Montgomery County News, April 9, 2025

Ag Commish Sid Miller Visits with North Shore

byRubenBorjas,Jr

MONTGOMERY, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid addressed Women Wednesday the Tammy

MONTGOMERY, TX

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller addressedTheNorthShore Republican Women this past Wednesday at the Bentwater Country Club NSRW President Tammy ColemanwelcomedMiller and his staff to the luncheon to enlighten the ladies on the functions of the Texas Agriculture Commission, which are quiteextensive. Asusual, The NSRW Ladies filled the ballroom with a Sea of Red, as they continued to plan for their 2025 9th Annual Golf Tournament, Auction,andDinner This year'sthemeis‘UnitedWe S t a n d w

is sta f to enlighten on functions Texas Agriculture which extensive. with Sea continued their andDinner year's ‘United S t n d , t h tournament The also to community Funds raised

tournament scheduled for September 29, 2025. The ladies are also celebrating 25thYearsofServicetothe community Funds raised by events such as the t

ou n me t g th u u h ri a l effortsthe commits

effortstheNSRWcommits themselves to throughout

promoting literacy in schools, helping Senior Citizens at the Friendship Center inWillis, preparing toiletry bags for charities thatassistthehomeless;as

h y ars, c promoting in helping Citizens at Friendship Center toiletry for the l d ng

scholarships to deserving

students, and providing backpacks of food to hungry kids, and donating funds to the MC Food Bank.

students, providing backpacks of to hungry kids, and donating funds MC Food Bank.

monthly meeting and lunch, Ag Commissioner Miller addressed those gathered at the country club. His family has been farming and ranching in

e x f o e g h and has involved with agriculture whether up on college with degree; Ag to

House 25 Miller always staunch d d of Te as agriculture, well freedoms and liberties we Fair Sid was elected the 12th Texas Agriculture Commissioner 2014and h wo su q en reelections receiving record than candidate for the officeinhistory

generations, and has been involved with agriculture hiswholelife,whetheritbe growing up on the land, graduating college with a vocational Ag degree; to teaching Ag in school, working the land, to first being elected the Texas House of Representatives 25 years ago. Miller has always been a staunch defender of Texas agriculture, as well as our freedoms and liberties that we have in Our Fair State. Sid was first elected as the 12th Texas Agriculture Commissionerin2014and has won subsequent reelections receiving record numbers of votes than any candidate for the officeinhistory

about common has taken steps to the time organic certification He has reshaped field operations to improve slash for saving on increasing i s p t i n Miller inwhich be sold Texas because the Within 45 minutes, a readyto

Miller is all about common sense, and has taken steps to reduce the time to obtain organic to certification for farmers He has reshaped field operations to improve efficiency, and slash travel miles for TDA inspectors saving on fuel and other costs,aswellasincreasing consumer protections i n s p e c t i o n s Commissioner Miller relayed an amusing story about toilet paper during thepandemic,inwhichone of his inspectors found a warehouse full of foreign marked bathroom tissue that couldn’t be sold in Texas because of the Spanishlanguagelabeling. Within 45 minutes, Miller hadawaiverreadytohave thatTPeligibletobesoldin by Fol o g t meeting lunch, addressed those family ranching

past Saturday at the Old Baptist Church, and despitetheheavyrain,the turnout was surprisingly good The Historical Societydiscussionsonthe upcoming April 19th Cemetery Probing Event, and the April 26th Ice Cream Society, were foremost on the minds of society members. Board

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RSVPing for the Ice Cream Social at MHSTX.org. There is a tab at the top of the society’s webpagefortheevent.

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year-old female had been shot at that location. The female victim was transported to a local hospital, and the male was pronounced deceased at thescene.

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ve situation, and detectives are currently interviewing witnesses to gather the facts surrounding this

information is unknown at thistime. ThevictimintheAngus Court shooting homicide onApril 4, 2025, has been identified as 19-year-old, GavinWoodyard.

RubenBorjas,

RubenBorjas,

SidMillerspeakingtotheNorthShoreRepublican Women’smonthlymeetingthispastWednesdayaatthe BentwaterCountryClub

LtoR:PeytonAmburgey,14;BillyRayDuncan,andShelbyAmburgey,13;pose aftertherecentGeneralMembershipmeetingoftheMontgomeryHistoricalSociety

TEXAS'NATURALTREASURE

By Cheryl Conley Lake Creek Nature Preserve

is here and there's nothing more beautiful than the Texas l

ndsc p where a b r e a t h t a k i n g transformationunfoldsthis time of the The hills andfieldsarepaintedwith a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers where the bluebonnets, state flower, reign Miles roadways are lined with these iconic flowers inviting everyone to pause and the beautyofa spring.

Spring is here and there's nothing more beautiful than the Texas landscape where a b r e a t h t a k i n g transformationunfoldsthis time of the year The hills andfieldsarepaintedwith a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers where the bluebonnets, our state flower, reign supreme Miles of roadways are of lined with these iconic flowers inviting everyone to pause and admire the beautyofaTexasspring.

In there a bit of a the Legislature which describes the the contenders h

he cottonboil andthe There arguments made merits each but the Society of lo ial the to choose homage the many Texas from the of which resembles pioneer

In 1901 there was a bit of a “flower war” in the Texas Legislature which best describes the process of selecting the state flower.Thecontenders for the title were the t bluebonnet,thecottonboil andthepricklypearcactus blossom There were arguments made that highlighted the merits of each flower but the National Society of Colonial Dames of America successfully convinced the Texas legislature to choose the bluebonnet, a name that paid homage to the many brave Texas pioneer women. The name comes from the shape of the flower which resembles the bonnets worn by pioneerwomen.

There are actually six different species of bluebonnets, all native to Texas, the Lupinus texensis is the well-

There are actually six different species of bluebonnets, all native to Texas, but the Lupinus texensis is the most well-

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This year's theme, Hope Grows: A Night of Whimsy and Wonder, celebrated the nonprofit's mission to nurture hope to and healing for children impacted by trauma and abuse.

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known.Allsixofthemare considered the state flower Most bluebonnets arebluebutduetogenetic mutations, you might also find them in white, pink and maroon. Texas A&M calls the maroon flowers “Aggiebonnets.”

If ingested, all parts of bluebonnetsarepoisonous especially the seeds and pods.Inhumans,ingestinghumans, the seeds can cause nervous system issues up to and including death. In animals, bluebonnets are moderately toxic and can cause gastrointestinal upset, lethargy tremors, agitationandseizures.

known.Allsixofthemare the Most bluebonnets arebluebut togenetic you also find in white, pink and Texas calls the maroon “Aggiebonnets.” ingested, all parts bluebonnetsare especially the seeds and pods.Inhumans, the cause nervous up to and including death. bluebonnets are toxic and can upset, lethargy tremors, agitationandseizures.

Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson, played a big role in the appreciation and visibility of bluebonnets and other native plants in Texas.ShegrewupinEast Texasandfellinlovewith the beauty of the state,

flowers. In 1965, as First Lady, she campaigned for national beautification

Lady Johnson wife of President played a big in the appreciation and visibility bluebonnets and other native plants in Texas. grewupin andfellinlove the beauty of the sp ci lly h wild flowers. 1965, First she campaigned for beautification

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wildflowers and trees. In 1982, along with actress

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challenges they've faced Together, we make hope grow.”

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This year's theme, Hope Grows: A of Whimsy Wonder, celebrated the nonprofit's mission nurture hope and healing for children impacted by and abuse. The w t i m m r s i v transporting into world wonder highlighted and growth trauma. and sound that to also of including

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The evening was filled w i t h i m m e r s i v e experiences, transporting guests into a world of wonder that highlighted resilience and growth beyondtrauma.Sponsored by ProDirectional, the Whimsy and Wonder Immersive Experience featuredinteractivevisuals and sound that brought the theme to life. Guests also enjoyedavarietyofgames, including the Golden

President Billy Ray Duncanhasbeenworking on getting probes for volunteers to use to find thelostmarkersintheOld Methodist Cemetery He also gave a speech on the life and times of General Sam Houston, who frequented Montgomery in his travels back in the day attend the event on April 26th.”

