump won the youth votein2024.
The left’s arguments against President Donald Trump’s move to close the Department of Education are fruitless. For decades American education has been failing the most vulnerable kids, and have facednoaccountability No onehasbeenfired,andthere have been scandal after scandal of teachers faking test scores to make themselveslookbetter Irecalla case in Atlanta some 10 years ago. America spends the most on students as set against The World, and frankly, we are not getting anybangforourbuck. And Democrats claim that by eliminating the Department of Education, that Trump is taking away opportunities awayfromstudents. Allthe President is doing is returning the responsibility of education to states like it should have been this entire time. Block grants are a much better way to distribute funds, instead of being directed by unelected bureaucrats at the education department.
The left’s arguments against President Donald Trump’s move to close the Department of Education are fruitless. For decades American education has been failing the most vulnerable kids, and have facednoaccountability No onehasbeenfired,andthere have been scandal after scandal of teachers faking test scores to make themselveslookbetter Irecalla case in Atlanta some 10 years ago. America spends the most on students as set against The World and frankly, we are not getting anybangforourbuck. And Democrats claim that by eliminating the Department of Education, that Trump is taking away opportunities awayfromstudents. Allthe President is doing is returning the responsibility of education to states like it should have been this entire time. Block grants are a much better way to distribute funds, instead of being directed by unelected bureaucrats at the education department.
The Dems point abo t Trump enriching billionaires is not flying. It’s an old and fruitless argument that people yawn when hearing, and they are tired of it. There is no authenticity in the Democrats' argument. They offer nothing new exceptin toDEIand transgenderism two that ruin lives andoffernothingtoshoreup one’s life except in a career foundation built on sand. Students are being lied to, andbythetimetheyfindout, unprepared f r life wondering where everythingwentwrong.
The Dems talking points about Trump u enriching billionaires is not flying. It’s an old and fruitless argument that people yawn when hearing, and they are tired of it. There is no authenticity in the Democrats' argument. They offer nothing new, exceptinregardstoDEIand transgenderism, two n disciplines that ruin lives andoffernothingtoshoreup one’s life except in a career foundation built on sand. Students are being lied to, andbythetimetheyfindout, they have graduated, unprepared for life, n wondering where everythingwentwrong.
successful. Italldependson astudent'sdriveinhowthey will I appreciate people who have come from meager means, and have made something of themselves. They understand sacrifice, and what it takes succeed. Taking away the Department of Education is not gonna stop that, in fact, it's going to reset the game, with states competing with each other toseewhoistops. Trumpis not the bad guy in this enterprise. He is simply changing the way money is being spent taking the federalbureaucratoutofthe way,toseestatesriseorfall on their own accord Obviously states that discardwithleftistbullcrap in schools will fare better than states who stick to leftist ideology Florida is wayahead,andsurprisingly Mississippi is making headway With the federal blank check gone, states suddenly find themselves, now having yield to themselves making the right decisions for their students.
successful. Italldependson astudent'sdriveinhowthey will proceed, and I appreciate people who have come from meager means, and have made something of themselves. They understand sacrifice, and what it takes to succeed. Taking away the Department of Education is not gonna stop that, in fact, it's going to reset the game, with states competing with each other toseewhoistops. Trumpis not the bad guy in this enterprise. He is simply changing the way money is being spent, taking the federalbureaucratoutofthe way,toseestatesriseorfall on their own accord Obviously, states that discardwithleftistbullcrap in schools will fare better than states who stick to leftist ideology Florida is wayahead,andsurprisingly Mississippi is making headway With the federal blank check gone, states suddenly find themselves, now having to yield to themselves in making the right decisions for their students.
Unenthusedabouteducating future members of society
Unenthusedabouteducating future members of society
Low-income
The destruction of the education department will lessen the powers of the teachers unions Now instead of just focusing on one nation, they have 50 statestodealwith. Allwith different systems, and ways of doing things. And what happens when a state goes rogue and funding is threatened? Maine still has to deal with its transgender issues, or risk losing federal funding. Stateswillhaveto use their block grant funds wisely, meaning, they will have to actually think about their spending Many school districts are top heavy with bureaucrats and administrators, than actual teachers. Can A.I. help in running the administrative sidemoreefficiently?
The destruction of the education department will lessen the powers of the teachers unions Now instead of just focusing on one nation, they have 50 statestodealwith. Allwith different systems, and ways of doing things. And what happens when a state goes rogue and funding is threatened? Maine still has to deal with its transgender issues, or risk losing federal funding. Stateswillhaveto use their block grant funds wisely meaning, they will have to actually think about their spending Many school districts are top heavy with bureaucrats and administrators, than actual teachers. Can A.I. help in running the administrative sidemoreefficiently?
racist. Everyone had to be the same, lowered to the same level, which is essentially communism, thus robbing students with higher aptitudes the potential to better themselves.
racist. Everyone had to be the lowered to the same level is essentially communism, thus robbing with higher ap itud s t e potential to better themselves.
