Montgomery County News, June 6, 2025 by Monte West

Montgomery County News

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, accordingtoGasBuddy'ssurvey of 13,114 stations in Texas. PricesinTexasare6.8centsper gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.465 pergallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.19/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.59/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The lowest price in the state yesterdaywas$2.19/gwhilethe highestwas$3.59/g,adifference of$1.40/g.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today. The national average is down 6.9 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stationsacrossthecountry.

Historicalgasolinepricesin Texas and the national average goingbacktenyears:

June 2, 2024: $3.03/g (U.S.

Average:$3.50/g)

June 2, 2023: $3.06/g (U.S.

Average:$3.54/g)

June 2, 2022: $4.38/g (U.S.

Average:$4.76/g)

June 2, 2021: $2.73/g (U.S.

Average:$3.04/g)

June 2, 2020: $1.66/g (U.S.

Average:$1.99/g)

June 2, 2019: $2.49/g (U.S.

Average:$2.81/g)

Photos Courtesy of DebbiePietsch

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Back in August, the members of the MISD Fishing Team set their TeamGoalsfortheSeason. Much like most High School Teams in other sports,thebarwassethigh. However, over the past 10 years, this program has accomplished many of the goals set, so confidence was high going into the StateChampionship.

This year was no different,withthefirstgoal to be accomplished was to defend their Texas High School Bass Association Houston Divisional Title. The Team was successful in this effort, although not an easy assignment, as many local High School Fishing Programs were nipping at our heels, most notably,CollegeStation.

Article by Mark Hooker to an win TBF the as Teams

Thesecondgoalwasto earn another Regional another Title.The combined squad with Anglers from both Montgomery and Lake

CreekHighSchools,which makeuptheMISDFishing Team,cameupalittleshort landing in 2nd place. This was out of over 90 High SchoolsfromtheHouston, Bayou, and Hill Country Divisions, being beaten by you know who at Regionals, College Station.

Another goal that the Team set for themselves was to have an Individual Team from MISD win the TBF version of the State Championship, as well as qualify as many Teams as

possiblefortheprestigious National Championship to be held later in June on Grand Lake of the Cherokees. This goal was accomplished in stellar fashion,asJacobRileyand Brenner Kirklin won the event.Theywerefollowed closely in 2nd place by Colton Hatzold and Jett Moore. Both Teams have now earned the right to compete in the TBF/SAF NationalChampionship.

possiblefortheprestigious National Championship be later on Grand of Cherokees. This accomplished stellar fashion,asJacobRileyand Brenner the event. followed closely by Colton Jett Moore. have now the to compete TBF/SAF NationalChampionship.

June 2, 2018: $2.75/g (U.S.

Average:$2.95/g)

June 2, 2017: $2.18/g (U.S. Average:$2.38/g)

June 2, 2016: $2.12/g (U.S.

Average:$2.33/g)

June 2, 2015: $2.51/g (U.S. Average:$2.76/g)

Neighboring areas and their currentgasprices:

2, $2.49/g (U.S. Odessa- $2.61/g,

Midland Odessa- $2.61/g, down14.0centspergallonfrom lastweek's$2.75/g.

San Antonio- $2.79/g, up 18.0 cents per gallon from last week's$2.61/g. Austin- $2.80/g, up 14.9 up centspergallonfromlastweek's $2.65/g.

“The national average price of gasoline has continued its gentle descent over the last week, with the most notable declinesseenintheGreatLakes region, where a minor refinery issue was resolved, sending wholesalegaspriceslower,"said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "We're also beginningtoseepricesretreatin California, a trend that should soon extend across much of the West Coast as additional gasoline shipments from Asia help offset recent refinery disruptions. While gasoline inventories remain somewhat tight heading into the summer, I’m optimistic that increased refinery output could pave the way for further price declines. That said, any unexpected outages could still cause shorttermpricebumps."

SOURCEGasBuddy

TheRebelJoanofARCHonors Veteran,ForrestLehr,With "GlobalWarOnTerrorAward"

byElaineCollings

The Service

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, RJOA Officer of Military Service Awards: CYNTHIA CONNORS, and RJOA President: JENNY LEHR, honored US Navy Veteran: FORREST LEHR forhismilitaryservice,on MAY 2025. Terror and him serving in in terror. time the was to

Mediterranean amongst of "have and family

MAY 10TH, 2025. He was presented his "Global War On Terror Medal and Certificate" along with the detailed official approved application that proved him worthy for this Award. Veteran FORREST LEHR earnedthisprestigiousaward while serving in the United States Navy. He was deployednearlyfouryearsin the region of terror. He spent time in Afghanistan supporting the United States ArmedForces. Additionally, he was assigned to the USS McFaul and USS Makin Islands as weapons officer while in the Mediterranean Sea. FORREST LEHR is amongst the proud descendants of all those who "have served" in his family, and especially his family

picture&articlebyEva Rains

2 "Early Texas Women" introducedbyauthoratthe Montgomery Historical SocietyMeeting OnSaturdayafternoon, May 31, 2025 at 1 P M, folks gathered at the Old Baptist Church on Pond Street in Montgomery. They were there to attend an event sponsored by the Montgomery Historical Society. Two members of theTexasDivision,United Daughters of the Confederacy attended this meeting...Elaine Collings fromtheRebelJoanOfArc 2721 The Woodlands Chapter and Eva Rains fromtheThomasJefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter.

They there attend by Society. members theTexasDivision, Eva 2523 Rains author a about He first Texas was...how

Then Alamo. her name

The author was Frank M. Johnson, a 6th generation Texan, his family came to the RepublicofTexasin1837. He talked about his new book titled "Early Texas Women"andhisbookdoes featuresome Montgomery County women. He first asked the question...who knows how many counties are in Texas (the answer was 254). The second question was...how many counties in Texas were named after a woman? (only one, Angelina CountyinEastTexas) Thenhestated,most everyone knows the story oftheBattleoftheAlamo. Therewasayoungwomen andherbabydaughterwho took refuge inside the mission, her name was "Early Texas Historical On on

Jose Jacinto

RJOAPresident:JennyLehr,

ofMSA:CynthiaConnors,Veteran:ForrestLehr

COMMUNITY

Confederate Military Soldiers who their "everything to cause" in theWarBetweentheStates.

Confederate Military Soldiers who gave their "everything to the cause" in theWarBetweentheStates.

* Thanks to Officer of Military Service Awards: CYNTHIA CONNORS for these importantdetails.

* Special Thanks to Officer of Military Service Awards: CYNTHIA CONNORS for these importantdetails.

FORREST LEHR is the brother-in-law of President:

JENNY LEHR He was surprised when he arrived for his special Presentation from so many beautiful ladies, to learn his sister-inlaw JENNYis the President of this outstanding Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter! "Modesty" is one of the many qualities of President JENNYLEHR.

FORREST LEHR the brother-in-law of President: JENNY LEHR He was surprised when he arrived for his special Presentation from so many beautiful ladies, to learn sister-inlaw JENNYis the President of this outstanding Rebel Joan Of Chapter! "Modesty" is one of the many of President JENNYLEHR.

The Veterans Ceremony was witnessed by the Chapter and supported by the RJOA Veterans Committee:

ANITA STEVENS DIANNE KEBODEAUX CHARLOTTE BELIN, and ELAINECOLLINGS.

ANITA STEVENS DIANNE KEBODEAUX CHARLOTTE BELIN, and ELAINECOLLINGS. ELAINE

JENNY LEHR who donates all RJOA Veterans Appreciation Certificates" that RJOA presents to Veterans throughout the year, and Veterans Chairman: CYNTHIA CONNORS spearheads these for herChapter

JENNY LEHR who donates all the RJOA Veterans Appreciation Certificates" that RJOA presents to Veterans throughout the year, and Veterans Chairman: CYNTHIA CONNORS spearheads these events for herChapter

ANITA STEVENS announced later that she made a special trip to the H E A R T S Veterans Museum of Texas in Huntsville and donated her Father'sNavyuniform!

What a deep heartfelt private occasion that must have been for ANITA STEVENS.

Special Thanks goes to RJOA Officer of Military ServiceAwards: CYNTHIA

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us spiral back to the THSBA State Championship, which was held Lake Conroe this past All told, there were 100 High Schools from around the State together with two goals in mind

Number have an IndividualTeamfromtheir High School lay claim to the Title. Secondly, and more importantly, the coveted Te a m o r o g r m Championship comprising

Now, let us spiral back to the THSBA State Championship, which was held on Lake Conroe this past weekend All told, there were over 100 High Schools from around the State gathered together with two goals in mind Number one, have an IndividualTeamfromtheir High School lay claim to the Individual State Title. Secondly, and more importantly, the coveted Te a m o r P r o g r a m Championship comprising

CONNORS, for organizing this special award for this "Well-deserved Veteran", FORREST LEHR and s e e i n g t o a l l t h e Applications, "Proofs", and Deadlinesmettosendinfor consideration by the United D a u g h t e r s o f t h e Confederacy, in Richmond, Virginia! Veteran: FORREST LEHR was to have received his special Presentation at the Texas Division Convention, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy last Fall, but wasunabletoattend,sothis was a very special occasion for this Chapter at their "Formal End of the Year Meeting".