Historical Society

America's native plants and natural landscapes. In 1997 the center was renamed becoming the L

n Wildflower Center They haveaveryinterestingand informative website at https://www.wildflower.or g. The most significant factor in the proliferation of the bluebonnets and

wildflowers and In 1982, along with actress H H y , they established the National Wildflower Research CenterinAustintoprotect and pres rve or h America's native plants and landscapes. In 1997 the center was renamed becoming the La y Bird hn on Wildflower Center They havea and informative website at https://www.wildflower.or g. The most significant factor in the proliferation of the bluebonnets

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General Sam Houston,” saidMr Duncan.“Heisa very important figure in Texas, US, and in fact WorldHistory.”

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n t o f Transportation In the 1930's, as part of a beautification program, the department started sowing seeds along state highways. In 1932, Wildflower Program was officially established and Jac Gubbels, a landscape architect, hired to maintain, and encourage planting of wildflowers and other native plants the highways In the mid1930's policy was

Transportation In the 1930's, as part of a beautification program, the department started sowing bluebonnet seeds along state highways. In 1932, the Wildflower Program was officially established and Jac Gubbels, a landscape architect, was hired to maintain, preserve and encourage the planting of wildflowers and other native plants along the highways In the mid1930's a policy was

provide critical support to morethan250childrenand families in Montgomery County

“Each year, we are overwhelmed by the energy and generosity of our community,” said Director of Development Lindsay Miller “Our volunteers, sponsors, and donors have once again demonstrated their unwavering dedication to creating brighter futures forchildreninneed.”

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e wildflowers had gone to seed Today TxDOT's Wildflower Program continues to maintain the wildflowers and sows about 30,000 pounds of seedseveryyear Texans are proud of their bluebonnets and all the other wild flowers in ourstate.Althoughthereis no law against picking the flowers, picture-taking that damages the flowers and picking the flowers is

implemented m wing n il th had to seed TxDOT's Program to maintain the and about pounds everyyear proud their and all wild flowers in state.Althoughthere no law the picture-taking the picking the flowers di raged

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Texas figuring correctly thatno wasgoingtobe reading the in Spanish to use toilet paper was also during the pandemic that Miller declared numerous Texascompanies firms in sectoras ‘essential’ thus saving them having to shutter their doors, which was a necessary step to k e p a y T x s businesses having to lay-off

Texas figuring correctly thatnoonewasgoingtobe reading the labeling in Spanish on how to use toilet paper It was also during the pandemic that Miller declared numerous Texascompaniesandfirms intheagriculturalsectoras ‘essential’ thus saving them from having to shutter their doors, which was a necessary step to k e e p m a n y Te x a s businesses from having to lay-offworkers. workers.

Many Texans don’t know that Miller also responsible for Weights and Measures which

ensure the consumersareprotected.

somany our filling our gas tanks, weighing our at the grocery t r e , a s w e l a supermarket scanners, much more. He has t rted Oper ion consumer locate businesses fail toregistertheirscaleswith the Agriculture. The has l e d o i n c r e a s e d registrationsand morebusinesses with the TDA, which goes long way to ensure consumersareprotected.

Commi o er departmentisalso leading internationally for pro tio of Texas

agriculture, Texas-grown products, and Texasowned businesses. Miller oversees the TDA’s GO TEXAN program, which shows off the Our State’s best products, companies, and communities that call Texas home The Ag Commissioner continues to promote trade missions to Central and South America, the Middle East, andAsia. Closertohome, Miller launched ‘Farm Fresh Fridays,’ a farm-toschoolinitiativetogetlocal produce into Texas schools,andhasresultedin nearly$20millionincrease in Texas products used in schoolcafeterias.

Texas-grown and Texasowned the TDA’s TEXAN off the Our best communities Tex s hom Th g continues to promote trade to and the Middle Asia. home, ‘Farm Fresh Fridays,’ a getlocal ro uc int Tex and resulted $20 in Texas products used

When it comes to water, which is a really preciousresourceinTexas,

Ag Commissioner Miller created an ‘Office of Water, ’ wi

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which is dedicatedtosecuringclean access to water for the future, which has been instrumental in getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding i

improvementsandrepairs.

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In Texas, bluebonnets aremorethanjustaflower They are a true symbol of Texas pride and represent

independent spirit of our state.

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n Shannon. Themarkerisa program of the DAR whichhonorsthemenand women Patriots who won America’sindependence.

War Veteran, whose burial marker is in the Old MethodistCemetery There is also a movement afoot headed headed by Cindy Amburgey for Montgomerytohavetheir ownDARChapter Sofar thereare30ladies,mostly from the Conroe DAR chapter, are interested in forming a chapter Ms Amburgey, who works withattheGenealogyand Local History Room, a part of the Montgomery CountyMemorialLibrary inConroe,isalsoworking on aAmerica 250 Patriot

seeking to answer “Why as Agri lt

seeking to answer the question, “Why Does Texas Agriculture Matter?”

on 2015, after election he subsequently in2018and2022.

office on January 2, 2015, after winning election in 2014,hewassubsequently electedin2018and2022.

Did you know that Millerhashisownshowon RFD-TV called ‘Texas Agriculture Matters ’ A new episode is posted weekly, and you can also view each new program every week on YouTube @TDACommunications They are always smiling, and are currently up to Season 13, and are always

Did you know Miller his on RFD-TV ‘Texas Agriculture Matters ’ A new episode posted weekly, you can also view each new program every week on @TDACommunications They are always smiling, and currently up to Season and always

When it comes water, is a in Ag Miller created an ‘Office of W t r, ’ wi hin h s d p rt nt hi h s dedicatedto clean access to water for the future, been instrumental in getting hundreds of of dollars in federal funding in b g ants or i r a t r u c t u e improvementsandrepairs.

Texas Agriculture Matters covers everything from cattle to cotton, from rodeostorockets,andwith allthewhiteteethshowing, they seem to be having a greattime,havingfun,and presenting an informative look at how Texas agriculture is applicable to our daily lives. The main reason for the smiling and laughter is Commissioner Miller’s showing off his trademarkwitandwisdom.

Texas Agriculture Matters covers everything cattle to cotton, from rodeostorockets,andwith allthewhiteteethshowing, seem to be a greattime, and presenting an informative ook at ow e as agriculture is applicable to daily lives. The main for the and laughter is Commissioner showing off his wisdom.

One of the last items thatMillerclearedwiththe N S R W w a s t h e announcement of his ReElection Bid The Commissioner assumed

One the Millerclearedwith N S W w a s t h e of his lect T Commissioner

In July of 2024, in association with President Trump’s re-election campaig

In July 2024, in association with President Tr

r organized special GO TEXAN bus tour, which mirrored the President’s swing state campaign stops, Texas agriculture products Commission Miller was in Butler, Pennsylvania, literally yards of President when hewitnessedandheardthe shot th t i T e President’s right ear, and tragically killed one spectator, and injured others.

r organized a special GO TEXAN bus tour, which mirrored the President’s swing state campaign stops, promoting Texas agriculture products Commission Miller was in Butler, Pennsylvania, literallywithinafewyards of President Trump, when hewitnessedandheardthe shots that hit The President’s right ear, and tragically killed one spectator, and injured others.

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PetsFromToxic Amphibians

Dogs naturally curious creatures, often using their noses and mouths to explore world around them they are drawn toads with

Dogs are naturally curious creatures, often using their noses and mouths to explore the world around them

Because they are drawn to strong scents and sudden movements, toads with their unpredictable hops, distinct smells, and occasionalcroaks—canbe an irresistible attraction

However, what starts as innocent curiosity can take adangerousturnifthetoad happenstobetoxic.

distin t smel nd occasionalcroaks canbe an attraction what starts innocent can dangerousturnifthetoad tobetoxic.

Dr Lance Wheeler a clinical assistant professor at theTexasA&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, sheds light the dangers toxic toads pose, how to recognize signs envenomation (being stung or bitten by a venomous animal), steps owners should to protect their pets. SignsOfToadToxicity

Dr Lance Wheeler a clinical assistant professor at theTexasA&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, sheds light on the dangers toxic toads pose, how to recognize signs of envenomation (being stung or bitten by a venomous animal), and steps owners should take to protect their pets.

