Montgomery County News, July 23, 2025 by Monte West

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Scott & Susan Johnson

Montgomery County News

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.5 cents per galloninthelastweek,averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stationsinTexas.PricesinTexas are 13.4 cents per gallon lower thanamonthagoandstand31.7 centspergallonlowerthanayear ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.7 cents in the last week and stands at $3.693pergallon.

According to GasBuddy pricereports,thecheapeststation in Texas was priced at $2.33/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a differenceof$1.66/g.Thelowest price in the state yesterday was $2.33/g while the highest was $3.99/g,adifferenceof$1.66/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today. The national average is down 11.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 37.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stationsacrossthecountry.

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average goingbacktenyears:

July21,2024:$3.03/g(U.S. Average:$3.47/g)

July21,2023:$3.23/g(U.S.

Average:$3.56/g)

July21,2022:$3.90/g(U.S. Average:$4.42/g)

July21,2021:$2.84/g(U.S. Average:$3.16/g)

July21,2020:$1.89/g(U.S.

Average:$2.18/g)

July21,2019:$2.51/g(U.S. Average:$2.76/g)

July21,2018:$2.63/g(U.S. Average:$2.83/g)

July21,2017:$2.08/g(U.S. Average:$2.28/g) July21,2016:$2.01/g(U.S. Average:$2.17/g)

MontgomeryHistorical SocietyencouragesPorch Sitting

byRubenBorjas,Jr

Ifyouhaven’tnoticed thenewsigninfrontofthe N.H. Davis Pioneer Complex, it is ‘OK To Sit On At Anytime,’ the Montgomery Historical Society is aiming to reestablish the lost Art of Porch Sitting. In Historic Montgomery, there are some mighty fine porches around, and who knows? This simple sign can reignite a pastime that was a normal activity back in the day, when times were

much slower, and people weren’t buried in today’s moderntechnology.

The Societyisofferingachance relive know be the thenew Pioneer Sit At Society is the Sitting. who the times were and moderntechnology. a a Sit-In,” to a life.” to down, enjoy outdoors, conversation, observe

“It’s a Porch Sit-On, not a Porch Sit-In,” said Montgomery Historical Society President Billy RayDuncan.“Wewantthe young and old to take advantage of our porch, to take a load off, and enjoy life.”

Porchsittingbegsthe sitter to slow down, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and take a deep breath. It’s a a waytoconnectwithnature, andwithcompanyitallows forconversation,topeople watch. and observe The Worldasitpassesby. And just perhaps it allows you to actually think a little. Who knows how many great ideas were dreamed uponporches?

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on a porch for observation,

Sitting on a porch allows for fleeting momentsofpeaceinabusy world, and allows for socialization, observation, or contemplation with

thoughts. The Historical Societyisofferingachance to relive a once common activity, and get to know a "lost art" that can be revived with the help of a little suggestion on behalf oftheMHS.

sittingcan way

Porchsittingcanbea great destressor, a way to disconnect from screens, andwithsomesweetteaor

lemonade, can be an excellent way to take in sunrises and sunsets with friends or loved ones. Although some are a bit weary of younger folks holding hands on the porch, the Historical Society encourages

lemonade, can an excellent way to take in sunrises and with friends or loved ones. Although are bit weary of folks holding the porch, Historical Society encourages

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Neighboring areas and their currentgasprices:

San Antonio- $2.70/g, up 13.0 cents per gallon from last week's$2.57/g.

$2.59/g.

“The

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Manchaca,

Friday even, goodbye cherished member

July

victims still honor and others welcomed

byRubenBorjas,Jr

byRubenBorjas,Jr

InaCelebrationofLife

Memorial Service that had a Godly Presence about it, the family of Reese

Ina had a Godly the

Manchaca, friends, ordinary Montgomery County citizens, and electedofficialsgatheredat the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe on Friday even, to say goodbye to a cherished memberofthecommunity. Reesewastragicallyswept awaybyfloodwatersalong theGuadalupeRiveronthe July 4th weekend, along with over 130 other 130 victims, with over onehundred victims still missing. Montgomery Countyconstablesfromall precinctstookthehonorin escorting Reese’s remains back home, along with other organizations and electedofficialsthatjoined the motorcade in Kerr County, and others that welcomedherhomeonthe finallegofthetrip.

Just looking at the

photo montage that ran at the memorial service, one could tell that Reese had already lived a full life, as much as a young adult could have lived. She graduated from Caney Creek High School in 2022,whereshewasavery popular student. Reese was crowned Miss CCHS, voted Best Dressed, while graduating in the top 10% of her class. She was a senior at the University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in Architecture andInteriorDesign,where Manchaca was a Dean’s List student and greatly admired by her professors andfellowstudentsalike.

photo at the memorial service, one could that Reese had already lived full life, as much as young adult could have lived. She graduated Caney Creek High School in 2022,whereshewasavery popular Reese was Miss CCHS, voted Best Dressed, while graduating the 10% of was a senior of Texas at Antonio, majoring in Architecture and Manchaca was a Dean’s List student and greatly admired by her professors andfellowstudentsalike.

JasonMillsaps,Chief of Staff to Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough,wastheMasterof

JasonMillsaps,Chief of Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough,wastheMasterof looking

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MontgomeryLifers,MHSPresidentBillyRayDuncan, andMrJoeJacksonJr,sittingontheN.H,Davisporch lastweek

MontgomeryCountyJudgeMarkKeoughspeaking duringhisCelebrationofLifemessage

TimeForPlanting

byEvaRaines

It was a very hot and humid day on June 26, 2025 but two members of the T h o m a s Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of the Texas Division, U n i t e d Daughters of the Confederacy, braved the heat and decided it wastimetoplant s o m e Confederate Jasmine, those members were

flowerlooksalotlikeastar

Jamail Jackie had propagated gardens small were

Carolyn Jamail and Jackie Barkmann.

Article by Eva Rains, PublicityChairmanforthe Stubbs Chapter & Jackie Barkmann for information &thepicture It was m braved the heat m

Ms. Barkmann had propagated some cuttings from her large flower vine arbor Ms.Jamailneededa pretty flowering plant in herfront,sothetwoladies, got busy planting Wanting to carry on the traditional aromatic smell of southern gardens these small cuttings were placed in an outdoor urn in the front yard of Mrs. Jamail's house.

The Confederate Jasmine is also known as Star Jasmine, as the white

also Jasmine, the and of

As the Confederate Jasmine beautiful flowers bloom in April, there is a strong and pleasantly sweet fragrance that fills theair Thisplantisnative to Asia and is a popular choice for gardens, because of the fragrance and the gloss ygreen foliage.

by Chairman

picturedontheleft... CarolynJamailand JackieBarkmann

StubbsMembers attendthe130thSCV ConventioninHouston

byEvaRaines byEva

week July 20, 2025, Sons Veterans

Sons Confederate Reunion Houston hundreds

The week of July 17 thru 20, 2025, found the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans hostingtheGeneral130th Sons of Confederate Veterans Reunion in Houston hundreds of SCV members attended. Two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter of theTexasDivision,United Daughters of the Confederacy attended Those ladies from the Stubbs chapter were Iva Gilliam(notpictured)and

from page 1 Reese

Ceremonies. officialsinattendancewere

Ceremonies. Otherelected officialsinattendancewere

Texas Lieu

Texa Li utenan Governor Dan Patrick,

Con res man D

C r n s h w, n d representative Congressman Morgan Luttrell’s, who resolutions and American Flags to family invocation was offered by Pastor Wade Phillips, who celebrated Reese family's Acceptance of God last July

ant Governor Dan Patrick, Congressman Dan C r e n s h a w, a n d a representative from Congressman Morgan Luttrell’s, who offered resolutions and American Flags to the family The invocation was offered by Pastor Wade Phillips, who celebrated Reese and her family's Acceptance of God into their lives last July

“Reesewasthebestof us,” said Congressman Crenshaw “She was loved by everyone and was the light of every room she entered.”

“Reesewasthebestof us,” said Congressman Crenshaw “She was loved by everyone and the light every she entered.”

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick afterwards presented a Texas Flag to Reese’s parents, Thomas and Miroslava Stafford, speaking with them at length on bended knee. It was truly a touching truly moment for all who had gathered.