L w-income families shouldnot aspawns in the education game Their children should be challenged instead of being failed only to find that they fall through the cracks. While students Asia take their education seriously,US arebarely educated, unable to achieve they can’t read or write. And what Donald Trump has done with deleting the Department of Education has divided the 1 into 50. Fifty great reasons toofferdifferentapproaches to return some normalcy to educatingstudentsproperly isagoodthing, andnoonewantstobelastin regards to educating American students. The difference between California and Florida is striking, with The Golden State all-in on woke, DEI gender; while The Sunshine State has rid itself of tactics and has gotten down to the brass tacks of students. Andguesswhoiswinning?
amilies shouldnotbeusedaspawns in the education game Their children should be challenged instead of being failed upwards, only to find that they fall through the cracks. While students inAsia take their education seriously,USkidsarebarely educated, unable to achieve because they can’t read or write. And what Donald Trump has done with deleting the Department of Education has divided the 1 into 50. Fifty great reasons toofferdifferentapproaches to return some normalcy to educatingstudentsproperly Competitionisagoodthing, andnoonewantstobelastin regards to educating American students. The difference between California and Florida is striking, with The Golden State all-in on woke, DEI and gender; while The Sunshine State has rid itself of leftist tactics and has gotten down to the brass tacks of educating students. Andguesswhoiswinning?
Even The New York Times has admitted that around 2013, something changed in the education scene, and a recent piece, ‘The Pandemic Is Not The Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground ’ documentsthesteadyrisein the lowest scoring students tests. Itwasaslowprogres- It sion, but progress nonetheless, and even in the worst neighborhoods, there was some lift detected Of course, now test scores are in free fall, with fourth graders unable to read, and eighth graders unable to do simple math. It makes you think,whatisgoingoninthe school environment that makes teachers unable to teach? Obviouslydiscipline is key Students are in control, and teachers are frustrated that disruptions cause an ineffective environment. We need many Joe Louis Clark’s of ‘Lean on Me,’ fame, with unconventional disciplinary measures that rid schools of troublemake
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Democrat big union bosses push the narrative that Trump wants to hurt kids, couldn’t farther from the truth. It can't helped that rich people have children, and wantthebestforthem. But that doesn’t mean that someone from a lesser can’t be as
Democrat big union bosses push the narrative that Trump wants to hurt kids, which couldn’t be kids, farther from the truth. It can't be helped that rich people have children, and wantthebestforthem. But that doesn t mean that someone from a lesser background can t be as
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The solution is not throwing money at the problem, but doing the actual job that teachers shouldbedoing,byteaching the subjects the tried and truewaysthatteachershave been doing for hundreds of years. backdiscipline that will scare kids straight. Counsel kids to show them that if they don’t straighten up and fly they are truly in for a hard life. Teachers are supposed to help students realize their futures,notpointthemtothe welfare office. The left's control over education, especially public education, is pure failure, yet they cry overthepotentialloss the kids? What loss I say? Students for the most part are better off with states controllingtheblockgrants.
The solution is not throwing money at the problem, but doing the actual job that teachers shouldbedoing,byteaching the subjects the tried and truewaysthatteachershave been doing for hundreds of years. Bringbackdiscipline that will scare kids straight. Counsel kids to show them that if they don’t straighten up and fly right, they are truly in for a hard life. Teachers are supposed to help students realize their futures,notpointthemtothe welfare office. The left's control over education especially public education, is pure failure, yet they cry overthepotentiallosstothe kids? What loss I say? Students for the most part are better off with states controllingtheblockgrants.
It’ssadthatvulnerable kidswhocomefrombroken homes and terrible hoods, and their parents were were probablypassedonbythose same teachers a generation a g o U n c a r i n g n
It’ssadthatvulnerable kidswhocomefrombroken homes and terrible hoods, and their parents probablypassedonbythose same teachers a generation a g o U n c a r i n g
And perhapsallprincipalsshould go through a mini-basic training that promotes discipline,asaproperwayto conduct oneself while on schoolgrounds.
Even The New York Times has admitted that around 2013, something changed in the education scene, and a piece, ‘The Pandemic Is Not The Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground,’ documentsthesteadyrisein the lowest students tests. It aslowprogression, but progress nonetheless, and even in the worst neighborhoods, there was some lift detected Of course, now, test scores are in free fall with fourth graders to read, and eighth graders unable to do simple math. It makes you think,whatisgoingoninthe school environment that makes teachers unable to teach? Obviouslydiscipline is key Students are in control, and teachers are frustrated disruptions cau e a ine ective environment. We need many Joe Louis Clark’s of ‘Lean on Me,’ fame, with unconventional disciplinary measures rid schools of troublema e s And perhapsallprincipalsshould go a mini-basic training that promotes discipline,asaproperwayto conduct oneself while on schoolgrounds.