SignsOfToadToxicity

While any dog breed might instinctively pursue these amphibians, terriers known for heightened exploratory and hunting drives are particularly to toad envenomation.Cats,onthe other hand, are far less likely to fall either because their more cautious nature or a lower susceptibility to toad venom.

While any dog breed might instinctively pursue these amphibians, terriers known for their heightened exploratory and hunting drives are particularly prone to toad envenomation.Cats,onthe other hand, are far less likely to fall victim, either because of their more cautious nature or a lower susceptibility to toad venom.

Not all toads are dangerous but certain

Not all toads are dangerous but certain

species, like the cane toad (also known as the giant toad), produce venom that can cause serious health issuesindogs.

“Cane toads possess venom-secreting glands around the head which release a milky, venomous fluid when a dog bites or mouths the toad,” Wheeler said “The venom is absorbedthroughthedog’s mouth enters the bloodstream, and can cause neurological, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal problems.”

species, like the cane toad (also known as the giant toad), produce venom that can cause serious health issuesindogs. toads possess venom-secreting glands around head which release a milky, venomous fluid when a dog bites or mouths the toad,” Wheeler said “The v nom is absorbedthroughthedog’s mouth enters the bloodstream, and can cause neurological, cardiovascular gastrointestinal problems.”

Symptoms can appear within seconds or minutes of exposure, with severity depending on the species, the region where it was encountered, and the a m o u n t o f v e n o m absorbed The most commonly reported signs are excessive drooling (hypersalivation) and bright-red discoloration of thegums.

“Hypersalivation is the mostcommonclinicalsign of cane toad exposure in dogsthatwesee,”Wheeler said. “Neurological signs, such as seizures, tremors, in oordin tion, and generalized weakness, are more common in places likeFlorida; highlights the in clinical signsof toadintoxication based geographical location.”

“Hypersalivation is the mostcommonclinicalsign of cane toad exposure in dogsthatwesee,”Wheeler said. “Neurological signs, such as seizures, tremors, incoordination, and generalized weakness, are more common in places likeFlorida;thishighlights the differences in clinical signsofcanetoadintoxication based on geographical location.”

include vomiting, labored breathing, collapse, increased respiratory and irregular h art rhythms. cases where dog is exposed to a amount of highly cardiac abnormalicanbefatal.

include vomiting, labored breathing, collapse, increased respiratory rate, and irregular heart rhythms. In cases where a dog is exposed to a large amount of highly toxic venom, cardiac abnormalitiescanbefatal.

recoverwithin wo hour

WhatTo If Dog

WhatToDoIfYourDog EncountersAToad

require

If you suspect your dog has encountered a toad, actingquicklyiscrucial, venom rapidly progress lifethreatening. Because there no specific test to determineatoadenvenomveterinarians rely solely on the clinical to make a diagnosis, treatment will vary severity of symptoms.

If you suspect your dog has encountered a toad, actingquicklyiscrucial,as toad venom can rapidly progress and become lifethreatening. Because there is no specific test to determineatoadenvenomation, veterinarians rely solely on the clinical signs to make a diagnosis, and treatment will vary based on the severity of the symptoms.

Symptoms can appear within seconds minutes of exposure, with severity depending the species, the where it was encountered, the a m o u n t o v e n o m ab orb he most commonly are excessive drooling (hypersalivation) and bright-red discoloration of thegums. “Dogs

“For mild cases, like excessive drooling and red gums, owners should carefully wipe the tissue inside the pet s mouth using a damp rag or washcloth to prevent further absorption of the toxin,” Wheeler said “Avoid using running water milk, oil, and other liquids to clean the mouth, asthiscanleadtoaccidental inhalation and subsequent aspiration pneumonia.”

“For mild cases, excessive drooling and red gums, owners should the tissue inside the pet s using a damp rag or to prevent further absorption of the Wheeler said using running milk, oil, and other liquids to clean the thiscanlead accidental inhalation and subse-

However, f a dog exhibits severe such as seizures un spon iv n should immediately care than any at-home In atte pting at-hom could waste valuable time when timely intervention critical.

However, if a dog i exhibits severe symptoms such as seizures or unresponsiveness — owners should immediately seek emergency veterinary care rather than attempting any at-home treatment. In these cases, attempting at-home a treatment could waste valuable time when timely professionalinterventionis critical.

Ifthetoadwasingested, a veterinarian may induce vomiting or use more advanced methods to remove toxins from the gastrointestinaltract. Other symptoms may

toadwas a may vomiting or use more methods to remove toxins from gastrointestinaltract. Other symptoms may

oftenrecoverwithinoneto two hours after oral decontamination and may not require an overnight stay,” Wheeler said “Those with moderate to severe symptoms, however,mayneedhospitalization for monitoring and supportivecare.”

with moderate symptoms, ever, need for and supportivecare.”

Most clinical signs resolve within 24 to 48 hours, but rapid intervention remains the key to ensuringafullrecovery

Most clinical within 24 to 48 hours, but rapid intervention remains the key to ensuringafullrecovery

PreventionTips

PreventionTips

The best way to protect dogs from toxic toads is through prevention Interestingly, dogs who experience toad envenomation don’t learn from the encounter and may go after a toad again, making owner vigilance crucial.

The best way to protect dogs from toxic toads is through prevention Interestingly, many dogs who experience toad envenomation don’t learn from the encounter and may go after a toad again, making owner vigilance crucial.

areas where toads

“In areas where toads are common, owners

are common, owners

should keep their pets leashed and under close supervisionwhenoutside,” Wheeler said. also canfindtheirwayintopets’ food and water bowls, potentially leaving behind harmful toxins; therefore, bowls should be cleaned dailyandneverleftoutside unattended.”

should keep their pets leashed and under close supervisionwhenoutside,” Wheeler said. “Toads also canfindtheirwayintopets’ food and water bowls, potentially leaving behind harmful toxins; therefore, bowls should be cleaned dailyandneverleftoutside unattended.”

Pet owners should be especially cautious during warm wet months when toads emerge from winter hibernation and at night or early morning when these nocturnal creatures are naturallyoutmost.

Pet owners should be especially cautious during warm wet months when toads emerge from winter hibernation at night or early morning when these nocturnal creatures are naturallyoutmost.

“During these times, toads can be found in grassy yards, small dirt holes, or structures like sprinkler boxes,” Wheeler said They often hang round landscaping lighting where they hunt

“During these times, toads can commonly be found in grassy yards, small dirt holes, or manmade structures like manmade sprinkler boxes,” Wheeler said They often hang around landscaping lighting where they hunt

insects that are attracted to thelight.”

insects that are attracted to thelight.”

Being aware of these habitscanhelpownerstake extra precautions, such as limiting nighttime outdoor time, keeping yards wellmaintained, and regularly checking common hiding spots With careful monitoring and preventive measures, the risk of a dangerous toad encounter can be significantly reduced.

Being aware of these habitscanhelp take extra precautions, such as limiting nighttime outdoor time, keeping yards wellmaintained, regularly checking common hiding spots With careful monitoring and preventive measures, the risk of a dangerous toad encounter c n be significantly reduced.

Pet Talk a service of the of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet -talk Suggestions for future topics may be dire ted to vmbeditor@tamu.edu.