Lt. Dan Patrick afterwards presented a Texas Flag to Reese’s Thomas and Stafford, speaking with them at length on knee. It was truly a touching moment for all who had gathered.

classmates and friends Miss Manchaca were from Caney Creek High, in to

Eva Rains, Renee Mauch (pictured above is a former member of the Stubbs chapter) Ms Mauch was a member of the Stubbs chapter for many years and served as President for two terms. She lives inArkansas and holds the office of President with the Hot Springs80ChapterinHot Springs. Herhusband

She inArkansas holds office Hot

Loy Mauch is a member of the James M. Keller 648 Camp of the ArkansasDivisionSCV

Stubbs Conroe Chapter attended chapter Rains, Renee (pictured above former of Ms a member

James M. 648 of the

There were daily meetings and luncheons, with award banquets held

meetings and luncheons, with award banquets

intheeveningfortheSCV

Various authors attended, two of them being James Ronald Kennedy and Walter Donald Kennedy Another well known attendeewasMrs.Barbara G Marthal, she is of Africian descent, who holds seminars for grades K-12 on storytelling,

Various authors attended, two being James Ronald Kennedy and Walter Donald Another known attendeewasMrs.Barbara G Marthal, she is of Africian descent, who holds grades K-12 on storytelling,

music. She holds several is of Order Rose ConfederateBelles.

literature and music. She holds several education degrees and is an active member of the Tennessee Society Order of Confederate Rose and ConfederateBelles.

subject to great,

Butaveryinteresting subject she spoke to us aboutwas...sheportraysin first person, her great,

Service asking her His message home the that was in vain himselfhad County, of for the family, and role

great grandmother to November i l C o u n t y Tennessee. Thru stories on the history time of War

great, great grandmother Julia Eagan, who was married to Amon Eagan on November 3, 1865 in W i l s o n C o u n t y C Tennessee. Thru stories thatMs.Marthaltells,she focuses on the history of that time of the War betweentheStates.

OtherUDCchapters attending were Mollie Moore 217 Tyler, from that chapter were Patty Williams, President of the chapter District VIII Chairman and Tamil Hurley, who serves as the chapter Chaplain and is theThirdVicePresidentof General with UDC in Richmond, Virginia. The Rebel Arc 2721 The Woodlands Chapter also Evelyn Miller and Anita Stevens

OtherUDCchapters attending were Mollie Moore Davis 217 Tyler from that chapter were Patty Williams, President of the chapter & District VIII Chairman and Tamil Hurley, who serves as the chapter Chaplain and is theThirdVicePresidentof General with the UDC in Richmond, Virginia. The Rebel Joan of Arc 2721 The Woodlands Chapter also attended, Evelyn Miller and Anita Stevens werepresent.

Bringing from United Confederacy to the SCV Hardaway, UDC Richmond,Virginia.

Bringing greetings from the United Daughters of the Confederacy to the SCV Reunion was, Mrs. Julia N. Hardaway, President General of the UDC in Richmond,Virginia. She Richmond, isaveryinterestingladyto visitwithandwaspleased to meet so many ladies from the Texas Division. It just so happens that the GeneralUDCConvention will be held in Houston thisNovember

UDC Historical, Memorial,andPatriotic.

Theobjectivesofthe UDC are Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial,andPatriotic. Memorial,and

to meet the that will be held in Houston & Rains, the Stubbs

Picture & article by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter

accomplishments, and her strong will to go after life, living it to the fullest Keough reinforced Reese and her two sister's decision in the summer of last year to be baptized in the Light of God. Reese’s parents asked the Judge to giveabiblicalstatementon the meaning of the floods, andhissermontouchedon God’s ability in various ways to allow destruction anddeathwhileatthesame time saving others Mysteries that in some ways are beyond us, but understandabletoGod.

accomplishments, and her to to the reinforced Reese her sister's the last to Light Reese’s parents asked the meaning the his touched allow saving others are

symbolic of tears from the Angels in comforting Reese’s family He noted Reese’sfather’sreactionat thesiteofherpassing,and his powerful interaction with God as he raised his arms to Heaven praising TheAlmighty

symbolic from the Angels comforting Reese’s family He Reese’sfather’sreaction thesite her and his with he raised arms TheAlmighty

“Reeseis example to Keough. “Of turning our to him.”

“Reeseisanexample to us,” said Keough. “Of turning our lives over to him.”

n d i i d u w h o h r b o d y a c o MontgomeryCounty

b o d y b a c k t o MontgomeryCounty

“Reese was a student at CCHS an acquaintance. was of the Panther

“Reese was a truly inspiring student at Caney Creek,”saidformerCCHS student Randi McDonald, an acquaintance. “She was part of the Panther Family.”

Besides Montgomery, well of groups members

Besides constables escorting Reese back to Montgomery, other groups participated as well Taylor’sOrganization,was one of the groups whose purpose is to support its members Local, County

Many classmates and friends of Miss Manchaca were on-hand from Caney Creek High, in addition to i n d i v i d u a l s w h o participated in escorting h

S a nd Fed ral governments,

l governments, as well as Communities, First Responders,andVeterans.

was part a Taylor’s Organization group was behind the constables bringing Reese’s home,” said Richard Stone, wearing his Taylor’s Organizationvest. was a humbling experience and I was honored to have participated.”

“I was part of a Taylor’s Organization group that was behind the constables in bringing Reese’s body back home,” said Richard Stone, wearing his Taylor’s Organizationvest. “Itwas a humbling experience and I was honored to have participated.”

MontgomeryCounty

Judge Mark Keough thanked those who attendedReese’sMemorial

County Keough thanked who attendedReese’sMemorial

Service asking them to keep her family in their prayersintheirmosttrying of times. His Celebration of Life message brought outhistheologicalpastand struck home the message that Reese’s life was not lost in vain Keough himselfhadjoinedReese’s motorcade as it entered MontgomeryCounty,right behindthehearse. Keough spoke of healing and closure for the family, and inexplainingGod’sroleas Reese slipped below the waterswithherlastbreath, noting that The Almighty was with her every step of theway TheJudgerelayedin his conversations with the f a m i l y o f h e r

noting that her step TheJudgerelayedin the m i y o e

Historical from page 1

The Art of Porch Sitting begs for the establishment of routine Choose a time during the day or week to establish rootsonaporch. Itdoesn’t have to be in Historic

As Keough spoke, a heavy rainshower, one of the few in the area, began peltingtheroofoftheLone Star Convention Center,

As Keough a of the in the began peltingtheroofoftheLone Star Center,

Montgomery althoughitis encouraged, but enjoying coffee,oreveningchats,or even reading a book on a porch can be a rewarding experience. Whoknows,perhapsa porch sitting event can be organized in Historic Montgomery with all the historicporchesinthecity?

After memorial service, they exited convention center, to a rainbow a sign from saying, “I’mgoingtobeOK.”

After the memorial service, attendees, as they exited the convention center, were treated to a rainbow to the east, as if a sign from Reese, saying, “I’mgoingtobeOK.”

establishedcouplesinhand holding, in the chances of renewinglostsparkswitha simpleclaspingofhands. and community, relaxation, place

TheporchattheN.H. Daviscottageisaninviting placetotakealoadoffand just sit. It allows for a sense of community,

personal relaxation, and is a place to just sit and let your mind rest at least momentarily And it may well enhance your well being. Socomeandenjoy a chance for a small mindset change when sitting on the porch at the Montgomery Historical Society’s N H Davis Cottage. Yourderrièrewill thankyou.

enhance your enjoy small when at Cottage. begs for a time to be enjoying reading a can a chances

TheFelonisisters,Emma,left,andAlexandra,right,fromFlorida;flanktheir Step-MotherRachel,whoresidesinWalden. TheladiesweretakinginHistoric Montgomeryshopslastweek

TexasLt.Gov.DanPatrickcomfortingReese’sparents ThomasandMiroslavaStafford,afterpresentinga TexasFlag

By Kent Pendleton AAMS, Pendle Hill

A d v i s o r s L L

Good or bad? With social media, it's all about howyouuseit.

Robert Frost was being wry which as all wry

people inevitably learn—can lead to misunderstandings.

In his poem Mending

Wall, Frost's narrator questions the idea that “good fences make good neighbors wondering how barriers are supposed to bring us closer Ironically, the poem's mostquoted line may actually reinforce the belief Frost

In his poem Mending Wall, Frost's narrator questions the that “good fences make good neighbors wondering how barriers are supposed to bring us Ironically, the poem's mostquoted line may actually reinforce the belief Frost

to Meanwhile, offered his centuryearlier: Love neighbor

intended to undermine Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin offered his own takeoveracenturyearlier: Love thy neighbor as thyself,yetdon'tpulldown yourhedges.”

Fast forward to today, and it's easy to see how Franklin's sentiment endures. Social media has made it possible to share everything photos o p i n i o n s , e v e n n lunch—withourneighbors andtheworld.Butindoing so it's also raised new walls: privacy boundaries, algorithmic echo chambers, and curated highlight reels that can make us feel more disconnected than ever

Vivek issued a

In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy issued a public health

to he of Loneliness and Isolation The real associated greater premature fact, chronic can as harmful as 15

advisory, calling attention to what he termed “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation ” The consequences are real and measurable associated with greater risks of heart disease, dementia, anxiety, depression, and premature death In fact, chronic loneliness can be as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettesaday

So roledoes media play? Is it a friends wall thatkeepsusapart?