BigEducationusedthe pandemic as a crutch to account for their failed ways, but the NYT actually did some reporting noting that education had been failing for over ten years before covid struck President George W Bush actuallydidsomegoodwith the ‘No Child Left Behind Act’ from 2001, but when Democratsgutteditin2013, they stole millions of kids’ futures by removing accountability of schools, and yielding to the teachers unions, with worthless projects that were taken awayfromrealteaching. By refusing to back basic standards that low-income students need to compete, the teachers instead threw their hands up into the air All of a sudden, teaching Englishwasracistandwhite supremacists. Testing was
BigEducationusedthe pandemic as a crutch to account for their failed ways, but the NYT actually did some reporting noting that education had been failing for over ten years before covid str ck President George W Bush actuallydid with the Child Left Behind Act’ from 2001, when Democratsgutted in2013, they millions of kids’ futures by rem ing accountability of schools, and yielding to the teachers unions, with worthless projects that taken awayfromrealteaching. By refusing to back basic standards that low-income students need to compete, the teachers instead threw their hands up into the air All of a sudden, teaching Englishwasracistandwhite supremacists. Testing was
English is not racist, and African American Vernacular English, or AAVE, is not acceptable in an education or business environment, as crazy academics might suggest. The states that are gonna be the most successful in this new education game are the states that boot the socialist crapfromtheircurriculums, thecriticalracetheory 1619 project,transgenderism,and diversity equity and inclusion. Of course the blue states will maintain their doomed courses and will fail. And I predict that futurecompanydecisionson where to move HQ’s factories, and such, may welldependonhowastate’s schoolsareperforming.
English is not racist, and American Vernacular English, or AAVE, is not acceptable in an education or business as crazy academics might suggest. The that are gonna be the most successful in this education game are the states that boot the socialist crapfromtheircurriculums, thecriticalracetheory,1619 project,transgenderism,and diversity equity and inclusion. Of the blue states will maintain their doomed courses and will fail. And I that futurecompanydecisionson where to move HQ’s, factories, and such, may welldependonhowastate’s schoolsareperforming.
It’s simple. Focusing on phonics, and real standards, teacher accountability, and honest hard work at both ends of the candle can make a difference. It’s just a matter of will. President Trump had the will to destroy a destructive cause to the Americaneducationsystem. And his will is gonna make wayforstudentsuccessatall levels.
It’s Focusing on phonics, real standards, teacher accountability, and honest hard work at both ends of the candle can make difference. It’s just a matter of will. Trump had the will to a destructive to the Americaneducationsystem. And his will is gonna make wayforstudentsuccessatall levels.
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successfulexecutiveina Londonfirm,positivesheis able to complete her objective; to a reluctant granddaughter, somewhat estranged from her family at first; but in seeing the horrorsherBubbesuffered, she grows closer to her brotherandgrandmotherin time, doubting her initial assertions Dain Geist (David), plays the brother of Rachel, and he is very protective of his Bubbe, Yiddish for ‘grandmother.’ The conversations between the siblings get very loud and intense, even to the point of physical violence. Geist’s portrayal of David wasadmirable,rampingup the intensity of the scene, instilling emotion in each audience member wonderingifheisabletomaintain his self control, until he loses it. But there is hope. Chelsey Ann Santoro (Rivka Leibowitz or Bubbe), plays Rachel and David’s Grandmother, a woman who wants to keep her family together, even after she is gone. Having seen unimaginable destruction in the camps shewantsonlypeace,butis w
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successfulexecutive a London sheis able to complete her objective; to a reluctant granddaughter, somewhat estranged from her family at but in the horrorsher suffered, she grows closer to her brother grandmotherin time, doubting her initial assertions Dain Geist (David), plays brother of Rachel, is very protective of his Bubbe, Yiddish for ‘grandmother.’ The conversations between the siblings get very loud and even to the point of physical violence. Geist’s of David wasadmirable,rampingup the of the scene, instilling each audience wondering heisabletomaintain his self control, he loses it. But is hope. Chelsey Ann Santoro (Rivka or Bubbe), plays Rachel and David’s Grandmother, a woman wants to keep her even after she gone. Having s e unim gi ab e destruction in camps shewantsonly butis willing t rifice anything her grandchildren,by up her memories Dillon Dewitt plays R c h e l ’s b o s s t
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communicating. play a special meaning for me,because25years I had cancer and I really looked like a Skinny Weak. Atube stuck my nose. Unable forsummer‘99,barely lbs, with still was as I was suffering in my own little concentration camp. And a I thought of those concentration and and My God, My God, why have you me.” I believe myheartof play isworthyofyourattention. It’s not a quitter Noga Flaishon certainly is not Memoriam is a Come see it, it carefully and re-awaken yourSpirit. For information an