CONNORS, for organizing this special award for this "Well-deserved Veteran", FORREST LEHR and s e e i n g t o a l l t h e Applications, "Proofs", and Deadlinesmettosendinfor consideration by the United D a u g h t e r s o f t h e e Confederacy, in Richmond, Virginia! Veteran: FORREST LEHR was to have received his special Presentation at the Texas Division Convention, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy last Fall, but wasunabletoattend,sothis was a very special occasion for this Chapter at their "Formal End of the Year Meeting".

President Jenny Lehr

Welcomed all Guests and most especially RJOA C h a r t e r M e m e r : ROSELANE POLNICK, who was chauffeured by R J O A S H E L I A WILLIAMSON! It was great to have this Charter Member with us again. Pledges and Rituals ere done, as well as the HonoredAncestorRollCall. Hospitality Chairman: REGINARINEYpassedthe GuestBookforAllMembers tosign. Additionally at their Meeting following the Military Bestowal, Chapter Business was conducted M a n y u p c o m i n g "Donations" were voted on, and their Presentation Dates will be announced for Chapterattendance.

President Jenny Lehr Welcomed all Guests and most especially RJOA C h a r t e r M e m b e r : ROSELANE POLNICK, who was chauffeured by R J O A S H E L I A WILLIAMSON! It was great to have this Charter Member with us again. Pledges and Rituals ere done, as well as the HonoredAncestorRollCall. Hospitality Chairman: REGINARINEYpassedthe GuestBookforAllMembers tosign. Additionally at their Meeting following the Military Bestowal, Chapter Business was conducted Business M a n y u p c o m i n g "Donations" were voted on, and their Presentation Dates will be announced for Chapterattendance.

Special Thanks went to LAURA McCRACKEN for her donation to a Chapter Fund Raiser drawing at the Meeting, a beautifulantique Roman Glass Necklace and Bracelet! LAURA

ofthecumulativeweightof the three best Teams from each High School or Program Representing MISD were Six Teams, which we have been affectionately deemed our “Super Six.” They were Waylon Hasara, Chase Benton Garrett Springer Carson Francis, Trevor Mahoney, Morgan Scott, Jace Ehrhardt, Talen Tegtmeier, Hunter Laskoskie, Josiah Dancer, &JacksonPetty Leading the way for MISD on the first day of competition was Talen Tegtmeier and Jackson Petty, who had a former

Teams from School or Program Representing MISD we have our “Super Six.” were Hasara, Benton Garrett Springer Francis, Mahoney, Morgan Scott, Jace Ehrhardt, Talen gtmeier, unt r Laskoskie, Josiah way on the first day competition was Talen Tegtmeier Jackson

announced that the Roman Empire was the first known civilization to actually blow glass for use in many items. TheRomanGlassjewelryis madefromtheRomanGlass excavated in Israel from over 2,000 years ago! The Necklace and Bracelet were set in Sterling Silver!

LAURA McCRACKEN conducted the drawing and the very excited winner was RJOA CHARLOTTE BELIN!

ELAINE COLLINGS also donated a Red Sequin Jacket towards the Chapter Fund-Raising held at the Meeting. The Auction was held by Auctioneer LYN HOWARD,and winning bid was won by KELLY HALL, who gifted the beautifuljackettoherSister: CHRISSY BARTON! What a lovely act of kindness. Allproceedsgoes to RJOA Chapter needs and their projects, a 501 3c, non-profit organization.

ELAINE COLLINGS also donated a Red Sequin Jacket towards the Chapter Fund-Raising held at the Meeting. The Auction was held by Auctioneer LYN HOWARD,andthewinning bid was won by KELLY HALL, who then gifted the beautifuljackettoherSister: CHRISSY BARTON! What a lovely act of kindness. Allproceedsgoes to the RJOA Chapter needs and their many projects, a 501 3c, non-profit organization.

displayedabeautifuloneofa kind Carving Set with Custom Leather Sheath! This extraordinary set was designed and handmade in Montgomery TEXAS, by artist RON McCRACKEN, known as The Texas Knife Guy This Damascus Steel Carving Set is made from 5160, 15N20, Ni200 folded for416layerDamascus.The handlesarestabilizedWhite Oak. The Custom Sheath is designed to hold both the Fork and the Knife in separate pockets. ThisYear long Fund-Raiser will culminateApril12,2026.To have the opportunity on this

displayedabeautifuloneofa kind Carving Set with Custom Leather Sheath! This extraordinary set was designed and handmade in Montgomery TEXAS, by artist RON McCRACKEN, known as The Knife Guy This Damascus Steel Carving Set is made from 5160, Ni200 folded for416layerDamascus.The handlesarestabilizedWhite Oak. The Custom Sheath is designed to hold both the Fork and the Knife in separate pockets. ThisYear long Fund-Raiser will culminateApril12,2026.To have the opportunity on this

THSBAStateChampionin Derek Pietsch as their Captain.Thepairwereable to catch 6 keepers culling once, to bring in a 5 fish limit that tipped the scales at20.90pounds.TheTeam indicated that “we caught all of our keepers on half ounce Texas Rigs, fishing in 12 to 16 feet of water in andaroundbrushpiles.”

THSBAStateChampionin Derek their Captain.Thepairwereable to catch 6 keepers culling once, bring in 5 fish limit that tipped the scales at20.90 TheTeam indicated that “we caught all our on half ounce Texas Rigs, fishing in 12 feet water in andaroundbrushpiles.”

Also doing well for well MISD on the first day was the Team of Garrett Springer and Carson Francis,whobroughtina5 fishlimitfor12.75pounds. TheirCaptainMattFrancis indicated that “the guys caught them early on square billed crankbaits around the bulkheads until 9:00 and then finished out their limit with Green Pumpkin 6-inch Texas RiggedSenkoafterthat.”

Also well for MISD on the first day was the Team of Garrett Springer and Carson Francis,whobroughtina5 fish for12.75pounds. Their Francis indicated that “the guys caught them early on square billed crankbaits around bulkheads until 9:00 and then finished out their with Green Pumpkin 6-inch Texas RiggedSenkoafterthat.”

For oneof twoday Championship the third best Team was Hunter Laskow i weighingin4fishforatotal weight of 12 47

Fordayoneofthetwoday State Championship the third best Team was Hunter Laskowski weighingin4fishforatotal weight of 12 47 pounds

His Captai Clint Laskowski that “Hunter caught the majority of fish a wackyriggedsenkothathe would skip underneath This the total for to 46.12pounds,placingthem in 3rd first

His Captain Clint n Laskowski said that “Hunter caught the majority of his fish on a wackyriggedsenkothathe would skip underneath would docks.” This brought the weight total for MISD to 46.12pounds,placingthem in 3rd place after the first

drawing, contact: Chairman LAURA McCRACKENmccracken@consolidated n et or Members: ELAINE C O L L I N G Sehcollings@gmail com or J E N N Y L E H Rrjoalehr@gmail.com. They will be happy to helpyou.Notonlycouldyou be the winner of this "OneOf A Kind Handmade CarvingSet",butyouwillbe contributingtoagoodcause thathelpsourcommunity!

drawing, contact: Chairman LAURA McCRACKEN mccracken@consolidated et or Members: ELAINE C O L L I N G S ehcollings@gmail com or J E N N Y L E H R rjoalehr@gmail.com. They be happy to helpyou.Notonlycouldyou be the winner this "OneOf A Kind Handmade CarvingSet",butyouwillbe contributingtoagood thathelpsourcommunity!

FIVE New excited Members were formally InstalledintoRJOA&UDC atthisMeeting.

**Congratulations to MARY LEE MALEK K A R E N J A C O B S CHRISSYBARTON, KELLY HALL, and VANESSA ESNARD, and to their Sponsors: LYN HOWARDand

**Congratulations to MARY LEE MALEK K A R E N J A C O B S CHRISSYBARTON, KELLY HALL, and VANESSA ESNARD, and to their Sponsors: LYN HOWARDand FIVE New excited Members were formally InstalledintoRJOA&UDC atthisMeeting.

ELAINE COLLINGS

Great Appreciation goes to the outstanding RJOA Registrar: DANEAN MYERS for her "Job WellDone"!

