Montgomery County News, March 5, 2025 by Monte West

Montgomery County News

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – The classical musicians who take the stage on March 8 at theYoung TexasArtists (YTA)MusicCompetition Finalists Concert & Awards will represent i m m e n s e t a l e n t , dedication,andavisionfor thefuture.

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This year marksYTA’s 40th classical music competition—40yearsof championingrisingstarsin classical music and inspiringaudiences.

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come since 1983, when a young classical pianist took the stage at Crighton Theatre to perform in the very first Young Texas

come 1983, when young classical pianist took stage Theatre perform the very first Young Texas

Performing Arts Society,”

Pokorski, president/CEO ofYTA.

Performing Society,” s Sus re Pokorski, president/CEO ofYTA.

inaugural concert has grownintoabelovedTexas tradition, a prestigious competition where gifted emerging artists compete for more than $40,000 in c a s h p r i

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And the public is invited to see it all unfold. Theconcertbeginsat7:30 p.m. at Crighton Theatre, 234 N Main St, in the Downtown Conroe CulturalDistrict. A d d i n g t o t h e ten-time Benson, founder of the Wes ern s i g ba d

performance opportunities every M

e competition begins with preliminaryroundsineach of its four performance divisionsandculminatesin the Finalists’ Concert & Awards.

This marksYTA’s —40 stars cal musi nd i c th n t at inaugural concert has grownintoabelovedTexas tradition, prestigious competition where gifted emerging compete for in c s h r e a n d performance opportunities ev y Mar h he competition begins with preliminary each of its performance divisions in the Finalists’ & Awards.

A d d i n g t o t h e celebration, ten-time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson, founder and leader of the legendary Western swing band

Asleep at the Wheel, will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies in honor of YTA’s milestone anniversary

“It’s thrilling to think about how far YTA has

Asleep at the Wheel, will serve as master ceremonies honor of YTA’s anniversary “It’s to how YTA

“Ourconcerthasbeena true win-win over the years,” Pokorski said “The contestants benefit from the opportunity to perform for an audience, andattendees,withoutfail, are deeply moved by the skill, heart, and passion theseyoungartistsbringto thestage.”

“Our beena true over the years,” “The contestants benefit from opportunity to perform an audience, andattendees, fail, are deeply moved the skill, passion theseyoungartistsbringto thestage.”

Soprano Renée Texas Gold Later performed in Lyric o f n s i t which Grammyfor Opera Photo

Soprano Krista Renée Pape,YoungTexasArtists’ 2024 Gold Medalist in Voice.Laterthatyear,Pape performed in Lyric Opera o f K a n s a s C i t y ’s recording, “The Shining,” which was nominated for the2025GrammyforBest Opera Recording Photo byDaveClements.

A l t h o u g h t h e competition has had a cancellation or two over the years, most recently duringthepandemic,ithas

l t o u h t a or the most recently pandemic,it

remained steadfast in its mission to inspire excellenceinyoungartists and captivate audiences through extraordinary performances.

remained steadfast in its s n p artists audiences through extraordinary

The music competition offers gold and silver medalsintheVoice;Piano; Strings; andWinds, Brass, Percussion, Harp and Guitar p

ormance divisions, along with Grand Prize andAudience

The competition offers gold silver medals the Piano; Strings; and Brass, Percussion, Harp and G itar fo mance divisions, along with Grand Prize Audience

CountyPct.4Constable’s Office (@mocopct4) is proud to announce that Chief Deputy Welch has

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DaeunHanperforms“Totentanz,S.126”byFranz Lisztduringthe2024YoungTexasArtists(YTA) MusicCompetitionFinalists’Concert&Awards.Han wonYTA’sGrandPrizeand

inthePiano division.PhotobyDaveClements.

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proclaimed May 17, 2023, as Dr Annie Johnson BenifieldDayinHouston.

Houston Mayor S y l v t r Tu e r proclaimed 2023, as Dr Annie Johnson BenifieldDayinHouston.

officially retired, Dr Benifield recently started a nonprofit Houston Voting Initiativewhosemissionis to educate, empower and mobilize in marginalized communities ofcolor

Though officially retired, Dr Benifield recently she started a nonprofit Houston Voting Initiativewhosemissionis to educate, empower and mobilize voters in marginalized communities ofcolor

She active in

She remains active in many other organizations andcommunityprojects.

second speaker will Avery Spranger, civic engagement coordinatorwiththeHarris County of Education. The title of her talk Intergenerational Communications: InspiringYouth.”

The second speaker will be Avery Spranger, civic engagement coordinatorwiththeHarris County Department of Education. The title of her talk is Intergenerational Communications: InspiringYouth.”

for us said Deb Saulsbury, president Women Montgomery “so we're excited to another great

eventlastMarchsetahigh bar for us said Deb Saulsbury, president of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, “so we're very excited to have another great lineup thisyear.”

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e f University of New Orleans.

Dr Benifield taught politicalsciencecoursesat Lone Star CollegeTomballformorethantwo decades She holds a bachelor'sdegreeinhistory from Alabama A&M University, a master's in

Benifield, professor emerita at Lone Star College. title of her talk Unpaved Road.” In 2022 Governor' Rose award, also became president of

Dr taught politicalsciencecoursesat Lone CollegeTomballformorethantwo decades She holds a bachelor'sdegreeinhistory from Alabama A&M University, in

Benifield, professor emerita at Lone Star College. The title of her talk is “The Unpaved Road.” In 2022 she received the Governor' s Yellow Rose of Texas award, the highest achievement a womaninthestateofTexas canreceiveforexceptional community service. That year she also became the first African American president of the League of

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ChoiceAwards.

to nurturing the next generation of musicians,”

Its are classical artists ages 1830 (20-32 for Voice) who Texas or music school.