Sowhatroledoessocial media play? Is it a bridge between friends or a wall thatkeepsusapart?

A window to world In social media has helped relationships endure. Where once careers or distance might cause friendships to fade, wecannowremainloosely connected with old classmates, former

A window to the world In many ways social media has helped relationships endure. Where once careers or distance might or cause friendships to fade, wecannowremainloosely connected with old classmates, former

Young horses re typically full of energy, running and playing with excitement, sometimes, their quick growth can hinder their ability to frolic in the fields with

Young horses are typically full of energy, running and playing with excitement, but sometimes, their quick growth can hinder their ability to frolic in the fields with

t h e i r p e e r s

O s t e o c h o n d r o s i s Dissecans (OCD) a conditionthatoccurswhen

bones and cartil ge struggletokeepupwithan animal’s growth is among those that can createmobilityissues.

bones and cartilage struggletokeepupwithan animal’s growth is among those that can createmobilityissues.

Dr Kati Glass, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers insights

Dr Kati Glass, a t clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers insights

o n t h e c a u s e s o f

osteochondrosis and effective management strategies for this condition.

o n t h e a u e s o f osteochondrosis and effective management strategies for this condition.

U n d e r s t a n d i n g Osteochondrosis

U n d e r s t n d i n g Osteochondrosis

A common developmental bone disease that

affects young fastgrowing horses, OCD causesjointinflammation, lameness,and,potentially,

A common developmental bone disease that affects young fastgrowing horses, OCD causesjointinflammation, lameness,and,potentially,

long-term mobility problems, if not treated early

This rapid growth can interrupt the normal process of cartilage turningintobone,whichis crucialfordevelopment.

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“Weknowthathavinga strong social network is associated with positive mental health and wellbeing,”saidMesfinAwoke Bekalu,aHarvardresearch scientist Social media may provide individuals with a platform that overcomes barriers of distance and time… There issomeempiricalevidence supportingthis.”

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Social media has also created life-saving communities around hard topics like PTSD, addiction recovery, chronic illness, or grief. For many, it's a lifeline to those who understand.

Social media also created life-saving communities around hard topics like PTSD, addiction chronic illness, or grief. For many, it's lifeline to those who understand.

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Yet for all these benefits,we'renotimmune to the drawbacks And that'swhatwe'llexplorein nextweek'sconclusion.

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these symptoms are not always noticeable immediately

The most common signs of OCD in horses include:

these not lw ys notice bl immediately most of OCD in include:

This disruption can lead to the formation of cysts,loosepiecesofbone, or cartilage that doesn't stayinplace,causingpain and making movement difficult,”Glasssaid. OCD is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, nutrition, and physical trauma.

This disruption can lead to the formation of cysts,loosepiecesofbone, or cartilage that doesn't stayinplace, pain and making movement difficult,” is caused by a combination of factors, includi g g n tic , nutrition, and physical trauma.

“Insomebreeds,there’s a genetic predisposition,” Glasssaid.“Nutritionalso plays a part feeding young horses caloriedense diets to encourage growth can increase their riskofdevelopingOCD.”

“Insomebreeds,there’s a genetic predisposition,” Glass “Nutritionalso plays a part feeding young horses caloriedense diets to encourage growth increase their risk OCD.”

Excessive stress on developingjointsmayalso triggerOCD,especiallyin young horses undergoing earlytraining.

long-term mobility problems, if not treated early rapid can the normal pro ess of cartilag turningintobone,which crucialfordevelopment.

Excessive stress on developing mayalso triggerOCD, in young horses undergoing earlytraining.

“Sometimes, the problem can even be caused by injury,” Glass said “When a horse's cartilage is in the process ofchangingintobone,itis more easily hurt, and the forming bone can be damaged.”

Som t mes, he problem can even be caused by injury,” Glass said “When a horse's cartilage in the process ofchanging bone,itis more easily and the forming bone can be damaged.”

Lameness: Horses may show stiffness or discomfort, particularly after exercise.

Lameness: Horses show stiffness or discomfort, particularly exercise.

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Reduced performance: Young horses in training may struggle with certain mo em nts or s em reluctanttowork.

Reduced performance: Young horses in training may struggle with certain movements or seem m reluctanttowork.

“Sometimes, joint swelling appears before you notice the limping and, other times, both symptoms show up simultaneously ” Glass said. “If the horse is not veryactive,youmightnot notice a problem right away, but once they start training or are turned out withotherhorses,swelling andlamenesscanappear.”

“Som times, j int swelling appears before you notice the limping and, other times, both symptoms show up simultaneously,” Glass said. “If the horse not veryactive,youmightnot notice problem right away, but once they start training or are turned out withotherhorses,swelling andlamenesscanappear.”

If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to take your horse to a veterinarian for an evaluation and proper diagnosis.

If notice any of take your to a an and

said “There's limited window during which surgery can correct the issue and minimize longterm

said “There's a limited window during which surgery can correct the issue and minimize longtermeffects.”

Diagnosis And Treatment

OCD is diagnosed through a combination of physical exams, radiographs,andultrasounds.In mild cases, conservative treatment with rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and joint injections may help manage symptoms However, surgery is often recommended for more severecases.

OCD is diagnosed through a combination of physical exams, radiographs,andultrasounds.In mild cases, conservative treatment with rest, a t -inf ammatory medications, and joint injections help man ge symp oms However, is often recommended for more severecases.

narianstotreattheaffected joint while minimizing recoverytime.

narianstotreattheaffected joint while minimizing recovery

“The procedure uses small incisions and camerastotreatthejoint,” Glasssaid.“Aftersurgery, thehorseonlyneedssmall

“The procedure uses small in ons and camerastotreatthejoint,” Glass “Aftersurgery, thehorseonlyneedssmall b nd ges nd f w stitc es t at n e

weeks.”

“OCDismostcommon inhorsesthatgrowquickly and reach large sizes,” Glass said. "Draft horses areaprimeexample."

ecognizing Th Symptoms

Recognizing The Symptoms

OCD can present itself inafewdifferentways,but

OCD can itself inafew but

“It is young displaying these be seen veterinarian X-rays and assessments musclesandbones,”

“It is crucial for young horses displaying these signs to be seen by a veterinarian for X-rays and assessments of their musclesandbones,”Glass

“Surgery is a common intervention for OCD,” Glass said. “If we interveneearly,wecanremove abnormalboneorcartilage and reduce inflammation beforearthritisdevelops.”

“Surgery is common intervention for OCD,” Glass said. we interveneearly,wecanremove abnormalboneorcartilage and inflammation beforearthritisdevelops.”

Arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure, allows veteri-

Arthroscopic surgery, a minimally i sive procedure, veteri-

Even after surgery, horses with OCD often require ongoing care from their veterinarian especially if arthritis has already set in Proper nutrition and weight management are also essential in preventing furtherjointstress.

after surgery, horses with OCD often ongoing care their veterinarian espeif arthritis has in Proper nutrition and management also essential in preventing furtherjointstress.

“Thesurgeryisthefirst bigstep,”Glasssaid.“But we know it is not a oneand-done situation. Longtermmanagementiskeyto maintainingjointhealth.”

“Thesurgeryisthefirst step,”Glasssaid.“But we it is a situation. Longtermmanagementiskeyto maintainingjointhealth.”

Aftersurgery maintaining consistent care and

monitoring a horse’s recovery progress are crucial to keeping your horse moving smoothly in thefuture. While not all cases of OCD can be prevented, responsible breeding, balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise can help reduce risk With early intervention and proper management horses with OCD can still lead comfortable, active lives. 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 vetmedtamuedu/news/pe t-talk Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s

Montgomery Musings

A Little Nostalgia

I’ve always been a fan of the past, and have been oneeversincelookinginthe encyclopedia one day as an eleven year-old and finding out that my surname meant something. In fact, I still remember thinking as a kid

I’ve always been a fan of the past, and have been oneeversincelookinginthe encyclopedia one as an year-old finding that my surname meant something. In fact, still remember thinking as a kid

one time about television, “How did they get the camerasbackintimeto the shows?” lol. Ah,thewonderingsofakid. Butitwasmyinitiationinto realizing that The World existed long before I was

one time about television, “How did they get the camerasbackintimetofilm the western shows?” lol. Ah,thewonderingsofakid. Butitwasmyinitiationinto realizing that The World existed long before I was