S u p p l e m e n t a l Confederate Ancestor Certificates were also Presented by Registrar: DANEAN MYERS to CINDY DITTRICH, and BARBARAEDDLEMAN!

* * CONGRATULATIONS CINDY AND BARBARA for continuing to Prove and Honor your Confederate Ancestors.

S u p p l e m e n t a l Confederate Ancestor Certificates were also Presented by Registrar: DANEAN MYERS to CINDY DITTRICH, and DITTRICH, BARBARAEDDLEMAN! * * CONGRATULATIONS CINDY AND BARBARA for continuing to Prove and Honor your Confederate Ancestors.

* DARLA SHARER, was Voted as the Chapter's 2nd only Honorary Associate Member", and a well deserved and proud moment with her sister Guest: Dawn Lewis of Portland, Oregon to witness thisspecialoccasion.

* DARLA SHARER, was Voted as the Chapter's 2nd only Honorary Associate Member", and a well deserved and proud moment with her sister, Guest: Dawn Lewis of Portland, Oregon to witness thisspecialoccasion.

dayofcompetition.

day of competition not your Anglers that on the first day of competition not back up by the did not well the day, able scramble to So, have the same back-to-back gooddays,whichiswhatis required well multi day tournament. final total for 57 for tournament the top

The second day of competition did not bode well for your MISD Anglers Teams that did well on the first day of competition could not put togetheraseconddaycatch to back up their first day This was compounded by thescenariothattheMISD Teams, who did not fare well on the first day, were able to scramble to catch moreonthesecondday So, in other words, MISD did not have the same three Teams have back-to-back gooddays,whichiswhatis required to do well in this multi day tournament. The final total for MISD was 57 28 pounds for the tournament from the top

For the Mothers Day Weekend, The RJOA Chairman of Southern Arts andLiterature: LYN HOWARD read the "Ballad of the Heart Weaver"byEdnaSt.Vincent Millay

For the Mothers Day For Weekend, The RJOA Chairman of Southern Arts andLiterature: LYN HOWARD read the "Ballad of the Heart Weaver"byEdnaSt.Vincent Millay

It was a heartbreaking poem of maternal love and sacrifice LYN HOWARD alsoservesasChaplainwho delivered the beautiful Prayers for the opening and closing of the RJOA Meeting.

TheArrivalofthe"Texas Convention Attendee Pin & Bars" was announced by Chairman: ELAINE COLLINGS and she and Co-Chairman: LYN HOWARD, and Committee Treasurer: JENNY LEHR will travel to pick up in person this important order for all Texas UDC! More exciting news on that later! Theproceedsaredesignated f o r a C o n f e d e r a t e Monument/Marker in the future, which further contributes to our Texas History! WHAT AN AWESOME AND NOBEL ENDEAVOR!~

The Members enjoyed the educational Program presentedbyTexasandlocal Historian BERNIE SARGENT, who came dressed in period attire for hisSubject:

"John Westley Hardin" and how he related to our area,andhisfamily'ssupport fortheConfederacy Hewas very entertaining and Informative, and worth hearingagain! Thank You's goes to RJOA Historian ANITA STEVENSforarrangingthis special education and historical program for her

three Teams, which were Tegtmeier&Pettyat20.90, Laskoskie at 20 89, and Hasara & Benton at 15.49, foran8thplacefinishoutof 103 High Schools that had earnedtherighttobeatthe StateChampionship. The tournament was won by HighlandParkwithover99 pounds for their top 3 Teams.

three Teams, which were at 20 and Hasara & at Schools that beat StateChampionship. The won by their top 3 Teams.

The MISD Fishing Team has nothing to hang their heads about, as they wereabletowintheirTenth Divisional Title in the Program's History As notedabove,theywereable to claim 2nd Place at the Regional Championship, andpreparedandcompeted ashardastheycouldatthe State Championship,

MISD Fishing has nothing to hang heads about, they Divisional in History notedabove,theywereable Place Championship, hard they

ANITA STEVENS, Sponsor of DARLA SHARER, was proud to see the surprise Award of the Chapter's "RJOA SPIRIT BEAR", presented to BEAR", DARLA SHARER by the previous receiver, JENNY L E H R CONGRATULATIONS DARLASHARER!~

ANITA STEVENS, Sponsor of DARLA SHARER, was proud to see the surprise Award of the Chapter's "RJOA SPIRIT BEAR", presented to DARLA SHARER by the previous receiver, JENNY L E H R CONGRATULATIONS DARLASHARER!~

All agreed it was a perfectchoice!

The meeting was concluded with the Spirited singing of "Dixie", and All the RJOA Sisters joined hands and hearts for this conclusionandveryBlessed Day

VIZI CALDWELL organized the "RJOA Lunch-Bunch" afterwards for those who could attend and continue to enjoy more time together Thank You VIZI!

AlthoughtheRebelJoan Of Arc 2721 Formal Meetings of the UDC Year are over, certainly Not their continued events fulfilling their objectives of Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial, and Patriotic. These Belles are always on the go to achieve their objective's, and emulatingtheMottooftheir TX Division UDC President, Gina Smith: "Southern Sisters Standing Shoulder to Shoulder United Determined Committed".

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Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations:

Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

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finishingin8thplacefinish out of over 100 High Schools at the THSBA StateChampionship. Onemoregoalsetback inAuguststillremainstobe realized MISD has two Teams going to the TBFS A F N a t i o n a l Championship with the singular focus of winning a n o t h e r N a t i o n a l Championship for the program, which would definitely be an “Elusive Quest.” I would not put it past either of these two Teams in Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin, or Colton Hatzold and Jett Moore to follow in the footsteps of Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford,whoblazedatrailby winningtheeventin2022.

finishingin8thplacefinish out of over 100 High Schools at StateChampionship. One goalsetback inAuguststillremainstobe realized has two Teams going to TBFS N t i a l Championship with the singular focus of winning a n o h e r N t i o l Championship the program, would definitely be an Quest.” I put it past either of two Teams in and Kirklin, Colton and to in the of Clepper Wyatt Ford,who a by

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By Kent Pendleton, AAMS, Pendle Hill Advisors,LLC

You've probably heard the term “free market” tossedaroundalot—onthe news, in political debates, and maybe even at the kitchen table But what doesitactuallymean?And why does it matter when we talk about prices, inflation and the economy?

You've heard the term “free market” tossedaroundalot—onthe news, in political debates, and maybe even at the kitchen table what doesit mean?And why does it matter when we talk about prices, inflation, the economy?

Let's start the basics.

Let's start with the basics.

AFree Market IsAbout Choice

compete to earn it The government's role is limited mainly to enforcing contracts protecting property rights, and ensuring transparency andfairness.

compete to earn it The government's role is limited mainly to enforcing contracts protecting property rights, ensuring transparency andfairness.

In a truly free market, success is earned by offering better quality better service, or better prices not by political by connectionsorgovernment subsidies. Businesses that can't compete eventually go away and new innovative ones take their place. That's how capitalism renews itself and drives progress.

AFree Market IsAbout Choice free market, success is earned offering better quality service, or better prices by political subsidies. Businesses away and new innovative ones take their place. renews

Atitscore,afreemarket isasystemwherepricesare determined by voluntary interactions between buyers and sellers You decide what to spend your money on, and businesses

PETTALK WhatIsaFreeMarketAnyway?

PricesAreSignals

In a free market, prices as signals. If something is scarce in high demand,pricesgoup.That motivates businesses make more of it—or for customers to find alternaIt's a butit'sremarkably efficientovertime.

In a free market, prices serve as signals. If something is scarce or in high demand,pricesgoup.That motivates businesses to make more of it—or for customers to find alternatives It's not a perfect system,butit'sremarkably efficientovertime.

What disrupts this balance? Policies that distort prices like printing too much money, handing out subsidies out

What disrupts balance? Policies distort prices like printing too much money, handing out subsidies

Itoftenstartssubtly—a slight limp, a hesitation before jumping or a pet struggling to use one of theirbacklegs.Whilethese signs could indicate temporary soreness or a minorsprain,theymayalso point to a much more seriousissue,atorncranial cruciateligament(CCL).

Itoftenstartssubtly a slight limp, hesitation before jumping or a pet struggling to one of theirbacklegs.Whilethese signs could indi ate temporary soreness or a minorsprain,theymayalso point to a much more serious atorncranial cruciateligament(CCL).

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Becausethestifle essential for movement and weight it’s constant

making it espe i lly vulnerabletowear tear That’s why CCL often happen gradually, the ligament weakens over time.