Its contestants are classical artists ages 1830 (20-32 for Voice) who are Texas residents or attending a Texas music school.

YTA’s preliminary rounds, free and open the public, take March6-8 Crighton

YTA’s preliminary competition rounds, free and open to the public, willtakeplaceMarch6-8 atCrightonTheatre.

Thescheduleis:

· March - W , Br s, Harp & Guitar, a -2:30

· Thursday,March 6 - Wind, Brass, Percussion, Harp & Guitar, 8:30 a m -2:30 p.m.

· 7Strings, 8:30-11:30 | p.m.

· Friday,March7Strings, 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Voice,1:30-5:30p.m.

· Saturday,March8 -Piano,8a.m.-noon.

During finalists’ concert March 8, the top finalists from each will perform, gold and silver be awarded for each present Grand

During the finalists’ concert March 8, the top two finalists from each category will perform, and gold and silver medals will be awarded for each division YTA will present the Grand

ri nd A d en e ChoiceAwardaswell.

d Audience ChoiceAwardaswell.

“Over the years, YTA has remained committed

YTA Artistic Director Emelyne Bingham said “Beyond performance opportunities and cash and prizes our competition provides young artists with constructive feedback, invaluable for growing their confidence and artistry, from our judges.”

The Finalists’Concert &Awardsisoneofseveral YTA events taking place March8.Theanniversary festivities begin with this year’sBach,Beethoven& Barbecue gala, The Stars at Night at 5 p m Immediately following the concert and awards program, YTA will present its after-party — where Benson will perform.

earned bachelor's and master's degreesinpoliticalscience and government from IllinoisStateUniversity In addition to her duties with the Department of Education, she is also an adjunct at the University Houston, teachingcoursesinpolitics andcivicengagement.

Spranger earned bachelor's and master's degreesinpoliticalscience and government from IllinoisStateUniversity In addition to her duties with the Department of Education, she is also an adjunct professor at the University of Houston, teachingcoursesinpolitics andcivicengagement.

Members Latina Inspire from Star College-Kingwood are alsoontheprogram,witha video presentation what inspires get involved in their community Our Together

Members of Latina Inspire from Lone Star College-Kingwood are alsoontheprogram,witha video presentation of what inspires them to get to involved in their community Our first Together

ago, League is one It any instead, a a s o t and participation in government, works understanding policy influences through

Foundedmorethan100 years ago, the League of Women Voters is one of Americas oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. It does not support or oppose any political party or any candidate; instead, the League is a nonpartisan, g r a s s r o o t s c i v i c organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education andadvocacy

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address by Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) who spoke about the importance of leadership inpublicservice.

gained through this this rigorous program to further strengthen the operations of the Pct. 4 Constable’s Office. He is a

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graduating class’s motto: LeadwithPurpose,Grow with Passion, Forward withVision.

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Chief Deputy Welch looksforwardtoapplying the skills and knowledge

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leadership within the agency to enhance public safetyandbetterservethe community ceremony, held at Sam HoustonStateUniversity,

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onstage Tickets the and are $75.

onstage Tickets for the concert and after-party package are available for $75.

performance experience

Guests also have the option of buying concertonly tickets, which cost $35 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $16 for students.

Both the gala and the after-party take place in YTAs Grand Pavilion directly in front of CrightonTheatre.

Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue tickets include the concert and afterparty, but for those who cannot attend the gala YTA is offering ticket packages that include the concert and after-party so a

“Over years, YTA has remained committed of musicians,” Artistic Bingham said “Beyond performance opportunities prizes our young artists w t c nstru t v feedback, invaluable for growing their confidence and Finalists’Concert is taking March Theanniversary begin with this Bach,Beethoven& gala, The Stars at i h t p m following the concert and pr gr m Y will present its wher n wil · 8 -Piano,8a.m.-noon.

possible can enjoy the

To order tickets, visit https://wwwetix com/tic ket/p/81561261/ytafinalistsconcert-awardsconroe-crighton-theatre.

YTA majordonors Feb.27are Aycock, two anonymous Annette Hallock, and Hamm, Rea Charitable Trust Commissionon and and Warren.

YTAsmajordonorsas ofFeb.27areDr Douglas and Carol Aycock, two anonymous donors, City ofConroeArts&Culture, AnnetteandKenHallock, Jamie and Rick Hamm, Rea Charitable Trust TexasCommissiononthe Arts and Sue and Joe Warren.

About Young Texas Artists:

Young Texas Artists, foundedin1983,isaone-

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Competition the State of Texas, it is one of the few in the nat n with four performance Voice;Piano;Strings;and Winds, Percussion, HarpandGuitar TheYTA contestis toclassical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 forVoice), are residents or attending Texasmusic the years Young

Competition of the State of Texas, it is one of the few competitions in the nation with four performance divisions: Voice;Piano;Strings;and Winds,Brass,Percussion, HarpandGuitar TheYTA contestisopentoclassical artists, ages 18-30 (20-32 forVoice),whoareTexas residents or attending a Texasmusicschool.Over the years Young Texas

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universities and music schoolsaroundtheworld. Young Texas Artists alumniincludeaGrammy Award winner, multiple Grammy nominees and recipients of numerous numerous prestigiousmusicawards. awards. https://youngtexasartists org

, universities and music aroundtheworld. Texas Artists includeaGrammy multiple nominees and recipients of prestigiousmusic https://youngtexasartists org

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SopranoKristaRenéePape,YoungTexasArtists’2024GoldMedalistinVoice. Laterthatyear,PapeperformedinLyricOperaofKansasCity’srecording,“The L Shining,”whichwasnominatedforthe2025GrammyforBestOperaRecording. PhotobyDaveClements.