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born, and getting to know that part of time, can be worthyourwhile. Iusedto getfrustratedat knowing thatsong isonthetipof your tongue, and now they haveanappforthatonyour desktop computer For some reason, I have to constantly accumulate knowledge, and even when I’msleeping,IhaveaniPad at my bedside, reading a book,orplayingadocumentary while I sleep. The sounds of course drown out my but I that my brain is listening even when I’m at rest; and the theory is comparable to expectant mothers playing classical music through headphones placed on their belly, Ilovefindingthingsout about the past. I occasionally look up someone in a yearbook to see what they’ve been up One time, I for a girl I dated in high school, and found that she had passed awayinanautoaccident. It took me for a little loop in reference to mortality, and the we will all pass on oneday,wasabitunsettling. Laurawashername. AndI was glad she married and had several children, and had traveled to South America, Patagonia, when she was younger I know I’ve had my close calls, but toseeitwithpeoplethatyou wouldexpecttostillbewith us, alive. That can take a littleoutofyou. I love watch videos on YouTube on occasion, with channels of various names, like Retro Reflections, or Vintage Visions, which show photos of people or celebrities from different times generally from the 1990’s. Stillotherchannelsfocuson historical photos from even earlier to generally the 1990’s. It’s a great to refresh my brain after writing a story or Op-Ed, and the instrumental music is relaxing and for the most part enjoyable. For me, it’s livinga Ihaven’t lived. ThephotosofSophia Loren Elizabeth Taylor Grace Kelly Barbara Bouchet,weknowhowthey lookedlaterinlife,buttosee themwhentheywereyoung and in prime

born, and getting to know that part of time, can be worthyourwhile. Iusedto getfrustratedatnotknowing thatsongthatisonthetipof your tongue, and now they haveanappforthatonyour desktop computer For some reason I have to constantly accumulate knowledge, and even when I’msleeping,IhaveaniPad at my bedside, reading a book,orplayingadocumentary while I sleep. The sounds of course drown out my tinnitus, but I feel that my brain is listening even when I’m at rest; and the theory is comparable to expectant mothers playing classical music through headphones placed on their belly, Ilovefindingthingsout about the past. I occasionally look up someone in a yearbook just to see what they’ve been up to. One time, I searched for a girl I dated in high school, and found that she had passed awayinanautoaccident. It took me for a little loop in reference to mortality, and the fact we will all pass on oneday,wasabitunsettling. Laurawashername. AndI was glad she married and had several children, and had traveled to South America, Patagonia, when she was younger I know I’ve had my close calls, but toseeitwithpeoplethatyou wouldexpecttostillbewith us, alive. That can take a littleoutofyou. I love to watch videos on YouTube on occasion, with channels of various names, like Retro Reflections, or Vintage Visions, which show photos of people or celebrities from different times, generally from the 1920’s to 1990’s. Stillotherchannelsfocuson historical photos from even earlier to generally the 1990’s. It’s a great way to refresh my brain after writing a story or Op-Ed, and the instrumental music is relaxing and for the most part enjoyable. For me, it’s livingahistorythatIhaven’t lived. ThephotosofSophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Barbara Bouchet,weknowhowthey lookedlaterinlife,buttosee themwhentheywereyoung and in their prime is is

TheFM1097bridge, official“TheRotary FriendshipBridge,”builtin 1972,justintimeforthe fillingofthelakein1973

absolutely And occasionally, if I see a celebrityorhistoricalperson that I don’t recognize, I’ll stop and do quick internet search on them For instance Barbara Eden from ‘I Dream of Genie,’ was shown in one I hadn't heard from and thought she might have alreadypassed butno, sheis93,andstillkicking.

absolutelyremarkable. And occasionally if I see a celebrityorhistoricalperson that I don’t recognize, I’ll stop and do a quick internet search on them For instance, Barbara Eden, from ‘I Dream of Genie,’ was shown in one photo. I hadn't heard from her, and thought she might have alreadypassedaway;butno, sheis93,andstillkicking.

Toseephotosofregular people getting in the car or picnicking in the 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s etc, is again, remarkable, and a reminder that anyone who has ever lived, has taken their own memories with them when they passed. And a way to capturethosememorieswith the invention of photography, which is almost 200 yearsago,isbutahundredth of a millisecond in human history Andnodoubtthere are a centrillion more memories of humans than any billions of photos that have been taken in the last twocenturies.

Tosee ofregular people getting in the car or picnicking in the 1930’s, 40 s, 50 s etc, is again, remarkable, and a reminder that anyone who has ever lived, has taken their own memories with them when they passed. And a way to capturethose with the invention of photography which is almost 200 yearsago,isbutahundredth of a millisecond in human history Andnodoubtthere are a centrillion more memories of humans than any billions of photos that have the last twocenturies.

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old days of glory days, knowing is worth it. It’s possible to relive the early years of baseball, see World Series games, where fans were lined in the outfield, acting as the wall. You can

the old days of baseball, its glory days, just knowing is worth it. It’s possible to relive the early years of baseball, to see in World Series games, where fans were lined in the outfield, acting as the wall. You can

bridge across Lake Conroe wasbuiltin1972,beforethe lake filled in 1973? It’s amazing how Historic Montgomery has changed over the years. Up until 1920, there was a line of shopsalongthesouthsideof

across Lake wasbuilt 1972,beforethe lake filled in 1973? It’s amazing how Historic has over the years. Up until 1920, there was a line of thesouth of

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THE WOODLANDS

TX – Citing Congressman Dan Crenshaw’s lack of leadershipontheborder,the Second Amendment, and abandonment of Conservative values; State Representative Steve Toth, District 15, announced his candidacy for the March 2026

Republica

Crenshaw for his 2nd Congressional District seat. Over 500 Toth supporters attended a rally at Grace Woodlands Church on Tuesdayevening,July15th, along with Montgomery

Keough; Toth’s best friend inAustin, State Representative District 93, Nate Schatzline; Constable Precinct 4, Rowdy Hayden; and other elected officials and candidates Former

Technologyallowsusa lotofmemoriestorelivethat weprobablyrememberfrom backintheday Ifyouwant to watch the 1977 World Series,Game6,betweenthe New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, just type it in; and you can see Reggie Jackson running off the field after the final out, bowlingdownfansasheran to the locker room. Of course, Jackson hit three home runs off of three pitchesinthatgame.

Technologyallows a lotofmemoriestorelivethat weprobablyrememberfrom back theday If want to watch the 1977 World Series, 6, the New York Yankees the Los Angeles just type it in; and you can see Reggie running off the field after the final out, bowlingdownfansasheran to the locker room. Of course, Jackson hit three home off of three pitchesinthatgame.

Justlastweek,withthe anniversaryoftheApollo11 Mission to The Moon, one YouTube Channel ran the epic journey in real time fromstarttofinish. Nowfor someonethatwasborninthe 21st Century I find it remarkable for them to be abletoreliveontheinternet onananniversarydatefrom thepast. Anditdoesn’tstop there. There are channels that are dedicated to the recordings of old books, which can be beneficial to students and adults alike, whoneedhelpinreading,by reading along with the recording. Anditmayseem likeI’mdigressing,butthere are memories in there from the old books we read as kids. For baseball fans, the Astros have already been a generation in Daikin Park (formerlyMinuteMaid),but they go back to the Astrodome,andoldColtStadium prior to that. But the really old timers may remember Buffalo, or Busch Stadium, which was near the University of Houston, The old Houston Buffaloes were a St. Louis Cardinals farm team, but there are tons of pictures of the old stadiums outthere,whereMLBteams ofthepastplayedthatarebut fading memories, but to see

Justlastweek,withthe anniversaryoftheApollo11 Mission to The one YouTube ran the epic journey in real time fromstarttofinish. Nowfor someonethatwasborn the 21st Century, I find it remarkable to be abletoreliveontheinternet onananniversarydatefrom thepast. Anditdoesn’tstop there. There are channels that are dedicated to the recordings of old books, which can beneficial to students and adults alike, whoneedhelpinreading,by reading along with the recording. Andit seem likeI’m butthere are in there from the old books read as kids. For baseball fans, the Astros have already been a generation in Daikin Park (formerlyMinute but they go back to the Astrodome,andoldColtStadium prior to that. the really old timers may remember Buffalo, or Busch Stadium, which was near the University of Houston, The old Houston Buffaloes were a St. Louis Cardinals farm team, but there are tons of pictures of the old stadiums outthere, MLBteams ofthepastplayed arebut fading memories, to see

the really weird dimensions of the fields, where flag poles were posted in the field of play andtheleftfieldfencewasa real monster, while to the right field was short. It gives memories, when we to the Astrodome for an or Oilersgameourselves.

see the really weird dimensions of the fields, where flag poles were posted in the field of play, andtheleftfieldfencewasa field real monster while to the while right field was short. It gives us good memories, when we went to the Astrodome for an Astros or Oilersgameourselves.

If a student reading history, there are chances that there is a documentarysomewhereon thesubject. even us adults, who are tired of Adolf hogging the historian’s attention. There arehistoriesofeverysubject that can be studied. Even locally are Channels that focus on Texas History, and even some on Montgomery County,et But does not us from other avenues history Youcan learn of the early Japanese Emperors, and how the Westernpowers their way into of not only Japanese, but China,andIndo-China.