Becausethestiflejointis essential for leg movement and weight bearing, it’s bearing, under constant pressure, making it especially vulnerabletowearandtear That’s why CCL injuries often happen gradually, as the ligament weakens over time.

withoutstringsattached,or placing unnecessary regulations on production andlabor

Inflation Isn't a Free MarketProblem

Inflation Isn't Free MarketProblem

Over the last few years, many Americans have felt thepainofrisingcosts—at thegrocerystore,atthegas pump, and in housing. It's temptingtopointfingersat “corporate greed” or capitalism itself but the truthismorenuanced.

Some inflation was expected after COVID-19 shutdowns but policy decisions made it worse. Massive government spending like the AmericanRescuePlanand the Inflation Reduction Act—pumped trillions of dollars into the economy, adding demand at a time when supply chains were alreadyunderstrain.

Some after COVID-19 decisions made it Massive government spending like AmericanRescuePlan the Inflation trillions demand at a time when chains were

On top of that, ongoing student loan forgiveness programs and extended payment freezes increased the amount of disposable income circulating in the economy While these moves may have provided

On top of that, ongoing loan forgiveness programs and payment freezes the amount circulating in these moves may

short-term relief for borrowers,theyalsoadded more fuel to the inflation fire—essentially injecting more money into the system without a corresponding increase in increase productivity When more dollars chase the same (or fewer) goods prices naturallyrise.

short-term for borrowers,theyalsoadded more fuel to the inflation fire—essentially more money into the system without a corresponding in productivity more dollars chase same (or fewer) goods prices naturallyrise.

Atthesametime,added regulations, energy restrictions and labor market disincentives have made it more expensive anddifficultforbusinesses to produce and deliver what we all need. In other words, we're not seeing runawaypricesbecausethe market failed we're seeing them because the markethasbeenrestrained.

Capitalism Needs Guardrails,NotHandcuffs

picking winners and losers whether it's through subsidies, price controls or burdensome regulation it creates unintended consequences. The market becomes less dynamic innovation slows, and consumers end uppayingmorein

winners and losers whether through subsidies, price controls or it creates unintended consequences. The market becomes innovation consumers end paying

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The bone is then secured with a specialized bone plateandscrews.”

making curved cut in tibia flatten weight-bearing The is then secured bone plateand This adju t nt prevents the abnormal forward movement tibia that typically happens when the CCL is torn, stabilizingthe need for CCL to the bones

This adjustment prevents the abnormal forward movement of the tibia that typically happens when the CCL is torn, therebystabilizingthejoint without the need for the CCL to hold the bones in place.

From start to finish, the process — including preparation anesthesia surgery, X-rays, and waking —typically afewhours.

From start to finish, the entire process — including preparation anesthesia surgery, X-rays, and wakingthepet—typically takesafewhours.

Thiscommoninjurycan significantly affect dog’s orcat’sabilitytowalk,run, or even stand comfortably Luckily there’s a surgical solution that can help restore their mobility — Tibial Leveling

Thiscommoninjurycan significantly affect a dog’s orcat’sabilitytowalk,run, or even stand comfortably Luckily there’s a surgical solution that can help restore their mobility — Tibial Plateau Leveling

Os eotomy ( PLO) surgery

Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery

Dr Katherine Barnes, a clinical associate professor atTexasA&M’sCollegeof Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

shares the signs of CCL tears, how TPLO surgery works, and why choosing the right surgeon is so important.

Dr Katherine Barnes, a clinical professor atTexasA&M’sCollegeof Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical shares the signs of CCL tears, how TPLO surgery works, and why choosing the right surgeon is so important.

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Joints bones meet, a complex networkofconnectionsthat allow the to move smoothly and many different knee joint, called the joint in pets, one structure plays big role keeping everything stable the cranial

Joints are where bones meet, forming a complex networkofconnectionsthat allow the body to move smoothly and in many different ways. In the knee joint, called the stifle joint in pets, one small structure plays a big role in keeping everything stable the cranialcruciateligament.

“The is to theACLinpeople,”Barnes said. “It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), thereby allowing leg bear weight and preventing those bones from moving

“The CCL is similar to theACLinpeople,”Barnes said. “It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), thereby allowing the leg to bear weight and preventing those bones from moving

Whentheligament the bones in the leg are secure and can slide beyond their range, since the top the bone which supportsmostofthe weight a natural slopeindogs.

Whentheligamenttears, the bones in the leg are no longer secure and can slide beyond their normal range, especially since the top of the shin bone which supportsmostofthebody’s weight has a natural slopeindogs.

Without the CCL holding the bones in thatslopecausesinstability that leads pain, inflammation and the developarthritisovertime,” said. “If you your pet swelling its or even clicking sound when they walk, best to visit for an exam to see if a CCL tear to blame.”

“Without the CCL holding the bones in place, thatslopecausesinstability that leads to pain, inflammation and the developmentofarthritisovertime,” Barnes said. “If you notice your pet limping, swelling around its knee, or even a clicking sound when they walk, it’s best to visit the veterinarian for an exam to see if a CCL tear is to blame.”

Anypetcanexperiencea CCL tear, though it’s most often seen in dogs, especiallylarge,activeones.

Anypetcanexperience tear, though it’s most often seen dogs, espelarge,

aCCLtearleaves the knee unstable, off r a innov t v solution.

ASurgicalSolution WhenaCCLtearleaves the knee unstable, TPLO offers an innovative solution.

“Instead of replacing or repairing the damaged ligament, TPLO changes the anatomy of the knee to eliminate the need for the ligament entirely,” Barnes said “This is done by

“Instead of replacing repairing damaged ligament, TPLO the anatomy of knee to eliminate the need for ligament entirely,” Barnes said “This is done

“Clipping the fur and scrubbing the leg beforehand is a critical step, as it helps decrease the risk of postoperative infection ” Barnes said “Before surgery, X-rays are performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out any other sources of pain, such as from a fracture, and blood work is done to ensurethepatientishealthy for anesthesia. X-rays are also taken after surgery to ensurethattheimplantsare well-positioned before wakingthepatientup.”

“Clipping the and scrubbing leg beforehand is a critical step, as it helps decrease the risk of postoperative infection ” Barnes said “Before surgery, X-r y re performed to confirm the diagnosis and rule out any other sources pain, such as from a and blood work is done to ensurethepatientishealthy for anesthesia. X-rays are also taken after surgery to ensurethattheimplantsare well-positioned before wakingthepatient

The Stage For

Setting The Stage For Success

TPLO surgery offers — but starts with choosright As a highlytechnical demands precision at step. o rd-certified surgeons are specially trainedto

TPLO surgery offers excellent outcomes — but success starts with choosing the right surgeon. As a highlytechnicalprocedure, TPLO demands precision andexpertiseateverystep.

Board-certified surgeons are specially trainedtoprovidethislevel ofcare. “Board-certified i surgeons go through years of additional specialized training,” Barnes said “They compl

B ard-c rt fi d through years additional Barnes Th y omplet n internship, do surgery dency, and pass board all focusedonsurgery.”

n internship, do a three- to four-year surgery residency, and pass board exams all specifically focusedonsurgery.” This advanced training ensuresthateveryphase— frompreparationtoimplant placement

Atthe time,added regulations, energy restrictions and labor market disincentives have made expensive anddifficultforbusinesses to and deliver what we all need. other words we're not seeing runawaypricesbecausethe market failed we're seeing the markethasbeenrestrained. Capitalism Needs Guardrails,NotHandcuffs That we shouldn't have any rules. Weneedguardrailstokeep things fair and honest. But there's a difference between smart oversight andoverreach. you'd your own

consumer investor If you're concerned about how your financial meetwithclients to them reduce

Understanding how the free market works helps you become a more informed consumer and investor If you're concerned about inflation or how policy changes might affect your financial plan, now'sasmarttimetotalk.I meetwithclientsregularly to help them adapt, reduce taxes,andstayoncourse.

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Texas.

Susanna and Angelina Dickinson Susanna's was a soldier died at the Alamo of travelingshewouldsettleat a and on.

Susanna Dickinson and her daughter Angelina Elizabeth Dickinson Susanna's husband was a soldier and died at the Alamo After days of travelingshewouldsettleat a place and then move on. Angelina was now a young womenandwaswedtoJohn womenandwaswedtoJohn Maynard Griffith from Montgomery County,

In this book "Early this Texas Women", Mr Johnson researched women who were in the state of Texas (and the Republic) from around 1535 to 1945. He has also written a book titled "Montgomery County Texas CSA". This book is all about the Confederacy in Montgomery County Texas. If you ever thought you had an ancestor who was from MontgomeryCounty,Texas and fought in the War Between the States this book would be a good source of information to lookat. They married on July 8, 1851andmovedtohisfarm onDobbin.