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/pet -talk Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

“Dogs with mild signs

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

The Madness of Supposedly Sain Democrats

There are many people out there that have mental problems. Drug addicts, homeless people, and Democratswhocannotget agriponlife,likemenwho think they are women,

There are many people out there that have mental problems. Drug addicts, homeless people and Democratswhocannotget agriponlife,likemenwho think they are women,

blindly voting Socialist without thinking about the potential consequences of the They are the ones key, or vehicles without blinking an eye, some are

blindly voting Socialist without thinking about the potential consequences of the action. They are the ones that key, or vandalise Tesla vehicles without blinking an eye, some are

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the leftover pondscum of the 1960’s radicals in the twilightoftheiryears. It’s really disturbing to see supposedly sain Democrats,whothinktheirworld isfallingapart,takeactions that jeopardize their lives andcareers,thatlabelthem as kooks. And let’s not forget Democrat politicians who take insane stances in regards to transg

sm, and limiting parental rights of their own kids It’s madness, and they need to bestopped.

the leftover pondscum of the 1960’s radicals in the twilightoftheiryears. It’s really disturbing to see supposedly sain Democrats,whothinktheirworld isfallingapart,takeactions that jeopardize their lives andcareers,thatlabelthem as kooks. And let’s not forget Democrat politicians who take insane stances in regards to transgend ri and limiting parental rights of their own kids It’s madness, and they need to bestopped.

Truly, they are unthinkingpeople, theirworld views are so limited that they think, in their own little universes, that their way of thinking is mainstream,andthattheyareon the right side of history Just look at vandalism of Tesla vehicles, whether it be their cyber truck or car Elon Musk was once the hero of those crazed individuals who happily scratch a Tesla with their keys, or tag a vehicle with spray paint. These are privately owned vehicles that made by Elon Musk’sTeslacompany,but crazed Democrats are so madatanything Musk represents, and purposely damage them without an attemptatself-control.

Truly, they are unthinkingpeople,andtheirworld views are so limited that they think, in their own little universes, that their way of thinking is mainstream,andthattheyareon the right side of history Just look at vandalism of Tesla vehicles, whether it be their cyber truck or car Elon Musk was once the hero of those crazed individuals who happily scratch a Tesla with their keys, or tag a vehicle with spray paint. These are privately owned vehicles that are made by Elon Musk’sTeslacompany,but crazed Democrats are so madatanythingthatMusk represents, and purposely damage them without an attemptatself-control.

vandalism of Tesla vehiclesisnotbeingshown by national networks, save or else that has over 10 These crazed Democrats an air don’tlook Theylook Detached from real-world happenings No doubt an affinity personalities Whoopi Behar,

one that feels that they are in the right, and for them when it's go-time, they detach from reality crimes.

vandalism of Tesla vehiclesisnotbeingshown by national networks, save Fox, or else the vandals would know that the vehicle has over 10 cameras. These crazed Democrats have an air of being displaced. They don’tlookright. Theylook unkempt. Detached from real-world happenings No doubt they have an affinity for personalities likeWhoopiGoldberg,Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and RachelMaddow Buttheir psyche is one that actually feels that they are in the right, and for them when it's go-time, they detach themselves from reality to committheircrimes.

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Democrats have brainwashed these individualswithevilintent, and right now it is just vandalizing vehicles, and rippingMAGAhatsoffthe heads of Trump and Elon

capability of their Democrat inspired violence is stillnotyetrealized. How far are they capable of going? Physical violence isthereandhasbeenthere.

The New York subway woman,AlbertaTestanero, who tried to assault a teenagerwearingaMAGA hat, but face-planted instead, has worked with high-end clients such as Tiffany & Co, Coach, and KateSpade,sinceshehasa fashionbackground,andis a luxury brand specialist. In work such as that, you havetokeepademeanorof sanity AmInotright? But herhateforDonaldTrump has stained her career, and made her look a fool with herfamousfalltotheNew YorkCitysubwayfloor

Democrats have brainwashed these individualswithevilintent, and right now it is just vandalizing vehicles, and rippingMAGAhatsoffthe heads of Trump and Elon supporters, b t the capability of their Democrat inspired is stillnotyetrealized. How far are they capable of going? Physical violence isthereandhasbeenthere. The York subway woman,AlbertaTestanero, who tried to a teenagerwearingaMAGA hat, but face-planted instead, has with high-end clients such as Tiffany & Co, Coach, and KateSpade,sinceshehasa fashionbackground,andis a luxury brand specialist. In work such that, you havetokeep demeanor sanity Inotright? herhateforDonaldTrump has stained her and made her look a fool with herfamousfalltotheNew YorkCitysubwayfloor

It’s obvious that the

It’s obvious that the

Andlet’snotforgetthe Democrat politicians who have called for physical violence against Republicans Musk and his inventions Democrats always their political violence onto Republicans, and when confronted in being asked for examples, they can’t tell of instance, while it's easy to point to Democrats, saying Nancy Pelosi said this, Jasmine Crockett said AOC said this, Maxine Waters said that All their statements are to inspire hate in their underlings, with the intent of harming vehicles, or Republicans themselves and by any necessary We all play our parts in thisWorldofOurs,buthate shouldn’t have any part in it, save liver and lima beans,whichIgiveupeach Lent What possesses Democrats to engage in behavior vandalism or assault and battery? Are their lives so meaningless that they glom onto any hope that Democrats provide a means of saving they notraisedproperlywiththe aim of a proper of themselves? Were they coddled into adulthood by parents who felt that they could of themselves as youngsters? They certainly no sense of self-confidence, andyoucanseethetell-tale signs a streak blue hair,ornoseringsthatwere not installed properly,

Andlet’snotforgetthe Democrat politicians who have called for physical violence against Republicans, Musk, and his inventions Democrats always project their political violence onto Republicans, and when confronted in being asked for examples, they can’t tell of any instance, while it's easy to point to Democrats, saying Nancy Pelosi said this, Jasmine Crockett said that, AOC said this, Maxine Waters said that All their statements are designed to inspire hate in their underlings, with the intent of harming vehicles, or Republicans themselves, and by any means necessary We all play our parts in thisWorldofOurs,buthate shouldn’t have any part in it, save liver and lima beans,whichIgiveupeach Lent What possesses Democrats to engage in behavior of vandalism or assault and battery? Are their lives so meaningless that they glom onto any hope that Democrats provide as a means of saving them? We’re they notraisedproperlywiththe aim of maintaining a proper self-image of themselves? Were they coddled into adulthood by parents who felt that they could not take care of themselves as youngsters? They certainly show no sense of self-confidence, andyoucanseethetell-tale signs of a streak of blue hair ornoseringsthatwere not installed properly

whicharesignstonothire, orsimplystayaway The Madness of Democratswillcontinue. I mean,whenyouarestupid enough to post your own crimes on social media, youneedtobeinarubberwalledcell. Whenitcomes to prisons, our thinking needs to be more in line with those of El Salvador, for housing and the tactics of treating murderers, domestic terrorists and rapists. We have a legacy mediamorelovingtowards murderous gang-members thanAmericansecurityfor itslegalcitizens. Theyare stillunawareofthedanger to their own careers, as Independent Media continues to rise not chainedtothefailedtactics of the mainstream. For one, the Independent Media actually loves The UnitedStates,andwantsto see it do well. Secondly, honesty in journalism, just as honesty in regards to money and just as important. That’showthe legacymedialostthe2024 Elections, because everyone and their mother saw the boots-on-thegroundconditionswerenot lining up with the actual reporting coming from the mother networks and cable.

The people, at least thoseleftofcenter,allneed to really examine their mental health, but quite frankly they think themselves in stride with the people. Infact,theyagree with a small portion of the population, and are brainwashed so easily it’s ridiculous. Their inability to think for themselves should concern them, but their mindset is not of

whicharesignstonothire, orsimply he adn ss of Democratswillcontinue. I mean,whenyouarestupid enough to post your own crimes on social media, youneedtobeinarubberwalledcell. Whenitcomes to prisons, our thinking needs to be more in line with those El Salvador, for tactics of treating murderers, domestic terrorists, and rapists. We have a legacy mediamorelovingtowards murderous gang-members thanAmericansecurityfor itslegal Theyare still of danger to their own careers, as Independent Media continues to rise, not chainedtothefailedtactics of the mainstream. For one the Independent Media actually loves The UnitedStates, wantsto see it well. Secondly, honesty in journalism, just as honesty in to money, and just as important. That’showthe legacymedialostthe2024 E ctions bec se everyone and their mother saw the boots-on-thegroundconditionswerenot lining up with the actual reporting from the mother networks, and cable. at least thoseleft center, need to examine their mental health, quite frankly they think themselves in stride with the people. fact,theyagree with small portion of the popul t on, nd re brainwashed it’s ridiculous. Their inability to for themselves should them, but their mindset is not of

but of The recent ‘Hands Off’ rally fake palace Mars. They youto it a spontaneous it was bywho, yet to be were white, and angry. for what? theyaresostupid, they never bothered for as to what is doing. TheDepartment Efficiency, if would tolookupitspurpose,isto limit fraud, waste, and abuseinthedepartmentsof federal government and Grandpa’s checks are going to be

leading, but of following. The recent ‘Hands Off rallywasasfakeasapalace onMars. Theywantyouto think it was a spontaneous event, but it was bought andpaidfor;bywho,isstill yet to be determined There were thousands, overwhelmingly white and angry. for what? Becausetheyaresostupid, they never bothered to check for themselves as to whatElonMuskisactually doing. TheDepartmentof Government Efficiency, if those losers would bother tolookupitspurpose,isto limit fraud waste and abuseinthedepartmentsof the federal government Grandma and Grandpa’s Social Security checks are not going to be stopped, unless they died decades ago.