CellistMaximusGurathwonYTA'sGoldMedalinStringsforhisperformanceof “CelloConcertoinEminor,Op.85”byEdwardElgar.PhotobyDaveClements.

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By Kent Pendleton AAMS, Pendle Hill Advisors,LLC

By Kent Pendleton Advisors,LLC

Februarymarketreview

A torrent of headlines churned U markets in February, – bolstered by the underlying of the U S economy – closed

A torrent of headlines churned U S markets in February, which – bolstered by the underlying strength of the U S economy – closed down butstillnearrecordhighs.

rundown of ongoingtensions:

Aquick rundown of the ongoingtensions:

· T h e T r u m p administration's threat to enactbroad-basedtariffson goods imported from Canada, Mexico and the European Union has

created uncertainty for producers.Theeffectonthe market may be muted thus far by investors' bias towardseeingthethreatsas primarily a negotiating tactic.

· Federal Reserve policymakers remained in “wait and see” mode following mixed January inflation reports and a reports number of weak economic growth reports. Until there is more clarity, this combinationoffactorswill likely stay the hand of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) from loweringinterestrates. lowering

· Reserve policymakers remained in “wait see” mode following mixed January inflation reports and a number of weak economic growth reports. Until there is more clarity, this combinationoffactorswill likely the hand the Federal Open Market Committee from loweringinterestrates.

· The release of an AImodelfromChinaatthe end of January called into question the U S 's AI dominance – and AI-stock valuations – as well as expectations for related capitalexpenditures.

· The release of an AImodelfromChinaatthe end of called into question the U 's AI dominance – and AI-stock valuations – as well as expectations for related capitalexpenditures.

· Congressional leaders and

· Congressional leaders and the White

· T h r u m p administration's threat to goods imported and the created for producers.Theeffectonthe market may be muted thus far by investors' bias towardseeingthethreatsas primarily a negotiating tactic.

the White

Bulldogs, with their trademark wrinkled faces and charming personalities, are among the top 10 most beloved dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Yet, bulldogs also come with some special health challengesthatpotentialand current owners should be aware of to provide their dogs with the best life possible.

Bulldogs, with their trademark wrinkled faces and charming personalities, are among the top 10 most beloved dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Yet, bulldogs come with some special health challengesthatpotentialand current owners should be aware of to provide their dogs with the best life possible.

Dr Erin Ray a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & BiomedicalSciences,shares insights into bulldog health and how owners can help their pets overcome the challenges faced by this belovedbreed.

Dr Erin Ray a clinical a assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & BiomedicalSciences,shares insights into bulldog health and how owners can help their pets overcome the challenges faced by this belovedbreed.

RespiratoryChallenges

One of the defining features of bulldogs is their short, squished noses a charmingtraitthat,unfortunately contributes to Brachycephalic Obstructive AirwaySyndrome(BOAS). This condition restricts airflow and makes it harder for bulldogs to breathe, especially during physical activity

One of defining features of bulldogs is their short, squished noses a traitthat,unfortunately, contributes to Obstructive AirwaySyndrome(BOAS). This condition airflow and makes it harder bulldogs to especially during activity

BOAS is also linked to bulldogs’narrow nostrils, a long soft palate that can block the windpipe, tissue folds in the throat that can limit airflow, and a smallerthan-usual windpipe. While these traits contribute to theirlovedappearance,they can even simple activitiesa these dogs. To manage these challenges early surgical interventions, such as widening the nostrils or reducingexcesstissueinthe of the mouth, can significantly improve bulldogs’ breathing and severe respiratory surgical options keeping cool and

BOAS is also linked to bulldogs’narrow nostrils, a long soft palate that can block the windpipe, tissue folds in the throat that can limit airflow, and a smallerthan-usual windpipe. While these traits contribute to theirlovedappearance,they can make even simple activitiesastruggleforthese dogs. To help manage these challenges early surgical interventions, such as widening the nostrils or reducingexcesstissueinthe roof of the mouth, can significantly improve bulldogs’ breathing and prevent severe respiratory complications Beyond surgical options keeping bulldogs cool and carefully

are eager budget, tax their House Republicans achieving consensus ofagovernmentshutdown.

House are eager to pass a significant budget, tax and debtlimitpackage,butwith their narrow House majority Republicans may find achieving consensus difficult,increasingtherisk ofagovernmentshutdown.

S&P tracks large US finished the down 1 42% while

The S&P 500 which The tracks large US companies, finished the month down 1 42% while the Russell2000,trackingU.S. small companies, was down5.45%.

While the U.S. market churned, European stocks have come out strong in 2025 after lagging far behindtheU.S.since2022.

Bolstered by deeply discounted valuations anticipated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and talks of fiscal stimulus in Germany Euro stocks outperformed U.S. equities year-to-date by 8.6%.