Mr Johnson kept the attention of the audience, with his many facts and stories about the "Early Texas Women" and the Confederacy

Angelina young womenandwaswedtoJohn Maynard from Montgomery In researched the 1535 titled Texas Texas. an the Between be good to on kept attention audience, his many the

This advanced training thateveryphase from to to guiding o ner h ough th recovery process is handled accuracy needed support safe healing Without that expertise, small technical errors that increase the risk far more TP O i m jor roc d r , bu whe it gives possible chance ingcomfortandmobility Pet Talk is College Veterinary Medicine Sciences Texas

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Ruben

Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

Democrats Can Never Be Trusted Again

astounding. Democrats are harassing and fire-bombing Jews, and even murdering them in Washington DC museums Dems are

giving the Nazi salute (and getting away with it), going off script at graduations, wasting no opportunity to condemn Jews andAverage Americans. Thankfully the Democrats media is dying, and despite their efforts to

the Nazi salute (and away with it), off script at graduations, no to condemn Jews andAverage Americans. Thankfully,the Democrats media is dying, and despite their efforts to

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counter President Donald Trump, his poll numbers remainatsatisfactorylevels. And worst yet for the Democrats, the Direction of the Country is at its highest level of going in the ‘Right Direction’ since the poll started. And with Democrats losing men and Hispanics, they are now beingforcedtospendtonsof money to study them. Of course, Democrats will never blame themselves in their demise, which is why they don’t have a prayer for the2026midterms.

President Donald Trump, his poll numbers remainatsatisfactorylevels. worst yet for the the Direction of the Country is highest level of going in the ‘Right Direction’ since the poll And with crats losing and Hispanics they are beingforcedtospendtonsof money study them. course, Democrats will themselves in their which is why don’t have a prayer for the2026midterms.

Mohamed Sabry

Soliman, the fire-bomber of Jews in Boulder Colorado overtheweekendisaprime example of Democrats' failuretodotheirjobs. The terrorist attacked a group of Jews who were silently protesting on a walk to support the Israeli hostages inGaza. Theyweresubject toafatetheydidnotdeserve, by a Muslim man who should not have been in America. Infact,theBiden Administration even gave him a work permit, even after he overstayed his visa. It was a clear Democrat failure, and it’s only gonna getworse. Andit’snotonly the but depending on whichDemocratS-Holeyou live, just being Christian, and holding an outdoor service can dangerous. Antifa in Seattle, attacked a peaceful church service causing a riot, and having the Police to be called. Of course in Seattle, the mayor Bruce Harrell the Christians holding the rally in the park for the violence. In the meanwhile, Muslims canpray theywantto, and nothing is to be said. And the Antifa characters arrested were more than likely released Judges are the worst of the worst, and gets punished in Seattle. Well, maybe

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the fire-bomber of Jews in Boulder Colorado overtheweekendisaprime example of Democrats' failuretodotheirjobs. The terrorist attacked a group of Jews who were silently protesting on a walk to support the Israeli hostages inGaza. Theyweresubject toafatetheydidnotdeserve, by a Muslim man who should not have been in America. Infact,theBiden Administration even gave him a work permit, even after he overstayed his visa. It was a clear Democrat failure, and it’s only gonna getworse. Andit’snotonly the Jews, but depending on whichDemocratS-Holeyou live, just being Christian, and holding an outdoor service can be dangerous. Antifa in Seattle, attacked a peaceful church service causing a riot, and having the Police to be called. Of course in Seattle, the mayor Bruce Harrell blamed the Christians holding the rally in the park for the violence. In the meanwhile, Muslims canpraywheretheywantto, and nothing is to be said. And the Antifa characters arrested were more than likely released since Judges are the worst of the worst, and hardly anyone gets punished in Seattle. Well, maybeChristians.

his terrorism. Democrats, even supposedly sane ones, areunhinged,andcapableof violence. They think they are in the right in this case, and they’ve let themselves becontrolled,tothepointof ruining their lives. They fight for Gaza, and more thanlikely,couldn’tfindthe placeonanymap. Alotofit probably stems from their inabilitytocriticallythink,a po

Democrats, which explains whyDemocratscan’tseethe consequencesaheadoftheir actions.

his terrorism. Democrats, even supposedly sane ones, areunhinged,andcapableof violence. think they are in the right in this case, and they’ve let themselves becontrolled,tothepointof ruining their lives. They fight for Gaza, and more thanlikely, the placeonanymap. lotofit probably stems from their inabilitytocriticallythink,a polic supported by Democrats, explains whyDemocratscan’tseethe consequencesaheadoftheir actions.

Then you have who again, actions that make them following their collegeyears. Takethecase MIT Meg u i h forits to Israel. is Indian, probably lost great job opportunities ofheractionson stage. MITbanned from diploma onstage, would have happenedthefollowingday Vemuri’s speech Jewish students walked and more likely will contribute to MIT in questforfunds. Then the Muslim who will never contribute alma-materfor itstiestoIsrael. Fortune500 have tabs on students, n prote ting th i businesses by not hiring students who railed against the Jews, just for against their invaders October 2023, or over 600days Andwhocan blame those They don’t need the hassle dealing with new hires, whose minds will be withGaza their work in a business

Then you have students, who again, take actions that make them unhirable following their collegeyears. Takethecase of MIT class president Megha Vemuri, who denouncedMITforitstiesto Israel. Vemuri is Asian Indian, and probably just lost great job opportunities becauseofheractionsonthe stage. MITbannedherfrom receiving her diploma onstage, which would have happenedthefollowingday During Vemuri s speech Jewish students walked out, and more than likely will never contribute to MIT in itsquestforfunds. Thenyou have the Muslim students who will never contribute eithertotheiralma-materfor itstiestoIsrael. Fortune500 companies have been keeping tabs on students, an

ecting their businesses by not hiring students who railed against the Jews, just for fighting against their invaders in October 2023, or just over 600daysago. Andwhocan blame those companies? They don’t need the hassle of dealing with new hires, whose minds will be preoccupiedwithGazaover their work in a business environment.

shows their vulnerabilities. Quite frankly, no one trusts t e m anym

re so their viewership n mbers are drying up, and it’s really just a matter of time until w e s e

shows their vulnerabilities. Quite frankly, no one trusts t h e m anymore, so their viewership numbers are drying up, and it’s really just a matter of time until w

e of thesemedia outlets dry up and go a w a y Truly, the independent media, which is prettymuch all I watch, i s t h e Achilles heel to the legacy media. And some of these guys have more viewers than CNN.

more of thesemedia outlets dry up and go a w a y Truly, the independent media, which is prettymuch all I watch, i s t h e Achilles heel to the legacy media. And some of these guys have more viewers than CNN.

The idiocy of some of these Democrats is unbelievable. Bill Clinton says he was unaware of Joe Biden’s mental decline, mental whichismorecertainlyalie. Everyone knew, and now Congress is subpoenaing key Biden aides, including his doctor in The White House. They all declined the polite invite from James Comer,whonowhastosend outthetroopstoroundthem up. It’s gonna make for an interesting hearing e especially when it comes to the autopen used, and who had authority to use it use Biden’s doctor will have plenty of questions thrown at him, and he will be squirmingforsure.

The idiocy of some of these Democrats is unbelievable. Bill says he unaware Joe Biden’s decline, whichismorecertainlyalie. Everyone knew, and now Congress is subpoenaing key Biden including his doctor The White House. all declined the polite invite from James Comer,who send outthetroopstoroundthem up. It’s gonna make for an inte estin hearin , especially comes to the autopen used, and who had to Biden’s doctor will have plenty of questions thrown at him, and he will be squirmingforsure.

months, 10 months, or a year Of course foreign policy concerns are still there, and will need to be cleaned up, but the progress made since Trump came back, I would say are extraordinary as compared to the hapless Biden Administration.

months, 10 months, or a year Of foreign concerns are still there, and will need be cleaned up, the progress made since Trump I would say are extraordinary as compared hapless Biden Administration.