communicating. The play had a special meaning for me,because25yearsago,I had cancer and I really looked like a Holocaust victim Bald Skinny Weak. Atube stuck up my nose. Unable to eat/drink forsummer‘99,barely110 lbs, with still more to lose. It was as if I was suffering in my own little concentration camp. And many a night I thought of those in concentration and death camps, shivering and thinking, My God, My God, why have you a forsaken me.” I believe in myheartofheartsthisplay isworthyofyourattention. It’s not a quitter Noga Flaishon certainly is not Memoriam is a survivor Come and see it, watch it carefully and re-awaken yourSpirit. For more information and tickets, visit
Memoriam Director Julia Oppenheim, took NogaFlaishon’svisionand made it possible on the stage at The Main Street Theater, and with the playwrightinthehouse,I’d classifyitasafittingtribute to the success of her work. Since Main Street Rice Village is in an arena stage layout, and depending on the view of the audience, one actor or another may have been a little hard to view but the loss of view wasonlymomentary
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Memoriam, for me, wasagreathitformyinitial visit to this theatre, and I was not disappointed. The actingwasexceptional,and I was amazed it all came together in just two weeks. JuliaKrohnhasone-heckof a memory, being able to learn so much material in such a short period and present it as if she had knownitallherlife,andshe diditwithflyingcolors. In factkudostoDain,Chelsey Ann, Dillon, and Sammi, for pulling off a stunner Besidesthelittlenoteabout anactorortwobeingoutof sight momentarily dependent on where an audience member was seated, I find Memoriamtobeanoverall solid production I d recommendthisplaytothe relatives of Holocaust victims/survivors or siblingswhohavedifficulty
for me, agreathit myinitial visit this theatre, and I not disappointed. The actingwasexceptional, was amazed it all came together in two JuliaKrohn one-heck a memory, being able to so much material in short and it as if she knownit herlife,andshe diditwithflying fact Dain, Ann, Dillon, and Sammi, a stunner Besides littlenote ortwobeingout momentarily ent on an audience member was seated, I Memoriam beanoverall solid production I d recommendthisplayto relatives of Holocaust or siblingswhohavedifficulty
andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaid th County,Ihaveonthe26 dayofMarch,2025 seized,levied , upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the firstTuesday in May 2025, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant toTexasTax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
NOTICEOFSALE
STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE § MONTGOMERYCOUNTY § andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaid th County,Ihaveonthe17 dayofMarch,2025 seized,levied , upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the firstTuesday in May 2025, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant toTexasTax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
(any volume and page references unless otherwise indicated being to the Deed Records Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty,ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.
DatedatConroe,Texas,the26thdayofMarch,2025
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However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE ConstableRyanGable
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe15thdayofFebruary 2024,inthecaseofCommunity Association of Country Colony East, Inc Plaintiff, vs. Brandon D. Lofton and Blanca L. Lofton, jointlyandseverally Defendant(s),CauseNo.23-10-16255insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorof CommunityAssociationofCountryColonyEast,IncPlaintiffasagainstDefendant(s),Ididonthe 12th Day of March, 2025 at 10:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s):BrandonD.LoftonandBlancaL.Lofton.
Lot 17, Block 1, COUNTRY COLONY SEC 4, a subdivision in Montgomery County Texas accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetZ,Sheet4538,MapRecordsofMontgomery County Texas.AKA4225BirchColonyCt.Porter Texas77365. andonthe6thdayofMay,2025betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m. and 4:00 o'clock p m at 501 North Thompson Suite 402 Conroe Texas 77301 MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,all therights,titleandinterestofBrandonD.LoftonandBlancaL.Lofton,Defendant(s),inandtosaid property
(any volume and page references unless otherwise indicated being to the Deed Records Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
However,theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
PublishedDates:April16,23,30,2025
Lot14,inBlock5,ofArtaviaSection1,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas,accordingtothe map or plat thereof filed for record in Cabinet Z, Sheet 5467 of the Map Records of Montgomery County Texas.AKA14975ScarletBranchDr Conroe,Texas77302. (REALPROPERTY) andonthe6thdayofMay 2025betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,I willofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestNathanJavoh Lewis.Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty
ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 1st day of May, 2024. in the case ofArtavia North Village Homeowners Association. Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Nathan Javoh Lewis. Defendant(s), Cause No.24-02-03163 in said court, judgment being in favor of Artavia North Village Homeowners Association. Inc. Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 24th Day of March. 2025 at 10:00 o'clockam.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant(s):NathanJavohLewis.