While the U.S. market churned, European come out strong in after lagging far deeply discounted valuations anticipated peace between Russia and Ukraine and talks of fiscal stimulus Germany Euro stocks outperformed U.S. equities by 8.6%.

vigorously pursuing its policy ideas and setting an agenda, backed by a friendly, if narrowly so, Congress. The strength of the U.S. economy continues to offer stability, despite the cacophony of daily headlines driving volatility The market expects this volatility to continue – from inflation, interest rates and policy uncertainty – and has thus farnotoverreacted.

Pendle Hill Advisors is proud to contribute to the MontgomeryCountyNews with our weekly curated financial news and topics. If have any questions about the markets, your financialplan,oranything, pleasefeelfreetoreachout to our office for a no cost initialconsultation.

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tumors, though ans are not entirely sure why Thesetumorsaffectthe blood cells responsible for inflammation and allergic responseandtypicallyform raised on the skin, but they can affect internal areas of the body, potentially causing severe digestivesymptoms,suchas vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominaldiscomfort.

tumors, though veterinarians are not entirely sure why Thesetumorsaffectthe blood cells responsible for inflammation and allergic responseandtypicallyform raised masses on the skin, but they can also affect internal areas of the body, potentially causing severe digestivesymptoms,suchas vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominaldiscomfort.

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monitoring their activity levelsisessential.

Exercise is important, butthesebreedsareproneto overheating,”Raysaid.“It’s best to walk them during cooler parts of the day and avoid humid conditions Short play sessions indoors or in shallow water are safe exercisealternatives.”

Exercise is important, butthesebreedsareproneto overheating,”Raysaid.“It’s best walk them during cooler parts of the day and avoid humid conditions Short play sessions indoors or in shallow water are safe exercisealternatives.”

Ownersshouldwatchfor warningsignsofrespiratory distress, such as heavy panting, stretching their neckstobreatheeasier or in severe cases, fainting or developing a bluish tint to theirskinorgums.

“These are signs of airway issues that are important for owners to recognize,” Ray said “If any of these symptoms appear a veterinarian shouldbeconsulted.”

“These signs of airway issues that are important for owners to recognize,” Ray said “If any of these symptoms appear a veterinarian shouldbeconsulted.”

SkinSensitivities

Skin

Most bulldogs — M including French bulldogs, English bulldogs, and Bullmastiffs areproneto allergicskindiseases,which requireattentivecare.

Their characteristic skin folds tend to trap moisture and germs, often leading to irritation,inflammation,and infections Additionally, theirshortcoatsprovideless protection leaving them morevulnerabletoallergens andirritants.

Most bulldogs — including French bulldogs, English bulldogs, and Bullmastiffs areproneto allergicskindiseases,which requireattentivecare. Their characteristic skin folds tend to trap moisture and germs, often leading to irritation,inflammation,and infections Additionally, theirshort provideless protection leaving them morevulnerabletoallergens andirritants.

These skin sensitivities often extend to their ears, also increasing the risk of chronicearinfections.

To help prevent these issues, owners should regularly clean both skin folds and ears as well as monitor for redness or odors These consistent cleaning routines may occasionally be supplemented with prescribed treatments to maintain healthy skin and ears, when necessary Bulldogs also face an increasedriskofcertainskin cancers, such as mast cell

These skin sensitivities often extend their ears, also increasing the risk of chronicearinfections. To help prevent these issues, owners should regularly clean both skin folds and ears as well as monitor for or odors These consistent cleaning routines may occasionally be supplemented with prescribed treatments to maintain healthy skin and ears, when necessary Bulldogs also face an increasedriskofcertainskin cancers, such as cell

care is vital for bulldogs because their unique mouth

Dental care is vital for bulldogs because of their unique mouth structure

Typically having an underbiteandtightlyspaced teeth, they’re prone to plaque buildup and gum issues. Regular dental care, including cleanings and dental-friendly toys, can maintain their oral health andpreventcomplications.

Typic lly having an underbiteandtightlyspaced teeth, they’re to plaque buildup gum issues. Regular care, including cleanings and dental-friendly toys, can maintain health and complications.

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Eye health is another important area for bulldogs andsimilarbreeds.

Eye another important area for bulldogs andsimilarbreeds.

“Some bulldogs — such as French bulldogs and English bulldogs are at risk of a prolapsed third eyelid, where the tear gland becomesredandinflamed,” Ray said. “Many are also prone to glaucoma a condition of increased eye pressure that, if untreated, mayleadtovisionloss.”

“Some bulldogs — such as French bulldogs and English are at risk of a prolapsed third eyelid, where the gland becomesredandinflamed,” Ray said. “Many are also prone to glaucoma a condition of eye pressure that, untreated, mayleadtovisionloss.”

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Bullmastiffs,ontheother hand, are commonly affected by entropion a condition where the eyelids roll inward, irritating the eyes In severe cases surgical correction may be necessary

Bullmastiffs,ontheother hand, are co only affected by a condition where the eyelids roll irritating the eyes In severe surgical correction may be necessary

For all of conditions, that owners watch for eye abnormalities and seek veterinary care as soon as theyarenoticed.

For all of these conditions, it’s important that owners watch out for eye abnormalities and seek veterinary care as soon as theyarenoticed.

Finally, bulldogs’unique body structure and genetics put them at high risk for joint issues These dogs compact, muscular build; relatively short legs; and wide stance, while adored, place extra stress on their joints,especiallyastheyage orgainweight.