If you are a student reading about history, there are chances that there is a documentarysomewhereon thesubject. Andevenforus adults, who are tired of Adolf Hitler hogging the historian’s attention. There arehistoriesofeverysubject that can be studied. Even locally, there are YT Channels that focus on Texas History and even and even some on Montgomery County,etal. Butthatdoes not stop us from other avenuesofhistory Youcan learn of the early Japanese Emperors and how the Westernpowerscarvedtheir way into influence of not only the Japanese, but China,andIndo-China.

There are tons of pictures to see what the Alamo looked like from the 1850’son,whatConroeand Montgomery looked like back in the past, even what Lake Conroe looked like as the dam was being built. Did you know the 1097

There are tons of pictures to see what the looked like from the 1850’son,whatConroeand Montgomery looked like back in the past, what looked as the dam was being built. Did you know the 1097

College generally e e the Ran her s Daughtershopisnow which estateisshowninthe which was built in 1887, so the is have been taken 1890s.

College Street, generally where the Rancher’s Daughtershopisnow,which burned. The Homewood estateisshowninthephoto, which was built in 1887, so the photo is estimated to have been taken in the 1890s.

Of course not all of us were born in Montgomery, fact very of us were. But as we with the county,overtimeitbecomes part of us. What happened 1837 becomes history, your history, and we that. goes for Conroe, Magnolia,TheWoodlands,Dobbin, Stagecoach,Grangerland,to New Caney We are all proudcitizens a in Texas means something. Our Reverence forVeterans, Our History in the Founding of the State, thelittlenooksandcrannies of which for the creation memories, that one day nostalgic Rememberingwhen?

Of course not all of us were born in Montgomery in fact very few of us were. But as we grow with the county,overtimeitbecomes part of us. What happened in Montgomery in 1837 to today becomes my history your history, and we take prideinthat. Thesamegoes for Conroe, Willis, Magnolia,TheWoodlands,Dobbin, Tamina, Cut-N-Shoot, from Stagecoach,Grangerland,to New Caney We are all proudcitizensofastand-out county in Texas that means county something. Our Reverence forVeterans, Our History in the Founding of the State, thelittlenooksandcrannies of history, entertainment, dining, recreation, which allows for the creation of memories, that one day we will consider nostalgic Rememberingwhen?

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Toth Announces For Crenshaw's 2nd District Congressional Seat

Congressman Tom Delay District 22, was a special guest for the event, while local radio personality Kenny Webster warmed up thecrowd. Tothfiredupthe crowd ready to rid the seconddistrictofCrenshaw who has been quite a di

r constituents who want a representative in Congress that reflects their Conservative values. Toth issued a press release early on July 15th, noting his intentions, which had been delayed for a short time due to the GuadalupeRiverFloods.

State Representative NateSchatzline,whoshares an apartment when in session at Austin, praised Toth for his Conservative leadership during his first session in The Texas Legislature. Hespokeofthe frustrationsofthedozensof GOP representatives who have been working with Democrats that brought Dave Phelan, as speaker of theTexas House. Of which Montgomery County representatives Will

Metcalf, District 16; and CecilBell,District3,are2of the 3 Montgomery County State Representatives who side with Phelan and The Democrats. Phelan has an Obama Era Parliamentarian onstaff. “Iwaspulledtotheside by Steve in seeing Republicans abandon their principles because I was disillusioned at the sight,” said Schatzline. “He said, ‘You have a lot of years to fight, and you can’t let this fight take you out.’ Steve was in the battle with me every singleday.”

See Toth, page 5

The

StreetinHistoric Montgomery,inthe1890s,showingHomewood,the housebuiltin1887byWilliamBakerWood

TheHomeoftheMontgomeryHistoricalSociety,the DavisLawOffice,left,andtheDavisCottageonthe right,fromthelate80stoearly90s. 20thCentury,not 19thCentury

Pictured:GrimesCountyGrays:DonMidkiff,Sr,Brett Mize,JimWestmoreland,PaulF.Smith,Sr.and Commander:JodyBallard. RebelJoanOfArcAttending: ElaineCollings,AnitaStevens,MyraListon,DarlaSharer, MaryLeeMalek,andCharlotteBelin.

byElaineCollings

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met the Grimes County Greys 924 Camp, of the Sons of C

Veterans, on the front porch of the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Museum (and old Law Office): 14264 Liberty Street in Montgomery Texas. The RJOA Members were eager to make their very personal and first DonationsandPresentations tothisfinegroupofmenled by Grimes County Grey’s Commander, Jody Ballard. RebelJoanOfArcChairman of this event, ELAINE COLLINGS,hadinvitedthe alltheGrimesCountyGreys to attend this special presentation. The ConfederateHistoryofTexasisfarreaching and respected by thosedescendantsofallwho Gave Honorable Service to TheCause.

Rebel Joan Of Arc Officer ANITA STEVENS was1sttopresenttheRJOA Chapter’s 1st ever Check marking their Heroine (RJOA)BELLEBOYDinto

physical presence and rememb

e with an inscribed Brick for BELLE BOYD, CONFEDERATE SPY

(Donors:)REBELJOAN OFARC2721,UDC.

This Brick will be laid at the Confederate Memorial Plaza,inAnderson,Texas,in commemoration of the heroism that Belle Boyd displayed during her young

s during the War of Northern Aggression. Her story is an inspirationtoallwhoreadit, for what she and her family personally endured in the protection of their Southland. When RJOAANITA STEVENS made the Check Presentation to Commander Ballard, she included on a somber note what that Confederate Memorial Park Plaza personally means to her RJOA ANITA STEVENS of The Woodlands, has previously had a brick placed there for her Great-Great GrandFather: C

n Davenport Williams: PVT MD WILLIAMS, CO E, 7TH TX CAVALRY,

(Descendant:) ANITA L THORNE.

Likewise more Rebel

Joan OfArc Members have purchased bricks with the inscriptions to honor their Confederate Family RJOA LAURAMcCRACKENhas placed a brick for her ADOLPH JUMONVILLE

LA INFANTRY So has RJOA Honorary Associate

M e m b e r : R O N McCRACKEN, for his

Confederate: JESSE

SULLIVAN,MSINF

There will be more Bricks in the future for the RJOA honored dead to be rememberedatthisbeautiful Confederate Memorial Plaza.

RJOA Founder and

Officer ELAINE HAMLIN

COLLINGS, presented the Rebel Joan Of Arc’s 2nd Check to Commander Jody Ballard, as the Chapter s donation and contribution towards the continued maintenance and needs of the Confederate Memorial Plaza in Anderson, Texas ELAINEtoldalltheGrimes County Grey Members attending how much it means to the Rebel Joan Of ArcChaptertosupporttheir wonderful endeavor This is thetwenty-fourthyearsince the establishment of the Confederate Memorial Plaza,andtheRebelJoanOf Arc Chapter has had the privilege to participate there many times at various historicalevents.

RJOA would like to recognize all attending, but notallpictured:

* First and Most Important:

Grimes County Greys 924 Camp of Anderson Texas:

Commander- Jody Ballard, Historian- Brett Mize, Compatriot- Don Midkiff,and

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ASSEMBLYOFGOD

CornerstoneChristian AssemblyofGodof Conroe,locatedat100 MosswoodDr.,Conroe, TexasinfrontofRiver Plantation.936-273-1755

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-588-3399

ChurchoftheGood Soldier(BaptistAffiliation), 1501NorthFrazier (McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe, Texas,Phone:936-4945775, www.churchofthegoodsoldie r.org. Worship:Sundayat 10:30am,SundaySchool: 9:30am HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356 BAPTIST

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church POBox125,Montgomery Texas77356,5525 SpringBranchRoad, Montgomery.713-478-1256, SundayBibleClass10:00 am,WorshipServiceat 11:00am. FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m. SundayEveningWorship 6:00p.m.

And of the SCV Captain JamesGillaspieCamp-Paul F Smith,Sr Guest of the Grimes CountyGreys,EvaRainsof the TJStubbs 2523 Chapter, UDC.

Grimes County Grey’s Family attending: Renee Ballard, Kyson Baker, KaylieBaker,and LucilleHilley

Toth

from page 4

restoreboldleadershipto the 2nd Congressional District. Toth and his wife Babettereflectedonhistime in Austin, and came to the conclusion that his time in officewasn’tover Toth noted that Crenshaw promised to end businessasusualinDC,that he would challenge the Democrats and champion conservative legislation Instead, he joined Democrats in sending billions of dollars to Ukraine and has even called MAGA Republicans‘terrorists..’

“The people of Congressional District 2 deserve an unwavering conservative, said Toth “One who will fight for our convictions and never bend the knee to the radical left. That’s why I’m running for Congress.”