K, SHEET 1 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS(THEPROPERTY)andon6thdayofMay 2025,betweenthe hoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat 301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,all therights,titleandinterestofDefendantEdwardF Burkeinandtosaidproperty By:/s/J.G.Vasquez 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite200 PublishedDates:April16,23,30,2025 TheWoodlands,TX77380 RyanGabl–ConstablePct.3 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th Montgomery County Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 10 day ofApril 2023, in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property OwnersAssociation, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Edward F Burke Defendant, Cause No. 22-11-15344 in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property OwnersAssociation,Inc. PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe28thdayofMarch2025,at2:15 o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: DeputyJ.G.Vasquez
261-577-6965 PublishedDates:April16,23,
andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaid th County,Ihaveonthe20 dayofMarch,2025 seized,levied , upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the firstTuesday in May 2025, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant toTexasTax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
LOTFORTY-FIVE (45), BLOCK ONE (1), OFAARON'S PLACE SUBDIVISIONAMENDING PLATNO.1,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXASACCORDINGTOTHE MAPORPLATTHEREOF,RECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEET(S)2460-2464,MAPRECORDS OFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS831AUDRALANE SPRING,TX77386.(THEPROPERTY)andon
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
Notes: TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
TheMinimumBidisthelesseroftheamountawardedinthejudgmentplusinterestandcostsorthe adjudgedvalue. However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE MontgomeryCounty Texas
PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP, attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe30 dayofMay2023,inthecaseofFox RunMaintenanceAssociation,Plaintiff,VS.HeatherL.DueittDefendant,CauseNo.23-03-04742in said court, judgment being in favor of Fox Run Maintenance Association. Plaintiff as against Defendant,Ididonthe3rddayofApril2025,at12:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowingdescribed propertyofDefendant:
LOT (7), IN BLOCK EIGHT (8), OF FOX RUN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED INVOLUME 10, PAGE 95 OFTHE MAPRECORDS, MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS29410LODDINGTOMSTREET,SPRING,TX77386 (THE PROPERTY) and on 6th day of May 2025, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,I willofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant HeatherL.Dueittinandtosaidproperty
MONTGOMERYCOUNTY § andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaid th County,Ihaveonthe19 dayofMarch,2025 seized,levied , upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the firstTuesday in May 2025, the same being the 6th day of said month, Pursuant toTexasTax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the ResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021and recordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114intheOfficialPublicRecordsofMontgomeryCounty, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com. Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.The Montgomery CountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledin agivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas,to-wit:
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete descriptionofeachrespectivetract.)or uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney a sufficientportionofthepropertydescribedaboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest, penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendants oranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty,ortheirinteresttherein,within the time and in the manner provided by law and shall be subject to any other and further rights to whichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Said saletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause(s), togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothe satisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthelawdirects.
PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTINGTHESALEAWRITTENSTATEMENTISSUEDTOTHEPURCHASERBYTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHECOUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING ATA X DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX
However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisa party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUT PRIORNOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHE PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP, attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410
PublishedDates:April16,23,30,2025
NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe12thdayofDecember2024,inthecaseof Imperial Oaks Park Property OwnersAssociation, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Denise Torgesen Defendant, Cause No. 24-10-16660 in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property OwnersAssociation,Inc. PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe28thdayofMarch2025,at2:15 o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: th Datedat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite200,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe28 dayofMarch2025.
TheWoodlands,TX77380
THESTATEOFTEXAS § By:/s/J.G.Vasquez DeputyJ.G.Vasquez RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 281-364-4211 Notices continued on next page
AS3006IVORYFOREST LANESPRING,TX77386.(THEPROPERTY)andon6thdayofMay,2025,betweenthehoursof 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe,Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights,titleandinterestofDefendantDeniseTorgeseninandtosaidproperty
NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE
THESTATEOFTEXAS §
COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe16 dayofJanuary2025,inthecaseof ImperialOaksParkPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.DustinR.WrightandCortney MichelleWright,JointlyandSeverallyDefendant,CauseNo.24-10-15839insaidcourt,judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc. Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 28th day of March 2025, at 1:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the followingdescribedpropertyofDefendant:
LOT 1, IN BLOCK 3, OF IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET C, SHEET 63A OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY,TEXAS, MORE COMMONLYKNOWNAS 30114THORSBYDRIVE SPRING,TX 77386.(THEPROPERTY}andon3rddayofJune,2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and 4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas 77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestof
Defendant Dustin R. Wright and Cortney Michelle Wright, jointly and severally in and to said property th
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law All persons having claimsshouldaddressthemincareoftherepresentativeattheaddressstatedabove.
Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th th didonthe9 dayofApril,2025levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe6 dayofMay, 2025,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantLonSterlingSchusterhadinthepropertydescribedbelow: th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County, Texas on the 20 day of March, 2025 in favor of The Woodland Hills th ResidentialCommunityInc.recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.24-04-06119 inthe457 Judicial st DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasonthe21 dayofNovember 2024,againstLonSterling Schuster
LOTTHIRTY-SIX (36), BLOCK ONE (1), OFTHE WOODLANDS HILLS SECTION 7,A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET(S) 6128-31, OF THE MAP RECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS(THE“PROPERTY”)
NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE. PublishedDates:April16,23,30,2025 TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:
NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o: MargaretMauer,JohnsenLaw,PLLC,322N.MainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301.
DATEDthis17thdayofApril2025.
/s/MargaretMauerStateBarNo.24074667
PublishedDate:April23,2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlord's lien. Sale is 10 AM on Tuesday May 13th 2025 Property will be sold to the highest bidder at the time of auction. Cleanupandremovaldepositmayberequired. Sellerreservestherightto withdraw property from sale or not accept any bidder Property will be sold in the entirecontentsofeachindividualstorageunit. Propertyincludescontentsofspaces of following tenants: Devin Wyble. Property being sold includes the following: bar chairs,mirror,cooler,totes,Halloweendecor,ladder,microwave,bike,andrugs.
ContactLockawayStorage-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICEOFPUBLICSALEofpropertytosatisfylandlord'slien. Saleis10:00amon Tuesday, May 13,2025. Property will be sold to highest bidder at the time of auction. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to withdraw propertyfromsaleornotacceptanybidder Propertywillbesoldinentirecontentsof each individual storage unit. Property includes contents of spaces of following tenants:HaileyOsborne,JerryMetcalf,KristoferGrau,LajeaneSThompson,Michael Pennington,PedroGarcia(x2),MatTom,TanyaLeach,&TonyaGex. Propertybeing soldincludesthefollowing:Householditems,andboxes ContactLockawayStorage -105,6421Tx105W SteA,ConroeTx77304,281-560-4331.