Over time, the cartilage in their joints may wear downmorequickly making them susceptible to arthritis and other joint problems, leading to pain and reduced mobility

Finally, bulldogs’unique body structure and genetics put them at risk for joint issues compact, muscular build; relatively short legs; and wide stance, while adored, place stress on their joints,especiallyastheyage or weight. time, the cartilage in their may wear down quickly,making them susceptible to arthritis and problems, leading to and reduced mobility

While bulldogs’ strong appetites and lack of pickinessmakesthemprone to obesity, maintaining a

healthy weight is important for relieving pressure on theirchestandjoints. I highly recommend working closely with a veterinarian to ensure the appropriatefoodisbeingfed at the correct amount,” Ray said “A general practice veterinarian or veterinarian nutritionistcancreateasafe weight management or weightlossplanappropriate foryourpet.”

TheBulldogSpirit

Part of what makes bulldogs so adored is their affectionate and easygoing nature Though typically

low-energy, they are persistentandoccasionallya bitstubborn,atraitthatoften makes them even more endearing.

Part of what makes bulldogs so adored is their affectionate and easygoing nature Though typically low-energy, they are persistentandoccasionallya bitstubborn,atraitthatoften makes them even more endearing.

This blend of loyalty, loving stubbornness, and laid-back charm is what makesbulldogsspecial.For

those willing invest in their care, bulldogs offer a lifetime of love and companionshipinreturn.

those willing to invest in their care, bulldogs offer a lifetime of love and companionshipinreturn.

PetTalkisaserviceofthe College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pettalk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

The Trump Deranged Love Zelenskyy and His Warring Ways

Ihadplannedtowrite abouttheCountyCommissioners Court recent session, and their ‘Rules for Thee but Not For Me’ attitude in quashing the Montgomery County’s

Ihadplannedtowrite abouttheCountyCommissioners Court recent and ‘Rules for Thee but in quashing Montgomery

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course. I know they have theiraccountableways,but tooutrightsay tothe project was ‘Whatcha Talkin Willis,’ momentforme. Iknowthe CCC(P) they will revisittheissue,andifthey don’t, I will, for the July 2nd issue; right in time for ID4. I is the harm in an occasional check across county systems to reduce redundancies and be consistent in policies procedures across county wide departments tasked with thesamescopeofmission. Having 16 different vendors (a number picked outoftheair)forcomputer systems across the county is not to MC taxpayers it? Money saving streamlining across theentire wouldbe much more beneficial, and I don’t see any problem with reportingon the county’s website Heck, everytime I make a Discover card my Apple Watch rings me toverifyachargehasbeen made, and certainly the MCCCisnotthatanalogis it? Right? Nuff on that. I will be using theformula DickeyFlatt with future piece, the man of course being Senator Phil Gramm’s favorite government smell tester

course. I know they have theiraccountableways,but tooutrightsay‘NO,’tothe project was a ‘Whatcha Talkin Bout Willis,’ momentforme. Iknowthe CCC(P) said they will said will revisittheissue,andifthey don’t, I will, for the July 2nd issue; right in time for ID4. I mean, what is the harm in an occasional check across county systems to reduce redundancies and be consistent in policies and procedures across county wide departments tasked with thesamescopeofmission. Having 16 different vendors (a number picked outoftheair)forcomputer systems across the county is not beneficial to MC taxpayers is it? Money saving streamlining across theentirecountywouldbe much more beneficial, and I don’t see any problem withreal-timereportingon the county’s website Heck, everytime I make a Discover card purchase, my Apple Watch rings me toverifyachargehasbeen made, and certainly the MCCCisnotthatanalogis it? Right? Nuff said on that. And I will be using theformulaofDickeyFlatt with that future piece, the man of course being Senator Phil Gramm’s favorite government smell tester

Firstoff,anyonewith a Ukrainian Flag in their social media profiles

They’re idiots, for supporting war as Democrats or Republicans in Name Only, or RINO’s, in enriching themselves with stocks in companies that supplied weapons to the Ukraine war And who knows how much money went to Ukrainian oligarchs. I just saw a I video on FB, of Ukrainian recruiting squads/soldiers roaming big cities and impressing (kidnapping) young men into the Ukrainian Army So it is not going as rosy as is being reported by the media,andnowthatTrump is turning off the spigot to theenterprise,Republicans RINO’saremakingwaves, and not in a good way when dealing with the stops The war was allowed to start by a weak President Biden, and it needstoend.

Firstoff,anyonewith a Ukrainian Flag in their social media profiles They re idiots for supporting war as Democrats or Republicans in Name Only, or RINO’s, in enriching themselves with stocks in companies that supplied weapons to the Ukraine war And who knows how much money went to Ukrainian oligarchs. I just saw a video on FB, of Ukrainian recruiting squads/soldiers roaming big cities and impressing (kidnapping) young men into the Ukrainian Army So it is not going as rosy as is being reported by the media,andnowthatTrump is turning off the spigot to theenterprise,Republicans RINO’saremakingwaves, and not in a good way, when dealing with the stops The war was allowed to start by a weak President Biden and it needstoend.