I think Off going be Democrats they support who are gonna forNonGovernmental Organizations fraud, in how a poor person to aftersuch short time has millions millions in personal wealth. going to people who theminthought biggest grifters out there. the wheels of justice faster, we know who on the chopping by now, just give it some time. least the wheels of justicearespinning.

I think the Hands Off crowd are going to be shocked at the Democrats that they support who are gonnabearrestedforNonGovernmental Organizations fraud, in how a poor congress person comes to D.C.andaftersuchashort time has amassed millions and millions in personal wealth. They are going to find out that the people whocorraltheminthought are the biggest grifters out there. If the wheels of justice spun faster we would know who is on the chopping block by now, but just give it some time. At least the wheels of justicearespinning.

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Harmonia Stellarum Houston presents 'Fiori Musicali’

byRubenBorjas,Jr

byRubenBorjas,Jr

masterpiece for those fortunate to purchase a fortunate modernmodel.

it or Romantic are plenty oppo ie live but for Baroque,the performances limited. But I a ‘Harmonia Stellarum out of the uthe an Church Midtown; have for It’s

listen music that performed from to 1650, on period organ by able

Whenitcomestolovers of Classical or Romantic music, there are plenty of opportunities in the HoustonRegiontohearlive music, but for the earlier common practice period, theBaroque,thechancesof catching performances are rather limited. But wait, I found a group, ‘Harmonia Stellarum Houston,’ which runs out of the First Lutheran Church on n HolmanStreetinMidtown; they have been putting on concert seasons for the last several years now It’s an amazing experience to listen to music that was generally performed from 1600 to 1650, based on a proven period based organ that was restored by an Italian organ company, being able to recreate the

Harmonia Stellarum

Houston’s Chairman and ArtisticDirector,Dr Mario Aschauer, says, It s like taking a ride in a time machine,”andhisorganization cut no corners in bringing the organ's original soundscape to to Texas. It’s truly an honor tohearthesound,evenwith with theoriginalcharacterflaws of the machine from 400 years ago, and with the associated Gregorian Chants that populated the Churchofthatday,withthe aidofmoderndayperformers,itisquiteasighttohear, andsee.

Harmonia Stellarum Houston’s Chairman and ArtisticDirector,Dr Mario Aschauer, s like taking a ride time machine,”andhisorganization cut corners in b in ng h o 's original soundscape Texas. It’s to the even theoriginal of machine years with the associated Chants that the Church the aid modernday ers, is asight and

as an instrument various ensemblesduring The was used for in quieter parts of such the The Eucharist, Holy Communion andrespondedto the Gregorian placed throughout the Church in a period reform following Protestant needing curb abuses, clarify doctrine, of the andthe itspart making up voices of the

organ as an accompanying instrument for the various vocalensemblesduringthe mass. The organ was also used for instrumentation in the quieter parts of the mass, such as with the preparation of the Sacrament of The Eucharist, or Holy Communion and interactedandrespondedto the Gregorian Chants placed throughout the service. TheChurchwasin a period of reform followingtheProtestantReformation, needing to curb clerical abuses, clarify the doctrine, and loosen some of the rigidity of the mass; andtheorganplayeditspart in making up for the reduced voices of the chants.

masterpiece for those a See Arts, page 5

smaller copy of a 1608 model with pipework attributed by Costanzo Antegnati (1549-1624) at the Chiesa dei Santi EusebioeVittoreinPeglio, Italy Thefacadeisinspired by the 1565 organ by Graziado Antegnati (15241590) at the Basilica palatinadeSantaBarbarain Mantua, Italy And it’s the First Italian Renaissance Organ in Texas, and compar

Century following the Council of Trent in 1563, Church modernized speak,by allowing use the

Trent in 1563, the Church modernizedsotospeak,by allowing the use of the

T h e H a r m o n i a Stellarum s organ by Organi Famiglia Pradella, is a 2024 edition slightly

h H a o i s Organi Famiglia Pradella, is slightly

o modern organs, the keyboard is rather limited, but does sport14keys(asplitkeyG sharp and A flat), over the standard12. The program started withDr Aschauersittingat the organ. He began with ‘Canzona Franzesa Quarta, 1603’fromGiovanniMaria Trabaci (1575-1647)

copy 1608 with pipework by (1549-1624) at t e C ies de S t eVittoreinPeglio, Thefacadeis Antegnati deSantaBarbara Italy And it’s Renaissance rgan n and o ed to o ern the but does splitkeyG and A over sittingat organ. He Franzesa Trabaci

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Frankenstein comes to mind when you hear the first blows from the pipes, but it’s all dedicated to moresaintlypursuits. The organcamewaybeforethe piano but some artists choose to use the harpsichord in the performance ofthispiece. Marioissuch an expert on performance of the organ, having

performed on much grander models and on different continents. The

Costanzo Antengnati masterpiece took direction

from Dr Aschauer's precious play, which yielded for a livelier and more rhythmic body that was separated in several distinct sections The organ’s ability to entertain wasremarkable,anditwas itsownlittleorchestraallin one.

Frankenstein comes to mind when you hear the first blows from the pipes, but it’s dedicated to moresaintlypursuits. The organcamewaybeforethe piano but some artists choose to use the harpsichord in the performance of piece. Marioissuch an expert on performance of the organ, having performed on mu h grander models and on different continents. The Costanzo Antengn ti masterpiece took direction from Dr Aschau r's precious play, which yielded for a livelier and more rhythmic body that was separated in several distinct sections The organ’s ability to entertain was anditwas its littleorchestraallin one.

Then th ‘Vultum tuum,’ chanting began, reminding the listener,

Then the ‘Vultum tuum,’ chanting began, reminding the listener,

drawing them secularleaningsofTrabaci. The monks had hundreds practiceintheir craft, with each chant bringing closer to language, listening to it a new world, perspectiveonlife experienced A time things, from Industrial The chanters, Garza, Michael Martin, JP Williams, performed Vultum tuum, with the equal intensity of chanters of years ago booming voices

drawing them back from secularleaningsofTrabaci. The monks had hundreds ofyearsofpracticeintheir craft, with each chant bringing them closer to God. With Latin almost a lostlanguage,justlistening to it opens a new world, a newperspectiveonlifethat hasn’t been experienced before A time before many things, from the Industrial Revolution forward The chanters, Nicholas Garza, Alto; Michael Martin, Alto; JP Williams, Bass, performed the Vultum tuum, with the equal intensity of chanters hundreds of years ago Their booming voices filledthesanctuary

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ourheartsthatallows,ifwe take it, or chance for a better life, a more justified life. Late in the performance, Elizabeth Tait, soprano; and Michael Skarke,Alto,cameinfora beautiful rendition of F r e s c o b a l d i ’ s ‘Bergamasca,’ further enhancingthemoodsetby thechanters.