State Representative State Toth has been a small businessman for over twenty years, as well as a pastor In his time in the Texas Legislature, he has been a consistent voice for advancing the conservative movement in Texas, which has earned him recognition among key Republicans colleagues, and he earned President Trump’s endorsement during his 2022 and

After the Presentations Concluded, The Rebel Joan OfArc Members toured the Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis Museum. The RJOA have served there before as Docents in their beautiful Period Dresses and some were familiar with the wonderful details of this treasured historic home

2024successfulcampaigns.

“He has done a lot for Veterans, and is a strong Conservative said supporter John Thompson. “Andthat’swhatweneedin Washingtonnow.”

OtherissuesthatTothis concernedwithisprotecting children from the liberal genderideologyinsurgence, which is slowly disappearing, but it needs to be stamped out completely And he constantly stresses that faith family, and freedom are American cornerstones. He’s vowed to put Texas families first, and wants to continue the fightinD.C.

“We

PastorDavidR.Bailes.

dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.n etwww.dacusbaptist.org

BenuiBaptistChurch

ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery

AntiochBaptist, St.BeulahBaptist Church,locatedinDobbin, P.O.Box112,Montgomery 77356

Dobbin,936-597-5560

ChinaGroveBaptist Church,Willis,936-7674744

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Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230

936-588-1260

JonesChapelBaptist, FM2854,936-756-2505

Mt.CalvaryBaptist, FirstBaptistChurch, HoneaBaptistChurch, OldHwy105,936-5882330 FM2854,Montgomery,

Mt.SinaiBaptist

BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668

UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas

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SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,WednesdayBible StudyandYouthGroup6 pm

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SacredHeartCatholic, 109N.Frazier,Conroe,

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DacusBaptist,Dacus, 936-449-0845

FM1774,Plantersville,

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St.Joseph’sCatholic Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool9:30 amSundayService11:30am WednesdayPray/BibleStudy 6:30pm

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WatchusliveSundays @fellowshipofmontgomery online.churchorfollowus onFacebook@thefmchurch!

8:45SundaySchool

RichardsUnited MethodistChurch

CongregationBeth Shalom,5125Shadowbend Place,TheWoodlands,

LUTHERAN GraceLutheran (ELCA), 936-894-2223

LivingSaviorLutheran Church-LCMS309PondSt. Montgomery77356Church phone:936-597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org

SundayServices10:30am

22548Highway105West Montgomery,TX thewoodlandsmethodist.o rg/montgomery MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch

2080LongmireRd, Conroe WorshipService11AM 6639FM1696Richards HopeTabernacle Montgomery TX 77356 10AMWorshipService Www.mumctex.org

OakHillsJrHigh 19190KeenanCutoffRd. 7:45Service CR213,Stoneham, JEWISH

Montgomery TX77316

1803HighlandHollow Conroe,936-756-8831

ChurchatMontgomery (GlobalMethodist) 281-362-1100

PorterChapelA.M.E.

SundaySchool10AM ZionChurch,

1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331or936449-5983 LivingWayChurch

936-441-8875

PastorDavidWhitaker Phone: 936-597-6162

Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday7:30pm SundaySchoolat 10:00am SundayWorshipat 6:00pm

25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas

CarbonChurch,

Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660 Montgomery,936-5827700

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-597-8921

WaldenCommunity Church, WaldenChurch.com

LivingBranchChurch, 17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-449-4414

Services9:30and11a.m.

RiverofLifeChurch,

AprilSoundChurch, 67½AprilWindS., AprilSound,936-5882832 936-756-7792

CornerstoneChurch, NewBeginningBible Church,

1011W.Lewis,Conroe, LakesideBibleChurch, Montgomery,936-5821977

ChurchofSt.John, 2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936-5975757 FellowshipofMontgomery

retreatandwildlife center,

12681FM149

1st Lt. Commander- Jim Westmoreland.

StateRepresentativeSteveToth,District15,ashe announcedhiscandidacyinTheWoodlands,forthe2nd CongressionalDistrictseatinnextyear’sRepublican PrimaryagainstIncumbentDanCrenshaw

July23,2025,MontgomeryCounty

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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: TheHeirsatLawofMichaelCaperton,Deceased

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the 25th day of August, 2025 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's OriginalPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe27thdayofMay,2025,inthiscase, numbered25-05-08495onthedocketofsaidcourt. Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

SelectPortfolioServicing,Inc.arePlaintiffsand

Michael Caperton; Karen McKnight Caperton; The Heirs at Law of Michael Caperton,DeceasedareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

ThePetitionseeksanordertoforeclosethelienonthepropertyandassertaclaimto the property located at 2414 Winter Trail Drive, Conroe, TX 77304 and legally described as: Lot 35, Block '1', Graystone Hills Section Three, A Subdivision In Montgomery County Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof Recorded In CabinetZ,Sheet578OfTheMapRecordsOfMontgomeryCounty,Texas.

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

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

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,

thisonthisthe7thdayofJuly,2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/DelcyParker

DelcyParker 7/7/20259:07:43AM

PublishedDates:July9,16,23,30,2025

NOTICEOFSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

(REALPROPERTY) COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe5thdayofMarch2024,inthecaseof Forest Colony Property OwnersAssociation, Plaintiff, vs. Edie T Witherspoon, Defendant(s), CauseNo.23-12-18715insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofForestColonyPropertyOwners Association,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant(s),Ididonthe16thDayofJune2025at10:00o'clock am.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant(s):EdieT Witherspoon.

Lot 31, in block 1, of Forest Colony, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetP,Sheets51oftheMapand/or Plat Records of Montgomery County, Texas more commonly known as 22989 Sebastian Drive, Porter,TX77365("Property");

andonthe5thdayofAugust2025betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,I willofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestof EdieT Witherspoon,Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

th Witnessmyhandthisthe16 dayofJune,2025.

thereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate27THofJuneA.D.2025 DavidEason,Constable MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/T Shackelford MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

THESTATEOFTEXAS * NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th MontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe9 dayofJune,2025infavorofRoyalForestColonyClub,Inc. th recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.23-12-18455 inthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery th County, Texas on the 11 day of November, 2024, against Russell D. Vaughan and Sherry N. Vaughan.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas, st th didonthe1 dayofJuly2025levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe5 dayofAugust 2025 Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(west

Conroe,

and interest that the said defendant Russell D. Vaughan and Sherry N. Vaughan had in the

describedbelow:

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

Interestonthetotaljudgmentfromthedateofjudgementattherateof8.5%per annumcompoundedannuallyuntilpaid.

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

LOT435-AOFROYALFOREST,BEING11,941SQUAREFEET,MOREORLESS,OUTOF THE JOSE M. DE LA GARZA SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 15, MONTGOMERY COUNTY,TEXAS.

Witnessmyhandthis1 dayofJuly 2025.

PhilipCash

ConstablePCT.1 MontgomeryCounty Texas

21130USHwy59#C 281-577-8985

By:/s/RandyCrowder DeputyR.Crowder#8451 KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 NewCaney,TX.77357

By:T.Decker

Deputy LOT435-B,ROYALFOREST DESCRIPTIONOF9680SQUAREFEETOFLANDOUTOF THE JOSE M. DE LA GARZA SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 15, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS

LOT8,INBLOCK1,OFLADERACREEKSECTION10,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINETZ,SHEET98147,MAPANDPLATRECORDS,MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS (the"Property" Theabove

onasthepropertyofLaderaCreekCommunityAssociationandwillbe soldtosatisfyajudgmentinthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas

Biddersmustpre-registerpriortothesaletobidonthisproperty(Civil

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025 NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM. DavidEason,Constable

By:/s/T Shackelford

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M. 5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

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:July16,23,30,2025

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

$7,588.47PrincipalSum(2)$5,740.50($3,940.50and$1,800.00

JudgmentInterestattherateoffivepercent(5%)

includingAttorney'sfees,fromthedatethisJudgmentis

CourtCostsand$384.00ProcessServer).$11,861.00Judgmentcreditandforeclosureof

followingdescribedproperty Defendant,CauseNo.22-04-04277-CVinsaidcourt,judgmentbeing infavorofBendersLandingEstatesPropertyOwnersAssociation,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,I didonthe27thdayofJune2025,at2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyof Defendant: LOT TWENTY-NINE (29), IN BLOCK (2) OF BENDERS LANDING ESTATES, SECTION THREE (3),ASUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHE MAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEET1134OFMAPRECORDSOF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 27822 DEWY MEADOW RUN, SPRING, TX 77386; and on the 5th day ofAugust 2025, between the hours of 10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301N. Main St., Conroe,Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights,titleandinterestofRichardMichaelTorres,Defendantinandtosaidproperty th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe27 dayofJuly2025. By:/s/JohnG.Vasquez

RyanGable-Constable TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211

DeputyJOHNG.VASQUEZ 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

July23,2025,MontgomeryCounty

NOTICEOFTAX

LOT ONE (1), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF MONTGOMERY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXASACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET X, SHEET 133, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS16952SCENICKNOLL DRCONROE,TX77385;andonthe5thdayofAugust2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N. Main St., Conroe, Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterest ofRichardMichaelTorres,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofJuly2025.