Second off, one local name that is being labeled as a RINO on Ukraine and Gaza is Dan Crenshaw, by none other that Tucker Carlson. And there are others as well, which will be addressed in the future, and must be primaried at the next call to the polls. HavingDemocratfeelings, or working with Democrats is not the way to go. You all know I see Democratsascommunists, whoseinterestsdon’talign with Our Freedoms and Values. Just in the past 8 years or so, Democrats tookFDR’sFourFreedoms speech and shot it to hell, with silencing millions in speechandexpressionwith shadow banning, and permanent bans on social media for non-Socialist

Second off, one local name that is being labeled as a RINO on Ukraine and Gaza is Dan Crenshaw, by none other that Tucker Carlson. And there are others as well, which will be addressed in the future, and must be primaried at the next call to the polls. HavingDemocratfeelings, or working with Democrats is not the way to go. You all know I see Democratsascommunists, whoseinterestsdon’talign with Our Freedoms and Values. Just in the past 8 years or so, Democrats tookFDR’sFourFreedoms speech and shot it to hell, with silencing millions in speechandexpressionwith shadow banning and permanent bans on social media for non-Socialist

approved voices. They also banned religious gatherings as best they could and denied the freedom from want of simple things, like toilet paper The Democrats mastered fear during this time, which FDR, a Democrat, promoted a move away from fear, which Dems glommed ontoasawayofcontrolling the populace Franklin Delano Roosevelt of course loved the country back then, while the Democrats of today want America their way in a more North Korean style, without freedoms, and a standard rice ration for their slaves. That’s their versionofequality Tucker Carlson is a hard-hitting investigator, and doesn’t say anything without it beingthoroughlylookedat first. It’s the same way with Trump, who is an expert at GO, a higher division of chess, which clearly outmatches the Dems checkers. It’s for certain that Carlson has clearly gotten under Crewshaw’s skin, to the pointofincensementeven, and having been incensed myself; like strangling a neighborhoodkidwhowas much bigger than me Don’tworry,he’salive,but he never messed with me again. Andthenthere’sthe Syrian bus driver, who drew the ilk of my ire before I pulled my service weapon; and if I had been by myself, I might well havedonethedeed. Hey,I didn’t want to go to Damascus, needing to get back to my unit in Dammam. But he too is alive, if the Syrian Civil War didn’t kill him. And undoubtedly the stained seat of his mess has long been dry Carlson’s beef with Crenshaw’s started whenDanrefusedtostand up for the defense of the Texas border, allowing millionsofillegalaliensto cross and bring fentanyl with them, stuff that has killed a half-million Americans. Texans feel safe being in a Conservative state, but Carlson’s points to Crenshaw, and compares him to Mitch McConnel and John Thune, having no interest in U S security while using his eyepatch as a crutch to get elected Crenshaw continually sides with China and antiAmerican efforts, who Carlsonhasnotedthathe’s more concerned with the Ukrainian and Gaza outskirts rather than the

approved voices. They also banned religious gatherings as best they could, and denied the freedom from want of simple things, like toilet paper The Democrats mastered fear during this time which FDR a Democrat, promoted a move away from fear, which Dems glommed ontoasawayofcontrolling the populace Franklin Delano Roosevelt of course loved the country back then while the Democrats today want America their way in a more North Korean style, without freedoms, and a standard rice ration for their slaves. That’s their versionofequality Tucker Carlson is a hard-hitting investigator and doesn’t say anything without it beingthoroughlylookedat first. It’s the same way with Trump, who is an expert at GO, a higher division of chess, which clearly outmatches the Dems checkers. It’s for certain that Carlson has clearly gotten under Crewshaw’s skin, to the pointofincensementeven, and having been incensed myself; like strangling a neighborhoodkidwhowas much bigger than me Don’tworry,he’salive,but he never messed with me again. Andthenthere’sthe Syrian bus driver, who drew the ilk of my ire before I pulled my service weapon; and if I had been by myself, I might well havedonethedeed. Hey,I didn’t want to go to Damascus, needing to get back to my unit in Dammam. But he is alive, if the Syrian Civil War didn’t kill him. And undoubtedly the stained seat of his mess has long been dry Carlson’s beef with Crenshaw’s started whenDanrefusedtostand up for the defense of the Texas border, allowing millionsofillegal to cross and bring fentanyl with them, stuff that has killed a half-million Americans. Texans feel safe being in a Conservative state, but Carlson’s points to Crenshaw and compares him to Mitch McConnel and John Thune, having no interest in U S security, while using his eyepatch as a crutch to get elected Crenshaw continually sides with China and antiAmerican efforts who Carlsonhasnoted he’s more concerned with the Ukrainian Gaza outskirts rather than the

Texan border In effect, TuckersaysthatCrenshaw walks Republican, but talks far left of center, and due to voter complacency and now that we have a GOP President with the attitude of Buford T Pusser, walking tall with a bigstick,hisattitudeliftsin thecountry Andnowthat the Democrats have been knockedback,RINO’slike Crenshaw stand out as left of center democrats in the Republican party, and are fair game. Senator John Cornyn is in the same is bucket, and that goes for the Texas House and Senate fake GOPers as well, some very close to home if not in it Crenshawrefusestodebate Carlson to defend his position, but instead the RINO says he’ll kill him the next time he sees Tucker There is no doubt that Tucker Carlson is a patriot, walking and talking. It’s easily seen in his demeanor and I don’t care if he served or not, if he is talking about the Greatest of America, I’ll definitely support him AndifCrenshawreallyfelt he was being wrong as a former soldier and congressman, based on patriot beliefs, he would have immediately gone on Carlson’s show to clarify his position. That’s what any red-bloodedAmerican would have done. Well, Crenshaw didn’t do it Yep, I don’t think that would have passed Dickie Flatt’s smell test. So, thus come mid-term time there is no doubt President TrumpandTuckerCarlson will be in the 2nd District, to make a lesson of Crenshaw I don’t blame them. I’ve seen tyranny overcitizensrights,andit’s dirty Thirdoff,themeeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and his disastrous visit with President Donald Trump. NowIknowDemocratsare backing the Ukrainian president whole heartedly because they want their gravy train of arms and cash going to Zelenskyy, who admittedly doesn’t know where all the money goes. But to walk into the White House, expecting a quid pro quo to the situation, in fact demandingit,wasabadmove,and shows Trump’s iron will that held firm. The U.S. and Ukraine were gonna ink a deal on minerals 5 days ago, but Zelenskyy insisted on coming to the White House, and the