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The recent murders of twoIsraeliembassyworkers outsideaJewishmuseumin Washington, D.C. when a young Hispanic Democrat, was arrested after the incident has sparked outrage. He yelled, “Free, Free Palestine,” and he’ll come to find out soon soon enough that his spur of the moment madness concludes,thathewasliedtoin

The murders of twoIsraeliembassyworkers outsideaJewishmuseumin Washington, D.C. when a young Hispanic Democrat, was arrested after the incident has sparked outrage. He “Free, Free Palestine,” and he’ll come to find out soon enough that his spur of the moment madness concludes,thathewasliedtoin

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Sen.CoryBooker’s(DN.J.) recent Nazi salute, is being called an ‘arm gesture,’ simply because Booker is a Democrat. Of course, Elon Musk doesn’t getthesametreatmentasthe worthless Democrat, even with Booker’s Nazi salute equivalent to the actual arm gesture the Nazis used to honor their leader The legacy media’s tactics such as protecting Booker arm gesture, while condemning the same act of Elon Musk,

Sen.CoryBooker’s(DN.J.) recent Nazi salute, is being called an ‘arm gesture simply because Booker is a Democrat. Of course, Elon Musk doesn’t getthesame asthe worthless Democrat, even with Booker’s Nazi salute equivalent to the actual arm gesture the Nazis used to honor their leader The legacy media’s tactics such as protecting arm gesture, condemning the same act of Elon Musk,

The 21st annual WoodlandsWine&FoodWeekfor 2025isinthebooks,andthe weather has been nothing short of spectacular launching attendees into wonderful moods for merriment. Food & Vine Time Productions’ Constance McDerby nailed this year s theme ‘Crushing It!’ and she was on point each night of the festivities. The Marriott Hotel at The Woodlands Waterway and ConventionCentermadefor anincrediblevenuetoenjoy the finer things that life has tooffer,andwithoutadoubt marking moments that attendees will cherish for yearstocome. It’salwaysa grand occasion in life when wines and cocktail producers, along with a cadre of restaurants and caterers all showcase their talents with incredible sips and savors. Sponsored by H-E-B, The Woodlands Wine & Food Week has thrived for over two decades, with truly talented wine and spirits producers as well as the creative culinary experts that accompany them, dreaming up the most delectable dishes that chefs formulate to satisfy the palates of discerning guests who form lasting relationships with vendors based a singletaste. That’swhyThe Woodlands Food and Wine Week brings talents from across Our Country, and really The World, to come andsipandtastethe

Andyouknow,despite what the Democrats or their legacy media do, people are not stupid. They know better,andiftheydon’t,I’m they gonna do my part to inform as many people as I can. Last week I wrote about cursive illiteracy and this week I’m writing about political illiteracy It’s both our jobs to teach about common sense in politics, because everyone needs to vote. We need to ask the tough questions of those youngsters, and the older onesaswell. Dotheyreally understand what is going on? Cantheymaketheright decisions that don’t take away from their future potential? Don’t force it, but think out your plan of attack, preferably the one that contains the most commonsense. It’snotonly fortheirfuture,butyoursas well. Next year's midterms will be a bloodbath for the Dems. They literally have nothing in their bag to run on, unless you call abortion an issue. And anything the Dems call cuts is the reductions from the fraud, waste, and abuse. Meanwhile, the tariffs are taking hold, and guess what, the prices, the doom and gloom thatDemocratspredictedare not happening Prices continuetocomedowninall areas,andTrumphasbeenin office for a little over 4 months and some change. Imagine the progress at 8

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youknow despite what the Democrats or legacy do, people are stupid. They better andiftheydon’t,I’m do part inform as many people as I Last week I wrote cursive illiteracy and this week I’m writing political illiteracy It’s both jobs to about common sense politics, everyone needs vote. We need to ask the tough youngsters, and the older as Dothey understand what is on? Cantheymakethe decisions that don’t take from their future Don’t force it, but think out plan of attack, the one that contains the commonsense. It’snotonly fortheirfuture,butyoursas well. year's midterms will a bloodbath for the Dems. They literally have nothing in their bag to run on, unless you call abortion an issue. And the Dems call cuts is the reductions from fraud, waste, and abuse. Meanwhile, the tariffs are taking hold, guess what, the prices, the doom and gloom thatDemocratspredictedare not happening Prices continue come all areas, Trump beenin office for a little over 4 months some change. Imagine progress at 8

MohamedSabrySoliman,theMuslimin Boulder,ColoradowhoinjuredmanyJews inafire-bombattack

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MontgomeryHistoricalSocietyWelcomes

GuestSpeaker: FrankM.Johnson

Bea Rouse Board Member

OnSaturday May31, Frank M Johnson, local historian and Civil War Expert, was the speaker at the Montgomery Historical Society's semi-monthly membership meeting at the OldBaptistChurchonPond StreetinMontgomery This small, country church is designated a step above being just "on the Texas HistoricalRegister”—itisa Texas Historic Landmark

e Baptists' first service there

wasSeptember28,1850. Mr Johnson has written his fourth book, EarlyTexasWomen,andhe related the life stories of someofthenotablewomen in the book One such woman wasAngelina, born somewhere in the early 1700s, who was from the HasinaitribesofEastTexas. Mr Johnson, in his book, writes she served as translator between explorer MarquesdeMiguelAguayo "and the Hasinai Chiefs becauseshespokeCastilian and the language of the Tejas."

He noted that due to Angelina's significance and herexperiencesastranslator during those very early Tejas years, "[t]here was Ange

a's village, Angelina River, Angelina County and even Angelina Forest." A footnote in the book indicates that Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine Outline refers to her as "Pinewoods Pocahontas " Incidentally, Mr Johnson pointed out that, of the 254 counties inTexas,Angelina County is the only one namedforawoman! Thereare26otherlife

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‘mixologists,’fromHouston, Spring, and The Woodlands, each competed head to head for simply being called The Best. Theguestsweretreated to a great mix of wine and spirit inspired cocktails that raisedeyebrowsandsatisfied palates, each with their uniqueandwonderfultastes.

WhoknewthatSakeand Arkansas mixed? But it works, and ‘Origami Sake’ from Hot Springs,Arkansas, is not afraid to share its spoils, and the magical fermented rice product, whichisveryenjoyableupon gracing the palate, almost lemonade-like with its creamier version Domo arigatoOSfortakingtherisk in providing an awardwinning Arkansas product thatevensellsinJapanitself. They even make a nonalcoholic product that also is verytasty

The chefs at H-E-B continuetoimpresswitheach event, with stores in the area participating at different events. OnWednesday,they had a wonderful garlic flavored crab salad atop a parmesan chip with a dollop of marinara. Thursday was pizzanightdonebytheH-EB Woodlands Market crew, andtheyreallyknockeditout of the park with their personal pepperoni and cheese and balsamic glaze

ASSEMBLYOFGOD CornerstoneChristian AssemblyofGodofConroe locatedat100MosswoodDr., Conroe,TexasinfrontofRiver Plantation.936-273-1755 NewLifeAssemblyofGod, RabonChapelRoad,Montgomery 936-588-3399

reallyimpressed. Friday, HE-B featured Brisket and Sausage,ofwhichthebrisket was so epic, being so moist and soft, with tons of flavor, and a smoke ring that would rival the big names in BBQ. And their Mac `n Cheese is nothing to sneeze at either you’d be amazed. On the final night H-E-B held nothing back taking the entirecenteroftheballroom. Of course, the store is an expert on Beer and Wine sales, but the final night's dessert counter was nothing short of spectacular, and you’d be amiss if you didn’t consider them in your confectionery search for dinnerpartiesandsuch.

Bernhardt Winery near Plantersvillecametoimpress thisyearwiththeirAntiquity Wine Cabernet F

anc, inspired from the Thracian Lowlands of Bulgaria BernhardtteamswithEurope Shares, which promotes an exclusive selection of food andwinefromEurope. Their canapésofferedfromtheBW chefs included a roasted bell pepperhummusonpita,anda Labneh spread mixed with herbs and garlic topped with red pepper sauce and salami. Absolutely delicious and a greatofferinginthecountering of flavors, and both pairedwellwiththeThracian vino. Theirfinalnightdesert offering of ‘Tawny Reserve’ which, surrounded by wonderful dessert vendors, created personal moments of absolute joy when paired with the nearby rendezvous

Riboli Family Wines from California represented withtheirSanSimeonChard and Cab, along with the Maddalena Rose and Cab They also featured their Highlands41,aCab,thatwas equally impressive. Mesón Sommelier Food & Wine located in an Old Town Spring Restaurant and Wine Bar with a very tasty chickpea salad of garbanzo beans, peppers, fennel, and romescosauce. Spring’s Mary Thorn and her Thistle Draftshop really impressed with Chef TrenisShields’‘BlackGarlic Herb Biscuit w/Bree Crema, topped with red pepper and orange marmalade ’ The biscuit alone made the samplewithitsuniqueflavor, andwillsoonbeonthemenu. Mary respects her crew and welcomes their creativity Bodegas Papiamento RumArubaStylewason-sitewith their rum that even Captain JackSparrowwouldbeproud to promote. Aged in Sherry Cask barrels from 3 to 15 years, you really want to sip thisrum,asatributetoitsage and fine flavor, which is pleasant on the palate with a smoothandsweetaftertaste.