By:/s/JohnG.Vasquez

DeputyJOHNGVASQUEZ

RyanGable-ConstablePct3

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900

TheWoodlands,TX77380 nd

281-364-4211

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County,Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 7th day of March 2025, in the case of NorthgroveMasterCommunity Inc.Plaintiff,VS.SyedHassan,Defendant,(1).$7,457.70Principal Sum (2). $4,932.50.Attorney Fees (3) Post-Judgment Interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the total Judgment, including Attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date of this Judgmentissigneduntilpaidinfull.(4).$488.85CourtCost(5)$0.00JudgmentCreditCauseNo.2411-17272insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofNorthgroveMasterCommunity,Inc.Plaintiffas againstDefendant,Ididonthe27thdayofJune2025,at1:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT 29, BLOCK 1, OF NORTHGROVE SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 3415-3417 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS,MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS26923CANDABADRIVE,MAGNOLIA,TX77354, andon5thdayofAugust,2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,atthe MontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsale andwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofSyedHassaninandtosaid property

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite200,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe27 dayofJune2025.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com BeginningFebruary1,2022,theMontgomeryCounty ConstableswillnolongerconductLIVEtaxsaleauctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswill continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, betweenthehoursof10:00A.M.and4:00P.M.onsaidday,beginningat10:00A.M.,andwillproceed tosellforcashtothehighestbidder andinthemannerprovidedbySection34.05(d),PropertyTax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatebeingsituatedinMontgomeryCounty Texas,to wit: th ConstablePhilipCash,By: Datedthe9 dayofJuly,2025

RyanGable–ConstablePct.3 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900

TheWoodlands,TX77380

DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe29 dayofJanuary2025,inthecaseof NorthgroveMasterCommunity,_Inc.Plaintiff,VS.ShemikaWilliamsHallandMillardF Hall,111, Defendant,(1).$3,314.25AmountdueontheAssessmentAccount(2).$2,674.12AttorneyFee(3) PostJudgmentInterestattherateofeightpercent(8%)perannumonthetotalJudgment,including Attorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedateofthisJudgmentissigneduntilpaidinfull.(4).$617.58 Court Cost (5) $886.00 Judgment Credit Cause No. 24-11-17750 in said court, judgment being in favorofNorthgroveMasterCommunity,Inc.PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe27thdayof June2025,at1:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT4, IN BLOCK 4, OF NORTHGROVE SECTION 8,ASUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 4753-4756 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, MORE COMMONLYKNOWNAS 27118 SOFIAFOREST DRIVE, MAGNOLIA, TX 77354,andon5thdayofAugust,2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m., attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwilloffer forsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofShemikaWilliams HallandMillardF Hall,Illinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite200,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe27 dayofJune2025.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ

RyanGable-ConstablePct.3

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 TheWoodlands,TX77380

281-364-4211

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § THESTATEOFTEXAS §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe13 dayofFebruary2025,inthecaseof CommunityAssociationOfHarmony,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.ChristopherCurtisMonroe,Defendant,(1). $6,471.82UnpaidAccruedassessmentsandcharges(2).$3,947.27AttorneyFees(3)Interestonall amountsawardedinthisJudgmentattherateof7.5%perannumfromthedateofthisJudgmentuntil paidinfull(4).$366.00CourtCost(5)$0.00JudgmentCreditCauseNo.24-12-19219insaidcourt, judgmentbeinginfavorofCommunityAssociationOfHarmony,Inc.PlaintiffasagainstDefendant, Ididonthe27thdayofJune2025,at1:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyof Defendant:

LOT 63, BLOCK 01, OF HARMONY CENTRAL SECTOR, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEET3312,ASMODIFIEDBYANYSUPPLANTSTHERTOOR REPLATSTHEREOF,MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS3919PINECRESTPEAKDRSPRING. TX77386,andon5thdayofAugust,2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Defendant, ChristopherCurtisMonroeinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe27 dayofJune2025. By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

DeputyJ.G.Vasquez

RyanGable–ConstablePct3. TheWoodlands,TX77380

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

CauseNo.25-48522-P,pendingintheProbateCourtNo. One(1),MontgomeryCounty Texas,toVickiLynnChase.

c/o:MargaretMauer

322N.MainSt. th DATEDthe16 dayofJuly 2025 Conroe,TX77301

/s/

(including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemptionasprovidedbylaw

theproperty Prospectivebiddersareencouragedtoconsulttheir attorney Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the MontgomeryCountyAppraisalDistrict

Paymentmustbemadeincashorbycashierscheck.Allsalesarefinal.

AllSalessubjecttocancellationwithoutpriornotice.

THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BYTHE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POSTJUDGMENTTAXES.TAXSALEPURCHASERSAREENCOURAGEDTOCHECKWITHTHE TAXINGENTITIESFOROTHERTAXESTHATMAYBEDUEONPROPERTY

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 A TAX 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'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE. PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

NOTICEOFSALE

STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE

MONTGOMERYCOUNTY § andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaidCounty IhaveonJune24,2025,seized,leviedupon,andwill offerforsalethefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinAugust,2025,thesamebeingthe5thday ofsaidmonth,PursuanttoTexasTaxCode34.01,andasfurtherprovidedintheResolutionadopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County Texas, tax salesinMontgomeryCountyshallbeconductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com.BeginningFebruary1,2022,theMontgomeryCounty ConstableswillnolongerconductLIVEtaxsaleauctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswill continueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledinagivenmonth,,between thehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedto sellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterestofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inand tothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyofsaiddefendants,thesamelying andbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,to-wit:

physicalcondition

(including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemptionasprovidedbylaw

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of MontgomeryCounty Allprospectivebiddersshouldmaketheirowninvestigationofthetitleheldby thetaxingentitiesandthevalueoftheproperty Prospectivebiddersareencouragedtoconsulttheir attorney Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the MontgomeryCountyAppraisalDistrict Paymentmustbemadeincashorbycashierscheck.Allsalesarefinal.

AllSalessubjecttocancellationwithoutpriornotice.

THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CLAIMS BYTHE TAXING ENTITIES FOR POSTJUDGMENTTAXES.TAXSALEPURCHASERSAREENCOURAGEDTOCHECKWITHTHE TAXINGENTITIESFOROTHERTAXESTHATMAYBEDUEONPROPERTY

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

NOTICEOFSALE

STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE

MONTGOMERYCOUNTY §

andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,bythe ClerkofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedand deliveredasSherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonJune24,2025,seized,leviedupon,andwill offerforsalethefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinAugust,2025,thesamebeingthe5thday ofsaidmonth,PursuanttoTexasTaxCode34.01,andasfurtherprovidedintheResolutionadopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County Texas, tax salesinMontgomeryCountyshallbeconductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com.BeginningFebruary1,2022,theMontgomeryCounty ConstableswillnolongerconductLIVEtaxsaleauctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswill continueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,ifanyarescheduledinagivenmonth,,between thehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday,beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedto sellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterestofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inand tothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyofsaiddefendants,thesamelying andbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,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 DELIVERINGAT TAX DEED TOANY 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'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

Deputy

Notes

TheMinimumBidisthelesseroftheamountawardedinthejudgmentplusinterestandcostsorthe adjudgedvalue.However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorfora personwhoisapartytothesuit(otherthanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale.ALLSALES SUBJECTTO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP, attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

DateatConroe,Texas.June24,2025 ConstablePhilipCash By:/s/ PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

(PropertiespreviouslystruckofftoCONROEISD)(Seenotebelow) NOTICEOFTAXRESALE

ConstableDavidEason

Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), PropertyTax Code, Conroe ISDhasrequestedapublicre-salebymyofficeofcertainpropertiespreviouslyforeclosedandbidoff tothetaxingunitsinthesuitsdescribedbelow Therefore,Iwillofferforsalethefollowingproperties on August 5, 2025, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adoptedbytheCommissionersCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasonJuly27,2021andrecordedas instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County,Texas, tax salesinMontgomeryCountyshallbeconductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL:

https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com BeginningFebruary1,2022,theMontgomeryCounty

ConstableswillnolongerconductLIVEtaxsaleauctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswill continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month,, betweenthehoursof10:00A.M.and4:00P.M.onsaidday,beginningat10:00A.M.,andwillproceed tosellforcashtothehighestbidder andinthemannerprovidedbySection34.05(d),PropertyTax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below,inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatebeingsituatedinMontgomeryCounty,Texas,to wit:

Note:ConroeISDisthetaxingunittowhichthepropertywasstruckofftointrust.

th ConstableDavidEason,By:/s/DavidEason,DATEDthe8 dayofJuly 2025

(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 DELIVERINGAT TAX DEED TOANY 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'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DateatConroe,Texas.July8,2025

ConstableDavidEason

By:/s/

Deputy

Notes

TheMinimumBidisthelesseroftheamountawardedinthejudgmentplusinterestandcostsorthe adjudgedvalue.However,theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorfora personwhoisapartytothesuit(otherthanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale.ALLSALES SUBJECTTO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For moreinformation,contactyourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP, attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

PublishedDates:July16,23,30,2025

asufficientportionofthepropertydescribedabove shallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest,penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbesubjecttothe rightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheir interesttherein,withinthetimeand

penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andthe remainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthelawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTINGTHE

SALE AWRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTORSTATINGTHATTHEPURCHASEROWESNODELINQUENTPROPERTYTAXESTOTHE COUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWNORREPORTEDDELINQUENTTAXESOWEDBYTHE PURCHASER TOANYSCHOOLDISTRICT OR CITYWITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITSTHECONSTABLEFROMDELIVERINGATTAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILS TO PRESENTTOTHE OFFICERTHE REQUIREDWRITTEN STATEMENTISSUED BYTHE COUNTY TAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.

DeputyRANDYCROWDER

The Unknown Heirs at Law of Susannah Jill Rohland; Mercy S. Rohland; Michael J RohlandareDefendants

“You are hereby notified that suit has been brought by Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dbaAmegy Bank as plaintiff, thru its attorney of record, Eric Gould, 5773 Woodway #184, Houston, Texas 77057,713-213-3781,againstTheUnknownHeirsatLawofSusannahJillRohland,Deceased, pendinginthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasunderCauseNo.25-0406062,seekingtoforecloseitssecurityinterestandobtainacourtordertoconductanon-judicial foreclosuresaleofthepropertylocatedat53AprilVillage,Montgomery Texas77356,andlegally describedtowit: ZionsBancorporation,N.A.dbaAmegyBankarePlaintiffsand

“Lot57,Block2,ofa2ndReplatofAprilVillage,Section3,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet “A”, Sheet 187A, of the Map RecordsofMontgomeryCounty,Texas”(the“Property”)

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw and themandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthis the30thdayofJune,2025. (SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

By:/s/DelcyParker MontgomeryCounty,Texas

DelcyParker 6/30/20259:04:34PM

PublishedDates:July2,9,16,23,2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S LIEN

RecNation RV and Boat Storage unit contents are being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held at on 8/11/2025. Clean up www.storagetreasures.com deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before sale. Unit items sold to highest bidder All spaces contain household items unlessotherwisenoted.TXhou02-20581FM1314,Porter,TX77365:unit144

PublishedDates:July23,30,2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICEOFPUBLICSALEofpropertytosatisfylandlord'slien. Saleis10:00

PublishedDates:Wednesday,July23,2025andWednesday,July30,2025

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’-RubenBorjas,Jr

Honoring a Life of Service, Strength, and Support

By the Wisecrack WarriorsVeteranGroup

This

passageofcriticalmilitary personnel and supplies

sit documents with precision andcourage.

he found a renewed purpose: helping others navigatetheirown.

After this high-stakes service in Europe, Ruben continued his military career in the sands of the Middle East, serving in Operation Desert Storm.

After Europe, Ruben military the sands of East, Desert H wa hono a his country

ably discharged in 1992, having served his country withdistinction.

Sadly, his battle didn't end when he hung up his uniform.

RJOAandFamilyTravelTo CelebrateHistoricalMarker

InHuntsville

This week, we proudly recognize U S Army veteran Ruben Borjas, Jr as –to hasneverwavered.

Aspartofhistransition to civilian life, Ruben underwent a routine final physical – a standard military procedure that revealed a potential issue. Likemanyyoungmen,he dismissed the concern Seven years later, that decisionwouldcatchupto him in the form of testicularcancer

byElaineCollings

Today, Ruben is a steadfast advocate for cancer awareness and support. Heactivelyseeks out those affected by the disease, offering them a hand to hold, a story to share, and the strength of someonewho'sbeenthere.

Ruben is advocate awareness out by offering them hand to story to and strength of who'sbeen

Inhiscivilianalterego, Ruben holds a degree in Technology from the University of Houston He worked briefly as a Database Administrator and Special Projects CoordinatorforHuntsman corp. His cancer battle forced him out of the corporateworld. Oncehe was able, he had a short c

Pearland, but found this tootaxing.

Inhiscivilianalterego, Ruben holds a degree in Technology the University Houston He as a Database Administrator and Special Projects CoordinatorforHuntsman corp. His cancer battle forced him out of the corporate Oncehe was able, had a short career tea hing in Pearland, found this tootaxing.

In 2005, he moved to the Conroe area, and became a private tutor to homeschoolers.

beautiful ladies in 2721 of Woodlands

Huntsville town was by

The beautiful ladies in RED of the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of The Woodlands United DaughtersoftheConfederacy traveled to Huntsville to visit the Historical Markerplacedtohonorthe ConfederateSoldiersofthe War Between the States The town of Huntsville was certainly affected by theUn-CivilWar,justasall ofTexaswas.

Blood-Line. RED stands for Passion and Love which these lovely ladies definitely display RED also indicates Power and Courage which they exemplifyinalltheydo. So RED is certainly the perfect Chapter Color for this energetic Rebel Joan OfArc2721Chapter Their strive for their Devotion to Duty to be worthy of that which their Ancestorsgave.

Chapter

RED is the Chapter color of the Rebel Joan Of Arcandtheycertainlywear itproudly

The color RED indicates Blood, and that is surely the foundation of honoring your family

V I S I T Y O U R H I S T O R I C A L MARKERS AND TAKE YOUR FAMILIES. GET EDUCATED!

STOP AND READ WHAT BRAVE PEOPLE HAVE DONE BEFORE

READ WHAT BRAVE PEOPLE HAVE

YOU,ANDMAYITFILL YOU WITH PRIDE PASSION, LOVE, AND COURAGE FOR ALL YOUDOINYOURLIFE, A N D H O P E T O ACHIEVE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY!

YOU,AND YOU PASSION, AND COURAGE FOR YOU LIFE, A H O E O ACHIEVE YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY!

~May we always honor and respect this important periodinourHistory.~

ehcollings@gmail.com

Submitted by: RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

Appreciation to Photo Committee: Shelia Williamson

The RED that of Blood-Line. which RED also RED Color Devotion I L AND GET EDUCATED! honor and by:

*Photographer: Ken Miller, present but not pictured.

What could have broken many instead becameanewmissionfor Ruben. Drawing on his Army training, he met cancer with the same grit andresiliencethatdefined hismilitarycareer Andin theaftermathofthatfight,

As a disabled veteran with Heart, R b h d r d ex e s v

As a disabled veteran with a Purple Heart, R

active and passionateespecially about writing. He contributes to the Montgomery County News covering everythingfromveterans'issues and politics to food and entertainment He is quick to cover a story to highlight his fellow Veterans accomplishments.

ofhis to life, routine –procedure potential issue. young dismissed concern Seven later, that would in of testicularcancer in the jail court systems and is volunteer veteran local commuis of VFW memberof Montgomery Historical the Flight and of founding members Warriors role of and devotion upliftingfellow

challenges,includingover 70bowelobstructionsand numerous surgeries numerous Despite this, he remains

Ruben has mentored veterans in the jail and court systems and is a tireless volunteer in the veteran and local community He is a charter member of VFW Post 12223,aboardmemberof the Montgomery Historical Society, the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, and one of the founding members of the WisecrackWarriorstaking on the role of Propaganda minister – a group known for its camaraderie, humor, and devotion to upliftingfellowvets.

Ruben Borjas, Jr representstheverybestof us–asoldier asurvivor a servant to his community It is with great pride and heartfelt gratitude that we name him this week's VeteranoftheWeek.

challenges, over 70 obstructionsand numerous surgeries he remains active and about to News covering thingfrom issues to food entertainment He to cover story his fellow accomplishments.

h co l a many instead mission Ruben. Drawing Army the resiliencethat his aftermath that a he moved Conroe became a tutor Jr representsthe of us– survivor a servant It great and heartfelt that we name this week's Veteran

VeteranGroup

week, we proudly recognize U S Army veteran Borjas, Jr

LefttoRt:MaryLeeMalek,LynHoward,AnitaStevens,JennyLehr,EvelynMiller, KarenDeBerry,CynthiaConnor,DonnaSummers,ViziCaldwell,Dianne Kebodeaux,DarlaSharer,SamCaldwell,andElaineCollings.