3. Pre-judgment interest at the rate of five percent (18%) per annum and Post-judgment interestattherateoffivepercent(5%)perannumorthemaximumrateallowableunderTexasLaw TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofCarolBriscoeandwillbesoldtosatisfyajudgmentin the284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasrenderedonthe23rddayofFebruary A.D.2024infavorofLakeConroeVillagePropertyOwnersandagainstthesaidCarolBriscoe.
4. $396.00CourtCost/Processserverfees FORTHE PRINCIPAL, INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUING BYVIRTUE OF SAID
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Janet Waas, Deceased,wereissuedonApril3,2025,inCauseNo.24-47456-P pendingintheProbateCourtNo: ONE,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to: JackWaas.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o:MelissaBenn
AttorneyatLaw
750WilliamD.FitchParkway,Suite220
CollegeStation,Texas77845
DATEDthe21stdayofApril,2025. MelissaBenn
AttorneyforJackWaas
StateBarNo.:24077726
750WilliamD.FitchParkway Suite220
CollegeStation,Texas77845
Telephone:(979)393-0345
Facsimile:(979)704-6555
Email: melissa@mytexaslawyer.net
PublishedDate:April23,2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
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anything,istodispelthe false narratives out there," Randy Tate, the facility manager,said.
there
Currently, there are 1,240 detainees at the Montgomery Processing Center, which can hold up toroughly1,300.
The facility manager callsitaone-stopshopwith everything needed inside the facility, removing the needtotransportdetainees. There is medical on site and also a full-fledged courthouse with 5 federal immigrationcourtrooms.
BretBradford,theField Office Director, said these detention facilities are not punitive; they are strictly for the purposes of removal.
anything, todispelthe out there," Tate, the Bradford,the said detention are they strictly for the purposes of
conditions the facility
conditions inside the facility
When detainees are broughtto facility they are first by deportation officers who evaluate The two considered are their flight risk and the potential threat public safety only reason we detain folks is ensure h ir e n e n immigration court ensuretheirappearancefor
When detainees are broughttothefacility they are first processed by processed deportation officers who evaluate each case. The two big factors considered are their flight risk and the potential threat to public safety "The only reason we detain folks is to ensure their appearance in immigration court and to ensuretheirappearancefor removal,"Bradfordsaid.
FOX NEWS TWO-THIRDS O R N G V E I N U S ILLEGALLY
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We saw what tobe at Center, from booking, to the
We saw firsthand what it'sliketobedetainedatthe Montgomery Processing Center, from processing and booking, to the living
"We have been told it's one of the most active courts in the nation," Tate said. "This place is unique because it's one of the few in the country that were designed and built for ICE and immigration. It was designedforthispurpose."
"We told one of most courts nation," said. "This is unique because it's in that were built for immigration. was forthispurpose."
"We only have so much bed space, so we prioritize the cases," Bradford said. "Therearesomecasesthat bylawhavetobedetained. They are mandatory detention They are terrorism cases, extremely silent cases, expedited removal cases, things like that."
"We only so much bed so we prioritize the Bradford said. "Thereare that bylaw tobedetained. They are mandatory detention They are terrorism cases, extremely silent cases, expedited removal things like that."
illegal migrants deemed eligible for detention by officers are then booked the facility with their housing
The illegal migrants deemed eligible for detention by officers are then booked into the facility with their housing
As we walked through the halls of the facility, we saw dozens of illegal migrants packed into dormitories Their risk levels were indicated by thecoloroftheiruniforms.
Menandwomenwerekept separate, many just sitting on bunk beds and reading
assignments ontheir we the halls of the we dozens of migrants packed Their risk were coloroftheir were separate, many bunk beds and
books. Some throwing up peace signs at us and smiling, while others were givingthumbsdown.
books. Some up peace at us and smiling, while others were giving
"There many false narrativesandmisinformation that's out there, especiallywithgroupsthat oppose immigration enforcement. I think it's veryimportantforustoget out there and say the true narrative,"Bradfordsaid.
Themaintwonarratives Bradford wanted dispel was the access to medical andlegalcare.
"They have multiple avenues of access," Bradford said. "There are phones in every dorm Theycanusethem24/7."
Detainees at aregiven list pro when they are brought in In also have their dorms, to andwithineachroom.
Detainees at the MPC aregivenalistofprobono legal services when they are first brought in for processing In addition, they also have tablets in their dorms, access to law libraries within the facility andwithineachroom.
"Within each dorm, therearekioskswherethey can access materials," Bradford said. "There are programs like LexisNexis that they can use to pursue theirlegalcases.Thereare multiple avenues. Not to mention attorneys can visit anytime. There are rooms set up for attorney clientvisition,sotheyhave privacy to discuss their cases."
all " said. it's unfair When they in and we con itions, medic conditions that they didn't even and left
all the time " Bradford said. "I think it's unfair When they get booked in and assessed, we find conditions, medical conditions that they didn't even know they had and leftuntreated."