The winner of the ’Crushing It with Cocktails!’ competitionwasAfzalKaba, from Musaafer, in Houston, who won best in glass with his cocktail, Harvey Milk Punch, a mixture of vodka, sauv blanc, melon and lime juice clarified using milk and saffron. Kaba also won

stories of early Texas wome

hronicled in Johnson's Early Texas Women,whichsellsfor$20. His other books available for purchase are Montgomery County Texas CSAand Rebuke and Forever Silence, all of which will soon be for sale at the N.H. Davis Museum at 14264 LibertyStreetinMontgomery (The museum is open for free tours Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00a3:00p MHS-TX org; 936.597.4360.)

the People’s Choice award. Thomas Marsella, from 13 Celsius,alsoinHouston,won bestuseofwineincocktails. Kirby’s Steakhouse bartender Allison Gathman served a worthy Mexican inspired ‘Jalisco Summer’ with El Acabo Raicilla (agave spirit) elderflower liqueur lemon juice, simple syrup muddled jalapeno basil, cucumber, topped with a Stella Rosa Moscato, and grilledpineapple.

Friday Night’s ‘Sips, Suds & Savor theme was really enticing with tons of food with several dozen chefs, and a preview of next fall’s Texas Renaissance Festival cast complete with King, Queen, and Court Jester Theimpressiveroster ofrestaurantsonbothFriday, and Saturday, for the ‘Wine RendezvousGrandTasting& Chef Showcase ’ yielded delightful entries that boggled any foodie's mind. Rise Soufflé’s ‘Raspberry Soufflé with Chocolate Sauce surely enlightened sophisticated palates, while Crawfish Cafe s Crawfish Beignets, was a juicy hot pocket of Vietnamese and Cajun inspired ingredients Even catering and ready madefoodcompaniessuchas Lighthouse Catering and Della Casa Pasta, brought dining options outside of traditionaleateries.

Friday and Saturday nights at the W&FW were exceptional, and rightly so, where food and wine lovers were virtually overwhelmed

with decadence beyond imag

America tamales Italian gelatos cakes pies beef octopus ostrich scallops pastafilledcones,winesfrom Argentina the flavors of Aruba, almost anything you wanted was available Terrace 54 had an inspirational Pan-Roasted Sea Scallop,’ which was topped with green onion, chervil relish,baconvinaigrette,ona bedofcharredcreamcorn;all served on a scallop shell. A new wine by WX Brands, ‘Here By Chance’ made an excellent debut, and Sales Manager Robert Daughtery really impressed guests with the Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

The highlight of the week wrapping the 21st Annual celebration, was this year’s ‘Chef of Chefs’ competition, in which Chef Edgar Morales from Del Frisco took home the $5,000 First Prize. Chef Morales’ ‘Sweet Tamale Cake’ with a creamed tomatillo sauce was absolutely delicious, as very pleasingtothejudges. Over threedozenchefscontributed to guest satisfaction Saturday,with

Chef Richard Huber from Swift&Companytakingthe $750 Second prize for his ‘Grilled Baby Octopus with Corn Velouté ’ The Third place$500prizewenttoChef

with Ever RestaurantAruba;his‘Asado negro with

with shaved truffles’ also impressed In the dessert category thePeople'sChoice prize for favorite dessert wenttoAlchemyBakeLab.

TheWoodlandsWine& F o o d We e k r e a l l y CRUSHED IT! Again, thanks go out to H-E-B for their brand association with Wine&FoodWeek2025,not only sponsoring the event, but actively participating with wonderful entrees, and incredibledesserts.

Not doubt everyone is already looking forward to W&FW’s22ndyear Andno one knows what Constance McDerby and Food & Vine Time Productions have up their sleeves for next year The 21st annual H-E-B Woodlands Wine & Food Week still has a few tickets available for ‘Ladies of the Vine’onJune6thatTheClub at Carlton Woods. For info a n d t i c k e t s : wineandfoodweek.com

Alcohol Disclaimer: This column is intended for entertainment purposes only Please drink responsibly, not just for yourself, but for othersaroundyou.

Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycountyn ews.net

dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.net www.dacusbaptist.org FirstBaptistChurch, HoneaBaptistChurch, FM2854,Montgomery 936-588-1260

R.Bailes.

Hwy105W.,Montgomery 936-597-4230

ChurchatMontgomery (GlobalMethodist)

Worship:Sundayat10:30am, SundaySchool:9:30am

HeritageBaptistChurch 19087LakeMt.PleasantRd, Montgomery77356

Phone:PastorBear9364484027

GaryChapelBaptistChurch

POBox125,Montgomery, Texas77356,5525SpringBranch Road,Montgomery.713-4781256,SundayBibleClass10:00 am,WorshipServiceat11:00am.

St.BeulahBaptistChurch locatedinDobbin,P.O.Box112, Montgomery,77356 FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCalebRd. SundayMorningBibleStudy 9:30a.m.WorshipService10:45 a.m.

SundayEveningWorship6:00 p.m. BenuiBaptistChurch

ScottRidgeandFM1097, Montgomery Dobbin,936-597-5560 BAPTIST

ChinaGroveBaptistChurch Willis,936-767-4744

DacusBaptist,Dacus, 936-449-0845

AntiochBaptist, JonesChapelBaptist

ontgomery ChurchoftheGoodSoldier (BaptistAffiliation),1501North Frazier(McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe,Texas,Phone:936-4945775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier.org.

BethelRoad,Montgomery, 936-597-4668 UnionGroveBaptistChurch ofRichards,Texas About11miNofMontgomery onFM149

CATHOLIC SundaySchoolallages9:45 am,ChurchService11:00am, WednesdayBibleStudyandYouth Group6pm SacredHeartCatholic, OldHwy105,936-588-2330 109N.Frazier,Conroe, FM2854,936-756-2505 Mt.CalvaryBaptist, Mt.SinaiBaptist

JEWISH FM1774,Plantersville, GraceLutheran(ELCA), St.Joseph’sCatholic 936-756-8186 CR213,Stoneham, 936-894-2223

Mary’sCatholic

7:45Service LUTHERAN Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

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CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 24-06-09705

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService P O.Box2985 2603AugustaDrSuite900

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77057

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryour attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m. ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceof thiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To: THEUNKNOWNHEIRSATLAWOFBURTONMORGAN,DECEASED

YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertotheAmendedPlaintiff's Petition at or before 10:00A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days afterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the14thdayofJuly,2025 beforethe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasattheCourthouseof saidCountyinConroe,Texas.SaidAmendedPlaintiff'sPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourton thisthe6thdayofFebruary,2025,inthiscase,numbered24-06-09705onthedocketofsaid court.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: SummerwoodCivicAssociationarePlaintiffsand Elizabeth Morgan; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF BURTON MORGAN, DECEASED; Glorie Hernandez; Grace Morgan; Hope Morgan; Jonathan Burton Morgan; JoshuaEdwinMorganbyandthroughElizabethMorganareDefendants Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit: Plaintiff, Summerwood Civic Association, by and through its attorney of record, Chris Archambault, 2603Augusta Drive, Houston, TX 77057, brought suit under Cause No. 2406-09705; In the 284th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, for enforcement and foreclosureofPlaintiff'slienonthefollowingdescribedrealpropertyofwhichDefendants, TO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF BURTON MORGAN, DECEASED, are potential parties

“LOT 22, BLOCK 2, SUMMER WOOD, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINETZ,SHEET50OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS”

Commonlyknownas4905SummerRainDrive,Conroe,TX77303.

MelisaMiller ChristopherJ.Archambault ininterest: asismorefullyshownbyAmendedPlaintiff'sPetitiononfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsof law,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,this onthisthe28thdayofMay,2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/DelcyParker DelcyParker 5/28/20254:01:07PM PublishedDates:June4,11,18,25,2025

No.25-48166-P ESTATEOF § INPROBATECOURTNO.1

TERRYDAVIDCHRISTENSEN, § OF

DECEASED § MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXAS

NOTICETOCREDITORS

NoticeisherebygiventhatonMay1,2025,theOrderAdmittingWilltoProbatewasgranted,in proceedingsintheProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas.

AllpersonshavingclaimsagainsttheEstateareherebyrequiredtopresentthesametothesaid Independent Executrix of said Estate, JUDITH GAYLE CHRISTENSEN, at 62 Wintress Dr., The Woodlands,TX 77382,withinthetimeprescribedbylaw

IRAD.WEIZEL

www.SelfStorageAuction.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at MelvinsTowing located at: 23643 Roberts Rd. Ste 50, New Caney TX. 77357; 832-955-8699 onTuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am in accordance with theTexasAbandoned Motor VehicleAct,Article #4477-9A Published Date: June 4, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at EMC Car Care &Towing LLC located at: 22855 Gasoline Alley, New Caney TX 77357; 281-399-5100 onTuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:30am in accordance with theTexasAbandoned Motor VehicleAct,Article #4477-9A Published Date: June 4, 2025

WEIZELLAWFIRM,PC Houston,Texas77070

StateBarNo.21118425 9720CypresswoodDr Suite224

ATTORNEYSFORTHEESTATEOF (713)228-1160;(713)228-1161(fax)

TERRYDAVIDCHRISTENSEN,Deceased

PublishedDate:June4,2025

No.25-48084-P

ESTATEOF § INPROBATECOURTNO.1

ADRIANAMARCELATEUSCHER, § OF

DECEASED § MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that on the May 15, 2025, the Order Admitting Will to Probate was granted,inproceedingsintheProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.