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) was next on the program, and the main reason for the concert

Generally known as the P o p e s o r g a n i s t Frescobaldi wrote ‘Fiori musicali or Musical Flowersin1635;andwhen he was not playing for the Pontiff, he was teaching a number of students who followed him to Rome Frescobaldi was active in publishing his music so

disseminated all across

Johann Sebastian Bach, would eventually come to ownacopyofhis‘Toccata avanti la Messa della Madonna.’ Andfollowing was the Kyrie, Canzona dopo l’epistola, all

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) was on the reason the Generally known as the P o p r g n i t Frescobaldi wrote ‘Fiori musicali Musical Flowersin1635; when he for the Pontiff, he teaching a number of students who followed him to Frescobaldi was active in publishing so tha his Work w re disseminated all across Euro e, w r ev n Johann Bach, would eventually come to ownacopyofhis‘Toccata avanti la Messa della Madonna.’ Andfollowing was the Kyrie, Canzona dopo l’epist l

elements of the s: iss de l Domenica MissadegliApostoli(Mass theApostles);andMissa

elements of the three masses: Missa della Domenica (Sunday Mass); MissadegliApostoli(Mass oftheApostles);andMissa della Madonna (Mass of theVirgin).

T h e ‘ I p s i s u m desponsata,’meaning‘Iam betrothed to him,’ is a commonDominicanbased chantusedintheChurchat that time, during the offertory part of the mass, it'sasifyouareattendinga Latin Mass without the priest’s back towards you, nor all the kneeling, standing or tithing. It’s a unique and incredible religious experience, even palatable to Believers not from the Mother Church. The Ipsi was used as an antiphon and is still prominent in the Mass

T e ‘ I p s i u m desponsata,’meaning am betrothed to him,’ is a common based chantused at that time, during the offertory part of mass, it's youareattendinga Latin Mass without the priest’s towards you, nor all kneeling, standing It’s a unique and incredible religious experience, even palatable to Believers not from the Mother Church. The Ipsi was used an antiphon and is still prominent the Mass

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today, primarily in the Kyrie, Gloria, Creed, Sanctus (Holy Holy), Memorial Acclamation, and Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). Itisassociatedwith ashortassociatedphraseor wordbeforeorafter,andall are permanent parts of the Mass.

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The ‘Recercar dopo il credo,’ ‘Toccataavanti il reserved for the later portions and ending of the ceremony, with latterresemblinga near reprise intro to the avanti la MessadellaMadonna.’

The ‘Recercar dopo il credo,’and‘Toccataavanti il Recercar,’ are reserved for the later portions and ending of the ceremony, withthelatterresemblinga near reprise of the intro to the ‘Toccata avanti la MessadellaMadonna.’

Beautiful renditions of Giovanni Battista Riccio’s (1570-1630), ‘Ave Maria gratiaplena,’or‘HailMary Full of Grace’; and Severo

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‘Dialogo Madonna e del ng

e Annunciation,’ touched manyaheart.

Frescobaldi’s revelations invite the listener to reach for the sky, allowing themselves to become closer to God. Are you a good Christian? It was a rhetorical question But the organ is able to set so many m

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Dr Mario is a dedicated artist, with a special aptitude to rebirth near dead music and chants from a different age, with original out of tune organ notes by design. What we heariswhatwasheard400 years ago which was mainstreamatthattime. It was in a church, where it wastheonlyplacetoenjoy such a performance. Dr Aschauer’s ability to entertain with his vast knowledge and command of the keys at times it appeared he was playing with the audience in how he tweaked the ivories thinking, “I got this.” I’m sureIsawalittlesmile.

Harmona Stellarum Houston’s next concert ‘Triumph, Triumph, Victory,’ is April 27th at TheFirstLutheranChurch inMidtown,Houston. For tickets and donations: harmoniastellarum.com

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Dr Mario is dedicated artist, with special aptitude rebirth near dead music and chants from different age, with original out of tune organ notes design. What we hear whatwasheard400 years ago which was mainstreamatthattime. It was in a church, where it was only enjoy such a performance. Dr Aschauer ability to entertain with vast knowledge command of keys times it appeared he was playing with the audience how he tweaked the ivories thinking, “I got this.” I’m sureIsawalittlesmile. Harmona Stellarum Houston’s concert ‘ iumph, iumph, Victory,’ is April 27th at TheFirst Church inMidtown,Houston. For tickets donations: harmoniastellarum.com of Giovanni Battista Riccio’s (1570-1630), ‘Ave Maria gratia ‘HailMary Full of Grace’; and Severo B ni i ( 58 -1663)

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25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas

TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter Mt.PleasentBaptist Church 936-689-3141 (936)597-3949

FM149N.,Montgomery,936-449-6807

TheChurch@Lake Conroe

Montgomery,TX77316 936-588-4975

www.lakechurch.com

Sundayworship@ 10:00a.m.Wed.activites

‘Dialogo della Madonna e

Ruben

FromLtoR:ElizabethTait,MichaelSkarke,Dr.MarioAschauer,NicholasGarza, MichaelMartin,JPWilliams

Cause Number: 24-11-18166

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller LillianARiley

thisonthisthe11thdayofMarch,2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/DelcyParker 3/11/202511:48:45AM

Conroe,Texas77305 EighthFloor

P O.Box2985 3333LeeParkway DallasTX75219

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued.You may employ an attorney If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateof issuanceofthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To: LeonDavis

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Petition for Judicial Foreclosure at or before 10:00A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the5th dayofMay,2025beforethe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasat theCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.SaidPetitionforJudicialForeclosure wasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe20thdayofNovember 2024,inthiscase,numbered2411-18166onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

NewRezLLCd/b/aShellpointMortgageServicingarePlaintiffs

DelcyParker,Deputy

PublishedDates:March19,26,April2,9,2025

CITATION BYPUBLICATION - CIVIL

Cause Number: 24-01-01444

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller RonnyGeorge

P O.Box2985

13105NorthwestFreewaySuite960

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77040

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00 a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuance ofthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To: UnknownHeirsatLawofDnalF Johnson,Deceased;JanalRobertson

Leon Davis; Northpark Woods Residential Community, Inc. c/o Century Land HoldingsofTexas,LLCareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:TheOriginalPetitionseeks anordertoforeclosethelienonthepropertyandassertaclaimtothepropertylocatedat 19960NorthparkElmLane,PorterTexas77365,legallydescribedas:LotSixty-Eight(68) inBlockOne(1)ofNorthparkWoodsSec1,asubdivisionof32.38acresoflandlocated intheWilliamBirchSurvey,A-74,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,accordingtothemapor plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet(s) 5977-5980, of the map records of MontgomeryCounty,TexasasismorefullyshownbyPetitionforJudicialForeclosure onfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirements oflaw andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, thisonthisthe24thdayofMarch,2025.

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/PatriciaIvey PatriciaIvey 3/24/20258:35:39AM

PublishedDates:March26,April2,9,16,2025 and (SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

CITATION BYPUBLICATION Cause No. 24-34111

L.BrandonSteinmann MichaelC.Beller

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD P.O.Box959 42NManorcliffPlace

TheWoodlands,TX77382

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First AmendedPetitionatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-two daysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday the28thdayofApril, 2025 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas at the CourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.SaidPlaintiff'sFirstAmendedPetitionwasfiled insaidcourtonthisthe28thdayofFebruary,2025,inthiscase,numbered24-01-01444on thedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

NationstarMortgageLLCd/b/a/Mr CooperarePlaintiffsand DnalF Johnson;GerardRobertson,Jr HeiratLawofDecedent;UnknownHeirsat Law of Dnal F Johnson, Deceased; Janal Robertson; Gerard Robertson, Ill are Defendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

Conroe,TX77305

NOTICETODEFENDANT:

Thenamesofthepartiesinsaidsuitare: THE STATE OF TEXAS

The Petition seeks an order to foreclose the lien on the property and assert a claim to the propertylocatedat20292OldHighway105,Cleveland,TX77328andlegallydescribedas: A2.0025Acre Tract Of Land Being Part Of That Certain Called 2.145-Acre Tract Of Land Described In Deed Recorded Under Clerk's File N. 9841816 D.R.M.C.T., Out Of That CertainCalled6.435-AcreTractOfLandDescribedInDeedRecordedInVolume802,Page 322 Of The Deed Records Of Montgomery County, Texas, Situated In The M.H. Hinch Survey Abstract No. 253, Montgomery County Texas, Said 2.0025 Acres Being More Particularly Described By Metes And Bounds As Follows (Bearings Based On Deed Recorded Under Clerk's File No. 9841816 Of Montgomery County Deed Records): CommencingAt The Southwest Corner Of Said Called 6.435-Acre Tract,Also Being The SouthwestCornerOfACalled0.145-AcreTractDescribedInDeedRecordedUnderClerk's File No. 2006052756 D.R.M.C.T.; Thence, North 00̊°30'00" East, With The West Line Of SaidCalled6.435-AcreTractAndCalled0.145-AcreTract,ADistanceOf17.01FeetToA1/2 Inch Iron Rod Found For The Southwest Corner And Place Of Beginning Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, North 00°30'00" East, Continuing With The West Line Of Said Called6.435-AcreTract,ADistanceOf238.88FeetToA1/2InchIronRodFoundForThe NorthwestCornerOfTheHereinDescribedTract;Thence,North88°50'33"East,PassingAt ADistanceOf350.30TheWestLineOfA30.00-FootWideRoadEasement,FromWhichA 5/8 Inch Iron Rod Was Found Bearing South 52°17'00" EastADistance Of 1.4 Feet,And ContinuingForATotalDistanceOf365.31FeetToA1/2InchIronRodSetInTheCenterline Of Said 30.00-Foot Road Easement For The Northeast Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, South 00°30'00" West, With The Centerline Of Said Road Easement, A DistanceOf238.88FeetToA1/2InchIronRodSetForTheSoutheastCornerOfTheHerein

Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Youoryourattorneymustfileawritten answer to the Plaintiff s First Amended Original Petition and Statement in CondemnationandNoticebyPublicationStateofTexasatorbefore10o'clocka.m.of thefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation being April 28, 2025, before the Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County Texas at 210 WestDavis,Conroe,Texas,77301.

SaidPlaintiff'sFirstAmendedOriginalPetitionandStatementinCondemnationwas filedonMarch11,2025,andsaidNoticebyPublicationStateofTexaswasfiledonMarch 13, 2025 in cause no. 24-34111 and styled New Caney Municipal Utility District vs. Francis Sebastian, Dulsia May Sebastian aka Francis Z Sebastian and Dulsia Mae SebastianandtheirUnknownHeirs.

NewCaneyMunicipalUtilityDistrict

Francis Sebastian, Dulsia May Sebastian aka Francis Z Sebastian and Dulsia Mae SebastianandtheirUnknownHeirs

The nature of said suit being: Condemnation, as more fully shown in the Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition and Statement in Condemnation and Notice by PublicationStateofTexas.

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texas,onthisthe14thdayofMarch, 2025.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk

MontgomeryCounty Texas

TO:FrancisSebastianandDulsiaMaySebastianakaFrancisZ.SebastianandDulsia MaeSebastianandTheirUnknownHeirs vs. By:/s/KayleyFreed 3/14/20252:17:46PM KayleyFreed,DeputyClerk

PublishedDate:March19,26,April2,9,2025

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 24-10-15473

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

P O.Box2985 17044ElCaminoReal

THE STATE OF TEXAS MelisaMiller CharlesADaughtry

Described Tract; Thence, South 88°50'33" West, With The North Line OfAforementioned Called0.145-AcreTract,PassingAtADistanceOf15.01FeetA5/8InchIronRodFoundIn TheWestLineOfSaidRoadEasement,ContinuingForATotalDistanceOf365.31FeetTo ThePlaceOfBeginningAndContainingWithinTheseCalls2.0025AcresOr87,230Square FeetOfLand.

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sFirstAmendedPetitiononfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thison thisthe13thdayofMarch,2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

JessicaHernandez 3/13/202512:49:39PM

PublishedDates:March19,26andApril2,9,2025 By:/s/JessicaHernandez MontgomeryCounty Texas

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 269th DISTRICT COURT of HARRIS County Texas; Cause# 2024-19907 in a judgment rendered on the 19th day of NOVEMBER,2024,whereasinSPACECITYCONSTRUCT/ON,INC.PlaintiffagainstSTONE DG,LLCOBASTONEDEVELOPMENTGROUPAKASTONEDEVELOPMENTGROUP INC., HANIARMANIOS,INDIVIDUALLY ANDJARONSTONE,INDIVIDUALLY,Defendant.Idid levyonthe13thdayofMarch,2025at1:43o'clockp.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"of Defendant:

*UnderthetermsofaConstable'sOrderofSale,afiftypercentshareineachproperty willbesold.

S661407-LAKECKRANCHETTES07/BEVHLS,LOT34,34-A,ACRES5

S661408-LAKECKRANCHETTES08,LOT3,6,9-23,S661508-LOT45,ACRES76.63

S661408-LAKECKRANCHETTES08,LOT1,2,4,5,7,8,ACRES28.01

S661407-LAKECKRANCHETTES07/BEVHLS,LOT31-A,31-D,ACRES2.954

LAKECKRANCHETTES05,LOT11,ACRES5.530

LAKECKRANCHETTES05,LOT29,ACRES5.530

S661407-LAKECKRANCHETTES07/BEVHLS,LOT31-8,32,33,ACRES11.046

NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouor yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby 10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedate of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

To: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Philip George Kozelski, Deceased, The Unknown HeirsatLawofJulieAnnKozelski,Deceased.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Amended Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeing Monday, the 28th day of April, 2025 before the 284th Judicial District Court of MontgomeryCounty TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.Said Plaintiff's Amended Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 11th day of December 2024,inthiscase,numbered24-10-15473onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77058

ForestCrossingPropertyOwnersAssociationarePlaintiffsand Philip Kozelski; Julie Kozelski; Kayla Lee Friant, as Known Heir of Philip George Kozelski, Deceased; Ashley Froehlich, as Known Heir of Philip George Kozelski, Deceased; Kerrie Johnson, as Known Heir of Philip George Kozelski, Deceased; The Unknown Heirs at Law of Philip George Kozelski, Deceased; The UnknownHeirsatLawofJulieAnnKozelski,DeceasedareDefendants

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff's Sued DefendantfordelinquentHOAAssessmentsastothePropertylegallydescribedas: Lot Three

suit.

ofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,

Andonthe6thdayofMay 2025,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of STONE OG, LLC OBA STONE

DEVELOPMENTGROUPAKASTONE DEVELOPMENTGROUP, INC.,AND JARON JOHN STONE,INDIVIDUALLY Defendantsinandtosaidproperty representinginterestandcostsofsuit, togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsof sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of SPACE CITY CONSTRUCTION,INC.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34 015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTYTAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe'71hdayofFEBRUARY 2025,

th DATEDthis13 dayofMarch,2025;at1900UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Texas. CONSTABLECHRISJONES,PCT 5MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

By:/s/ChrisJones

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

ConstableChrisJones-Pct.5-19100UnityParkDriveMagnolia,Texas77355{281)259-6493

PublishedDates:April2,9,16,2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF SALE Property will be sold to satisfy a landlord's lien per Chapter 59 SelfserviceStorageFacilityLiens. SaleonThursdaythe24thdayofApril,2025at10:00AMwith biddingtotakeplaceonlockerfox.com. Paymentandpickupatfacility StorageRentalsof America, 1964 Northpark Dr Ste J, Kingwood, TX, 77339 Decker, Mary Deyle, Kurt. Holmes,Christian PublishedDates:April9,16,2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OFAUTO SELL, STORAGE FACILITY

MercedesC240Vin#WDBRF61J83A523568 In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Monday April 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Stowe'sWreckerService21587EvaSt.Montgomery,TX77356

PublishedDate:April9,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

NoticeisgiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofRobertEugeneYoung a/k/a RobertYoung were issued on 04/02/2025, in Cause No. 23-44319-P, pending in the Probate CourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,toJanElizabethYoung.