During our tour, we witnessed game rooms gyms, a library, and a chapel. Bradford acknowledgesnoteveryfacilityhas thesameamenities.
1,240 detainees the Montgomery Processing Center, up to manager calls a with everything needed inside the removing the needtotransportdetainees. There is site and full-fledged courthouse with 5 federal immigration to 77% of the atMPChave or ofatleastone criminaldefense.
"There many false narratives that's out there, p o i m ra i n forus there and the true said. we witnessed game gyms, a chapel. acknowledges has the each there access they use their There avenues. mention attorneys set client so privacy
According to ICE data, 77% of the aliens detained atMPChavebeencharged orconvictedofatleastone criminaldefense.
"Alot of these folks are criminals," Bradford said. "We don't want them back in the community, and we don't want them harming U.S. citizens or furthering toharmU.S.citizens.Alot have already done. So we don't want them repeating their crimes or further victimizing the community So we certainly want to protect the community and keep those people out of the community The otherthingtothinkaboutis even the ones who aren't criminals,necessarily,alot of them, we really don't know who they are. We really don't know what they've done overseas beforetheycamehere."
Themaintwo dispel the access to care. "They have avenues said. "There in every Theycanusethem lot folks are criminals," Bradford said. "We them back in the and we don't them harming U.S. furthering to citizens. lot have already done. we don't want them their or further victimizing community certainly want to community and those out of community The otherthing thinkaboutis even ones who aren't criminals, lot of don't know who are. We really know what they've overseas beforethey gave some examples to type of criminal aliens being housed facility the where detainees first
ICE gave us some examples to show the type of criminal aliens being housedatthefacility Duringthevisit,wealso sawthemedicalcenterand where detainees first get screened.
This week’s Veteran is HarveyYaw,whoservedin the U.S.Army from 19701971. Havingbeendrafted in March 1970, Harvey trained at Fort Polk, Louisiana, for Basic and Advanced Individual Training as an Infantrym
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Company 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade 23rd Infantry Division; From there his company bounced around northern South Vietnam firebases,
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byEvaRaines
OnSaturday,March22, 2025, five members of the ThomasJefferson
like Hawk Hill, Young, Mary Ann, Center, West, Siberia, and areas near the Laos border, but he never officially crossed the border Wink, wink. To get an early discharge, Harveychosetoextendhis touranextrafourmonthsin the country, so he spent a total of 16 months in Vietnam, and got out 5 months early in October 1971. Yaw had spent 9 straightmonthsinthebush without a break, being exposed to occasional firefights,bobbytraps,and snipers. After his field time was completed, Yaw was detailed to Firebase West near the North Vietnam border where he was on supply duty, loading helicopters with supplies or hooking up equipment to be transported by the big Chinook choppers Harvey had
been accepted by the Houston Fire Department beforehismilitarytime,so heknewwhathewantedto do when he returned to Houston. Heevenmethis wife Sharon at the fire station where he worked during a neighborhood bicycle inspection and registration drive. Yaw wentontoa40yearcareer with HFD starting in late 1971. Yaw is a Veterans Service Officer with VFW Post 12223 in Montgomery and is active in the upkeep of the Copeland Chapel Cemetery near LakeConroe. Heissucha giving man, and will drop what he is doing at a moment's notice to help a Veteran in need. Good LuckHarvey andCongratulations on being MCNs ‘VeteranoftheWeek’.
like Young, Mary Ann, Center, West, Siberia, and areas near the Laos never officially the border Wink, To get discharge, Harveychoseto his touranextra in the so a total in Vietnam, 5 months October 1971. Yaw 9 straight inthebush without being exposed occasional firefights,bobbytraps,and snipers. his field time was Yaw was to Firebase West North Vietnam border where he was on duty, loading supplies up equipment transported Chinook choppers had by to to He Sharon where 40year Yaw is Officer VFW and Conroe. drop at
There were three (3) exPresident's of the Texas Division present, Bernice Elgar, member of Dick Dowling 404 Beaumont KathyHillman,memberof M a j J o s e p h u s Somerville Irvine 2664 Burkeville and Janice and Langford, member of Magnolia Rangers 2544 Humble and she served as the President General of theUnitedDaughtersofthe ConfederacyinRichmond, Virginia.
Two honorary presidents were present, Anna Shepeard,amemberofthe Magnolia Rangers 2544 Humble and Carolyn Jamail, member of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523Conorechapter
Shepeard, of Magnolia Humble of Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523Conorechapter
updatedandamended. The Texas Division also had a project of collecting socks for our soldiers who are in service to their country There were thousands of socks collected this year for our military
EvaRaines Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division Daughtersof Confederacymet in Port Arthur Texas for their annual dis rict meeting.
Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division United DaughtersoftheConfederacymet in Port Arthur Texas for their annual district t meeting.