AllpersonshavingclaimsagainsttheEstateareherebyrequiredtopresentthesametothesaid Independent Executor of said Estate, KURT GERHARDT TEUSCHER, at 3er Cerrada de San Joaquin 100-23,ElMarquez,Queretaro,Mexico76146,withinthetimeprescribedbylaw § IRAD.WEIZEL WEIZELLAWFIRM,PC StateBarNo.21118425

ATTORNEYSFORTHEESTATEOF 9720CypresswoodDr.,Suite224 Houston,Texas77070 (713)228-1160;(713)228-1161(fax) PublishedDate:June4,2025 ADRIANAMARCELATEUSCHER,Deceased

CITATION BYPUBLICATION

APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD

THE STATE OF TEXAS

F GOLDSMITH,Deceased

You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Determine Heirship filed by DebraA.Wootton,atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen(10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of MontgomeryCounty attheCourthouseinConroe,Texas.SaidapplicationwasfiledonMay28, 2025. 25-48478-P GREETING:

Thenatureofsaidproceedingbeingsubstantiallyasfollows,towit:

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe30thdayofMay 2025. L.

TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: DOROTHY FRANCES GOLDSMITH, ALSO KNOWNASDOROTHY

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:25-48478-P The style being: ESTATE OF: DOROTHY FRANCES GOLDSMITH, ALSO KNOWN AS DOROTHYF GOLDSMITH

Determinewhotheheirsandonlyheirsofthedecedentareandtheirrespectivesharesand interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicantmaybeentitled. CONROETX77305 CONROE,TX77301

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/ValerieValenzuela 5/30/20251:48:15PM ValerieValenzuela,DeputyClerk POBOX959 400W DAVISSTSTE200

STEINMANN ROBERTS.GRIFFIN PublishedDate:June4,2025

Dates:Wednesday,June

Notice ofApplication for [Commercial] Oil & Gas Waste Disposal Well Permit

HighmarkEnergyOperating,LLC,POBox225035,Dallas,TX75222isapplyingto theRailroadCommissionofTexasforapermittodisposeofproducedsaltwateror other oil and gas waste by well injection into a porous formation [productive (Rule 46)]OR[notproductive(Rule9)]ofoilorgas.

The applicant proposes to dispose of oil and gas waste into the COCKFIELD, CONROE FIELD UNIT Lease, Well Number 4114. The proposed disposal well is located 7 9 miles SE of CONROE in the CONROE Field in County MONTGOMERY

The waste water will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4779to5014feet.

LEGALAUTHORITY:Chapter27oftheTexasWaterCode,asamended,Title3of theTexasNaturalResourcesCode,asamended,andtheStatewideRulesoftheOil andGasDivisionoftheRailroadCommissionofTexas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affectedorrequestsforfurtherinformationconcerninganyaspectoftheapplication should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to Technical Permitting, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission ofTexas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin,Texas78711(Telephone512/463-6792).

PublishedDate:June4,2025

BRANDON

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’-JohnK

byRubenBorjas,Jr

This week’s Veteran is John K Cortez, 94, whoservedintheU.S. Army from 19471949, and the U.S.Air Forcefrom1952-1954.

Cortezwas15whenhe entered theArmy He trained at Fort Polk, Louisiana for Basic

tion Army

andAdvancedTraining asaMedicAdministration Specialist. After he completed training, hewaspostedtoJapan as part of the occupation forces setting up Combat Support Hospitals in Osaka for one year He then spent the rest of his Army service at Fort

salesman, owning his own car lot. Cortez had 14 children, and proudly admits he has

Antonio. 1952 where career had admits been years,asofMay22nd. Good Congratulations on

been sober for 63 years,asofMay22nd. Good Luck John, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran oftheWeek’. Veteran 94, theArmy for tion Specialist.

Sam Houston in San Antonio. He received aB.A.Businessdegree from San Antonio College He then enlistedintheU.S.Air Force from 19521954, where he was a Medical Technician After his military service, Cortez, spent his career as a car

TexasFlagLady:Pat Spackey,Honoredby TexasLegislature

“She

familyin are of with new ’a which she hard work and dedicationin Flagandourhistory.”

familyinattendance,”said Pat’s widow Ted Spackey “We are so proud of Pat with her new designation of ’a Texan of Historical Significance,’ which she mostcertainlyearnedwith her hard work and dedicationinpromotingtheTexas Flagandourhistory.”

Ms. Spackey had the write the aboutthemonumentto Dr at his bust during the Lone r Mo um t an Flag Park dedication

Ms. Spackey had the honor to write the script aboutthemonumenttoher ancestor Dr Charles B Stewart,attheunveilingof his bust during the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park dedication ceremony on April21,2011. Representative Toth read the resolutiontothelegislature duringthemorningsession with Pat’s family and several citizens of Montgomery in attendance Theeventwasstreamedby the legislature, and will be archived.

RubenBorjas,Jr

byRubenBorjas,Jr

Pat Spackey, ‘Texas Flag afixture many in Montgomneverafraidto on the ‘History of Texas andgiving accounts history to students anyone would Spackey, The edly passed away last November, leaving community in missing presence, her wonderful outfits and hats, and her glowing personality and beautiful best for the great, great, great grand-

For many years, Pat Spackey,a.k.a.The‘Texas FlagLady,’wasafixtureat many events in MontgomeryCounty neverafraidto speak on the ‘History of theTexasFlag,’andgiving accounts of Texas history to students and anyone who would listen Ms Spackey, who resided in TheWoodlands,unexpectedly passed away last November, leaving the community in shock; missing her outgoing presence her wonderful outfits and hats, and her glowing personality and beautiful smile. Pat was best known for being the great, great, great grand-

ofthe theLone andthe Seal,Dr Itwas Toth, HD 15, authored memorial resolutionto on the of the May was very in o tg ry o n y community,and f the Mont me y

Texas, the Daughof the

daughterofthedesignerof theLoneStarFlagofTexas andthefirstStateSeal,Dr CharlesB.Stewart. ItwasRepresentative Steve Toth, HD 15, who authored a memorial resolutiontorecognizePat on the floor of the Texas Legislature on May 20th. She was very active in the Montgomery County community,andamember of the Montgomery Historical Society, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

“Although she longer walks with us, the warmth her remains, reflected in the legacy of lasting

“Although she no longer walks with us, the warmth of her spirit remains, reflected in the legacy of the lasting

impact on were privileged to know her,” said Toth a stewardofTexashistory,a tireless story whose life was to the legacyofOurStatesproud past.”

impact on all who were privileged to know her,” said Toth “Pat was a stewardofTexashistory,a tireless story teller whose life was dedicated to the legacyofOurStatesproud past.”

t ive To h r d h morning with Pat’s family and several Montin attendance The was by legislature, and beloved an of nity,”

on to say understood what is we carry hearts. deep passion History d m , but personal with her being a delegate to the of and of of

Toth went on to say that Pat understood that that history is not what is writtenaboutinbooks,but what we carry in our hearts. Her deep passion for Texas History was not only academic, but e personal with her being a descendant of Dr Stewart, a delegate to the Convention of 1836, and a signer oftheTexasDeclarationof Independence.

“It was a wonderful presentation with my

a wonderful my

Senate on Ms. Spackey “She long be cherished by friends by all to share

“Pat was a beloved matriarchandanesteemed member of her community,” said State Senator Brandon Creighton in his Senate Resolution on Ms. Spackey “She leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by her many friends and loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in her life.”

Rep honoring Pat her ‘Texan Woman Significance,’ leaving to grand noted along hats,

Rep Steve Toth's Facebook post honoring Pat also declared her a ‘Texan Woman of Historical Significance,’ with many leaving loving tributes to the grand lady TothnotedthatPat’sTexas legacy along with her signature hats, were brightenedbyherbeaming smile.

wasanamazing ladythatradiatedfromthe inside out,” said Margie

PatandTedSpackey,posewiththebustofCharlesB.Stewartin2011,atTheLone StarMonumentandHistoricalFlagParkinConroe

StateRep.SteveToth,HD-15,readinghisMemorial RecognitionforPatSpackeyonthefloorofTheTexas LegislatureonMay20th