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD

L.BRANDONSTEINMANN IRADWEIZEL 25-48084-P

CONROETX77305 HOUSTON,TX77070

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO:TheunknownheirsoftheESTATEOF:ADRIANAMARCELATEUSCHER,Deceased

GREETING:

YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDetermineHeirshipfiled by Kurt Gerhardt Teuscher, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said applicationwasfiledonMarch17,2025.

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:25-48084-P

Thestylebeing:ESTATEOF:ADRIANAMARCELATEUSCHER

Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe19thdayofMarch, 2025.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/EloisaSalinas 3/19/20252:09:12PM

EloisaSalinas,DeputyClerk

PublishedDate:April9,2025

c/o: BeverlyJillMcClenny

TheWoodlands,Texas77384

ElizabethIles

All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are requiredtosubmitthem,withinthetimeandmannerprescribedbylaw,andbeforetheestateisclosed, addressedasfollows:

c/o JanElizabethYoung 1018MesquiteDr

Magnolia,Tx77354

nd DATEDthe2 dayofApril,2025

PublishedDate:April9,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Carole Mann Hoffpauir Deceased, were issued on February 27, 2025, in Cause No. 25-47748-P pending in the Probate Court No. One, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Cindy Carole Wilson and Susan Rene Elledge.

bylaw c/o:KevinA.Forsberg

DATEDthe2nddayofApril,2025.

AttorneyforEstate AttorneyatLaw

StateBarNo.:24009204 15899Highway105West 15899Highway105West

Montgomery,TX 77356 /s/KEVINAFORSBERG

Montgomery,TX 77356

Telephone:(936)588-6226

Facsimile:(936)588-6229

E-mail:kevin@forsberglaw.net

PublishedDate:April9,2025

INDEPENDENTADMINISTRATION AND HEIRSHIP

LBRANDONSTEINMANN RANDYLWOOTEN POBOX959 5625CYPRESSCREEKPARKWAY

CONROETX77305 SUITE214 HOUSTONTX77069-4210

10210GrogansMillRoad

AttorneyforBeverlyJillMcClenny StateBarNo.:10386500 Suite225

TheWoodlands,Texas77380

Telephone: 832)721-1679

Email: contact@ileslaw.com

PublishedDate:April9,2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Public Notice: Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, New Caney Self

Storagelocatedat22020SouthparkSt.,NewCaney TX77357willholdapublicauctionto satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will be held online April 12th, 2025 at 10:00am CST at http://www.storageauctions.com.Competitivebidsfortheunit(s)15,31,51,70,74,82,and 122willbeaccepteduntil4/24/202504:00PM(CST).Propertybeingsoldincludescontents inspacesoffollowingtenants:Unit4-AlandraAlvarado-Householditems;Unit128-Jerrah Adams-Householditems PublishedDates:April2andApril9,2025

You are commanded to appear and answer to the CombinedApplication for Letters of IndependentAdministrationandHeirshipfiledbyGailLargent,atorbefore10O'clock

A.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationof this Citation, before the Honorable Probate

‘VeteranofTheWeek’-CameronWelch

AprilisConfederate HistoryMonth

MemberVisitsOldCemeteryInMagnolia,Texas

byEvaRaines

byRubenBorjas,Jr

This is Cameron who m - 1 9 8 his Fine Art gallery Street in For who were between 1973, i

This week’s Veteran is Cameron Welch, who served in the US Army f r o m 1 9 9 5 - 1 9 9 8 Cameron and his wife Sherina were recently at the Madeley Fine Art Gallery, home of the ConroeArtLeaguegallery on Simonton Street in Conroe. For those who were born in Houston between 1964 and 1973, Cameron’s grandfather Cameron’s wasHoustonMayorLouie Welch, and he sent every newborn a welcoming document with his signature, just in case you werewondering. Camwas aUSArmyCavalryScout, and acted as the ‘eyes and ears’of the commander on

the battlefield, gathering information about enemy positions, terrain, and weathertosupportmilitary operations. Welch was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana In 1995, Cameron was sent to Haiti as part of the United Nations forces for Operation Uphold Democracy Hewaspartofthesecurity forcesfortheelection,and asa19yearoldatthetime, he grew up fast. Unfortunately, Haiti has not improvedsinceheleft,and Camhasnoplanstoreturn. In1997,Welchwaspartof the NATO Forces in Bosnia where he did Recon, Stabilization of Forces, Security Weapons storage, site inspections, andriotcontrol. Somesay

he looked pretty good in a UNblueberet. Youmight remember the 1997 movie ‘ThePeacemaker,’starring George Clooney, and NicoleKidman,whichwas partly set in Bosnia; well, Welch had nothing to do with that. Although he is rumored to have been the inspiration for Clooney’s characteratthetime. After he left service, Cameron started with law enforcement, and is now part of a topsecrethush-hushmultiagency team that puts the most dangerous bad guys away in the Houston region Good Luck Cameron, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘VeteranoftheWeek’.

USArmyCavalryScout, acted as of commander gathering about enemy and weatherto military Welch was stationed Polk, 1995, Cameron sent Haiti as part United Nations forces Operation He security forces election, as time, he grew fast. Unfortunately, not improved left,and Cam return. In1997, of the in Bosnia did Recon, of Forces, Security Weapons storage, inspections, andriot say You in been time. left now hush-hush team puts dangerous and CongratulatheWeek’.

Recently old Magnolia, (which was the 1840's), Jefferson

Recently while visiting the old town of Magnolia, Texas (which was founded in the 1840's), Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter Texas Division,UnitedDaughters

of the Confederacy, memberBeckieEndebrock andherhusbandDon,came acrossanoldcemetery

TheMagnoliaCemetery was established in in 1875 and on May 3, 1909 was deeded to the First Baptist Church of Magnolia by TomandWinnieGoodson.

th C nf c member across In the Texas #17449 of the tery, show an the World World II, Vietnam are cemetery 6th just Th Ende r ck' three

In 2001, the Texas Historical Commission placed marker #17449 on the grounds of the cemetery, to show it being an Historic Texas Cemetery Veterans from the War between the States, World WarI, WorldWarII,Korea and Vietnam are buried there. The cemetery is on 6th Street, just off FM 1488.

The Endebrock's honored three of the soldierswhilewalkingthru the grounds. The first gravesite they came to was of Robert Thompson Smith,whowaswithCo.G 20TexasInfantry CSA,he wasbornon July16,1840 and passed away on September10,1927,hewas 87 years old at the time of his death. He was married to Mary Louise (Clepper) Smith.

Thentheycameupon the gravesite of Capt LemuelGilliamClepper He served in Co. K 20 Texas Infantry CSA. He was born in Franklin County, Tennessee on October28,1813andatthe age of 80 passed away on June 19, 1893. He was married to Mary Ann (Faulkner) Clepper The Clepper family name is well known in MontgomeryCounty,Texas.

CSA e Georgia andcame and on May 3, of Tom There Veterans to 88 old

CSA He was born in Washington, Wilkes County Georgia on April 14,1826andcame

After WBTS, a

The third gravesite they honored was of Capt. FranklinGoldsteinDepree, he served in Co. H 26 Texas Mounted Cavalry

The gravesite they came Robert Smith, waswithCo. Texas born July16, and 1927,he at the death. married Mary Louise Smith. Then came gravesite He Infantry Tennessee andat away 19, 1893. He Mary name well known County, they was served in Co. H Mounted Cavalry

County Hewasmarried to Canzada (Springer) Dupree.

County Hewasmarried

MembersoftheUnited DaughtersoftheConfederacyareencouraged toseek out where their ancestors areburiedandhonorhimor in some cases her, by placing a headstone or bronze footstone, showing their service during the WarbetweentheStates.

Members theConfederacy to and or some cases her, placing a headstone service States.

For information about the UDC contact the Stubbs registrar at i schelletaylor@gmail.com. picture by Beckie Endebrock & article written by Eva Rains Publicity chairman for the Stubbschapter

For UDC u s r r picture by Rains Publicity chairman

There are numerous Confederate Veterans buriedinthiscemetery to Texas in 1842. He was 88 years old when he diedonApril22,1914. AftertheWBTS,hewas a farmer and owned a sawmillinMontgomery