The Texas Division of the divided into districts and this area is DistrictIII,havingnine(9) chapters. All chapters hadmembersattendingthe meeting The chapters were Beaumont: Dick
The Texas Division of the UDC is divided into districts and this area is DistrictIII,havingnine(9) chapters. Allninechapters hadmembersattendingthe meeting The chapters were Beaumont: Dick
Dowling 404, they hosted the L. L. 100,Burkeville:Maj. Irvine 2644, Thomas Jefferson Stubbs Humble: Magnolia Rangers 2544, Go don 339, Madisonville: Sloan The lands: Rebel Joan 2721 and Wallisville: Thomas Jefferson
Dowling 404, they hosted the meeting, Bryan: L. L. Ross100,Burkeville:Maj. Josephus Sommerville Irvine 2644, Conroe: Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Humble: Magnolia Rangers 2544, Huntsville: J B Gordon 339, Madisonville: McDonaldSloan 2460, The Woodlands: Rebel Joan OfArc 2721 and Wallisville: Thomas Jefferson Chambers2591.
Themeetingwas at Port Arthur
Themeetingwasheld at the Port Arthur InternationalSeafarers'Center
PortArthur known theCajunCapitalof
PortArthur is known as theCajunCapitalofTexas.
During the War between the States, Port Arthur, Texas saw much fighting from navel and land skirmishes, including the Battle Sabine Pass, wheretheCSAforcedback a Union amphibious invasionledby4gunboats.
During the War between the States, Port Arthur, Texas saw much fighting from navel and land skirmishes, including the Battle of Sabine Pass, wheretheCSAforcedback a Union amphibious invasionledby4gunboats.
Miller-Treasurer (Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 The Woodlandschapter).
Miller-Treasurer (Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 The Woodlands
Alsopresentwas Smith, Texas Division and member Saturday,March22, 2025, five members of the ThomasJefferson
AlsopresentwasGina Smith, Texas Division President and member of the
Each district has a committee of four officers...all four were present fortheDistrictIIImeeting. They are: Emily AllenChairman (Dick Dowling 404 Beaumont chapter, Cindy Davis-Vice Chairman (Maj Josephus Somerville Irvine 2664 Burkeville chapter), Clara
Each district has a committee of four officers...all four were present fortheDistrictIIImeeting. They are: Emily AllenChairman (Dick Dowling 404 Beaumont chapter, Cindy Davis-Vice Chairman aj Jo p us Somerville Irvine 2664 Burkeville chapter), Clara
Mid-Cities Bluebonnet 2429 Euless chapter Mrs. Smith'smottois"Southern Sisters Standing Shoulder to Shoulder, Unified, Determined, Committed." Also present was Jan Kimmel, Texas Division RegistrarofSupplementals andmemberoftheCharles Buchanan Harris 2532 Sulphur Springs chapter
A lovely meal was served at the meeting...it consisted of Crawfish Etouffee,Chicken&Pasta, a salad bar, bread, tea and coffee. Therewasadessert table featuring Gateaux (cake) with de Syrope (syrup), the meal and cake was prepared by Dena Lambert of the Beaumont chapterandCoconutChess PiemadebyBerniceElgar, also a member of the Beaumontchapter
There were three (3) exPresident's of Division present, of Dick Beaumont KathyHillman,memberof j o s h u Irvine 2664 Janice member of Magnolia the President inRichmond, Virginia. A lovely meal was served the meeting...it Etouffee,Chicken salad bar, bread, tea Therewas de (syrup), the Dena the Beaumont and made Elgar, also a member of the Beaumontchapter
There was a silent auction and a discussion was made on how the money would be spent This was also Bylaws year and the bylaws were
BUSINESSDIRECTORY
Also held was a Memorial Service for the daughters of District III that have passed away since the last annual meeting Their name is readandthosechaptersthat the ladies belonged to standasthenameiscalled. This is a very moving service to attend and was conducted by Jane Ranak, member of the L. L. Ross 100 Bryan chapter The ladies remembered were Shirley Bryan and Linda Harper members of the Dick Dowling 404 Beaumont chapter, Bettie Jo Lance from the L. L. Ross 100 Bryan chapter andEugeniaLetbetter,Teri Letbetter Grimm & Pat Spackey members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroechapter
The objectives of the UDC are Historical, UDC Educational, Benevolent, Memorial,Patriotic.
was a Memorial Service the daughters of District III that have passed away since annual meeting name is readandthosechaptersthat the ladies to standasthename called. This is very moving service to attend and was conducted by Ranak, member of Ross 100 Bryan The la e re emb red were Bryan and Linda Harper members of the 404 Beaumont Bettie Jo from the L. L. Ross 100 Bryan chapter andEugeniaLetbetter,Teri Grimm & Pat Spackey members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroechapter Bluebonnet 2429 Euless chapter Mrs. Smith's is"Southern Sisters Shoulder to Shoulder, Unified, Determined, Also present was Jan Kimmel, Division RegistrarofSupplementals andmember Charles Buchanan Harris 2532 Sulphur Springs
The objectives of the Historical, Educational, Benevolent, There was silent auction and made on how would This was also Bylaws the andamended. The Division had a of collecting for our soldiers who to their country There an s f s year for
Picture by Michele Scanlin and article by Eva Rains