Texan border In effect, TuckersaysthatCrenshaw walks Republican, but talks far left of center, and due to voter complacency, and now that we have a GOP President with the attitude of Buford T Pusser walking tall with a bigstick,hisattitudeliftsin thecountry Andnowthat the Democrats have been knockedback,RINO’slike Crenshaw stand out as left of center democrats in the Republican party, and are fair game. Senator John Cornyn is in the same bucket, and that goes for the Texas House and Senate fake GOPers as well, some very close to home, if not in it Crenshawrefusestodebate Carlson to defend his position, but instead the RINO says he’ll kill him the next time he sees Tucker There no doubt that Tucker Carlson is a patriot, walking and talking. It’s easily seen in his demeanor, and I don’t care if he served or not, if he is talking about the Greatest of America, I’ll definitely support him And Crenshawreallyfelt he was being wrong as a former soldier and congressman, based on patriot beliefs, he would have immediately gone on Carlson’s show to clarify his position. That’s what any red-bloodedAmerican would done. Well, Crenshaw didn’t do it Yep, I don’t think that would have passed Dickie Flatt’s smell test. So, thus come mid-term time there is no doubt President TrumpandTuckerCarlson will be in the 2nd District, to make lesson of Crenshaw I don’t blame them. I’ve seen tyranny overcitizensrights,andit’s dirty Thirdoff,themeeting b tw en Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and his disastrous with President Donald Trump. NowIknowDemocratsare backing the Ukrainian president whole heartedly because they want their gravy train of arms and cash going to Zelenskyy, who admittedly doesn’t know where all the money goes. But to walk into the White House, expecting a quid to the situation, in fact demandingit,was badmove,and shows Trump’s iron will that held firm. The U.S. and Ukraine were gonna ink a on minerals 5 days ago, but Zelenskyy insisted on coming to the White House, and the

UkrainianPresidentblewit upfromthere. Secretaryof State Marco Rubio, stated inaCNNinterviewthatthe United States would be financially invested in Ukraine, and that the U.S. would not be allowing its investment to be overrun bytheRussians. Rubiohas come into his own in his SecretaryofStaterole,and has done a great service to the country Ukraine was given multiple opportunities to take the deal, and they screwed up. The Trump Deranged media still tried to write it from the left, but knew nothing of the backstory to the events Z repeatedly rejected calls for a cease fire, and began the escalation with Vice President J.D. Vance, who has proven invaluable in learning the ropes of the top job, with Trump at his side Zelenskyy’s miscalculationinsayinghe isgettingabetterdealwith Europe, during negotiations,promptedtheU.S.to for him to make the deal with Europe. It won’t work By Volodymyr insisting on the deal, and themoneyforweapons,he thought he could bully his way to both. The answer wasNo,andaratherdirect ‘No’ atthat.

UkrainianPresidentblewit up Secretaryof State Marco Rubio, stated inaCNN thatthe United States would be financially invested in Ukraine, and that the U.S. would not be allowing its investment to be overrun bytheRussians. Rubiohas come into his own in his SecretaryofStaterole,and has a great service to the country Ukraine was given multiple opportunities to take the deal, and they screwed up. The Trump Deranged media still tried to write it from the left, knew nothing of backstory to the events Z repeatedly rejected calls for a cease fire, and began the escalation with Vice President J.D. Vance, who has proven invaluable in learning the ropes of the top job, with Trump at his side Zelen kyy’s miscalculationinsayinghe isgettinga with Europe, during negotiations,promptedtheU.S.to for him to make the deal with Europe. It won’t work By Volodymyr insisting on the deal, and the forweapons,he thought he could bully his way to both. The answer wasNo,andaratherdirect ‘No’ atthat.

Zelenskyy,onhisway home, was coddled by British Socialist Prime MinisterKeirStarmer,and other European leaders in the U.K., where the word washehadare-thinkonthe minerals deal with the United States. On the planerideovertotheU.K., Zmusthavereaduponthe U.S.bailingoutEuropeout of two World Wars, and now the U.K., which is in bigtroublefinancially will allow Ukraine to use £1 6bn of U K export financetobuythousandsof air defense missiles Funds that London will never see again The Trump Derangement of European leaders still hasn t learned of the thousandsofcareersleftby the wayside, of Democrat politicians and media, that triedtotakeoutTrump,and now they have to FA-FO themselves in order to learn. Trump and Vance will never back down on theircampaignpromisesto theAmericanPeople.

Zelenskyy,onhisway home, was coddled by British Socialist Prime MinisterKeirStarmer,and other European leaders in the U.K., where the word washehad re-thinkonthe minerals deal with the United States. On the planerideovertotheU.K., Zmusthaveread onthe U.S.bailingout out of two World Wars, and now the U.K., which is in bigtroublefinancially,will allow Ukraine to use £1 6bn of U K export finance buy of air defense Funds that London will never see The Trump Derangement of European leaders, still hasn’t learned of the thousandsofcareersleftby the wayside, of Democrat politicians media, that triedtotakeoutTrump,and now they FA-FO themselves in order to learn. Trump Vance will never back down on theircampaignpromisesto theAmericanPeople.

Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net

ATTICINVADERS

By Cheryl Conley,

Directors

Social media is a haven for those seeking advice and commiseration on a number of topics.Ifeelcompelledto revisit a topic that comes up frequently during

residence in attics It happens with alarming frequency during this time of new life in the natural world. There are effective non-lethal strategies to remove raccoonsfromyourhome allowingbothyouandthe animals to thrive in our sharedenvironment.

These opportunistic rascals with the masked faces are everywhere They'rehighlyintelligent with amazing problemsolving skills and thrive in cities Although nocturnal, you might see oneduringtheday.Don't automaticallyjumptothe conclusionthattheymust haverabies. Mostlikely, they are pregnant or nursing moms foraging forfood.

Like any good mom, pregnant raccoons seek out den sites that offer

protectionfrompredators and the elements Acceptable sites are tree cavities, underground burrows dug by other animals rock crevices brush piles, fallen trees and even sheds, garages and attics. Why do they choose human dwellings to give birth? Because they can. Raccoons can enter your attic or other structures through ventilation openings on theoutsideofyourhouse. Any warping or tears in house siding is another easy way Structural problems in things like trim boards and dormer junctions can provide easy access as well. In early spring you should check your buildings for anydamagesorstructural issues.Getthemrepaired now—birthing season is uponus.

Ifyoufindyouhavean unwanted guest, your first reaction may be to call an exterminator For several hundred dollars, they'll set a trap to catch the mom. What do they do with her and what about the babies? That's

he m

ion-dollar question.Thereare some ethical companies out there who will do their besttosavethemomand babies but there are also

many unethical ones whoseonlygoalistotake your money with no regardforthelivesofthe animals Rather than spend your hard-earned money on an exterminator letmeshareamethod to strongly encourage Mom to move out and takeherkitswithher The most effective waytoevictyourraccoon mama is to make it unpleasantforhertostay You must “attack” her three senses sight, sound and smell. Since raccoons are nocturnal, they don't like lights. If you know how she's getting in, put a light at the entry point or in the atticwhereshe'sliving.If you use the entry point, besureyoudon'tblockit or she won't be able to leave. Leave the light on 24 hours a day Now place a radio in the attic tuned to talk radio and play it loudly Raccoons don'tlikethesoundofthe human voice. The third step is smell. There are commercial repellants you can buy from Amazon or a big box store One of them is called Repels-All. Better yet, purchase fox or coyote urine atAcademy orfromAmazonandsoak several rags with it. Put

the rags in a plastic tub withnolidandthenplace it in the attic. If animal urine grosses you out, you can try peppermint oil or vinegar By doing these three things she will move her babies out of your attic to a more suitable location She may move out immediatelyoritmaytakeafew days.Bepatient.

Don't try to trap her! Whenamomisseparated from her babies, she will severely injure herself tryingtogettothem.I've personally witnessed a mamaraccoon,drivenby maternal instinct, suffer self-inflictedlimbtrauma attempting to escape the cage.

If you're willing to wait,mamawillleaveon herownwhenherkitsare about 8 to 10 weeks old. This is an option that won't cost you anything butalittlepatience. The most important thing in this whole process is to repair any holes or damaged areas on your house, garage or shed once the family moves out. If you don't find the entry point and repair it, you'll be going throughthisagain.

Remember to be kind and humane Our responsibility is to learn

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howtocoexistpeacefully withthewildlifeweshare our planet with.We need to change our mindset from viewing them as threats to recognizing their value and to find solutionstoconflictsthat benefit both humans and wildlife.

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

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-5883399

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ChurchoftheGood Soldier(BaptistAffiliation),1501NorthFrazier (McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe,Texas,Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsold ier.org. Worship:Sunday at10:30am,Sunday School:9:30am

HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church

POBox125,Montgomery,Texas77356,5525 SpringBranchRoad, Montgomery.713-4781256,SundayBibleClass 10:00am,WorshipService at11:00am.

FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m.

SundayEvening Worship6:00p.m.

St.BeulahBaptist Church,locatedin Dobbin,P.O.Box112, Montgomery,77356

BenuiBaptistChurch,

ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery AntiochBaptist, Dobbin,936-597-5560

ChinaGroveBaptist Church Willis,936-767-

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DacusBaptist,Dacus, dacuschurch@gmail.co m, dacusbaptist@consolidated .netwww.dacusbaptist.org

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HoneaBaptistChurch,

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JonesChapelBaptist,

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PastorDavidR.Bailes.

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19190KeenanCutoff Rd. Montgomery,TX

AbundantLife MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm

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(936)597-3949

SeniorPastorDale Talbert

Servicetimes: Sunday9:30amand 11am

Wednesdaystartat6pm forkidsandyouthwith dinnerprovided.Adult BibleStudybeginsat 6:30pmPastorJJCox

ServiceTimes:Sundays at9:30am&11am/ Wednesdaysat6:30pmfor Children&Student Ministries

OldHwy105,936-5882330

Mt.SinaiBaptist

BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668

UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas

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SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,Wednesday BibleStudyandYouth Group6pm

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Mt.CalvaryBaptist 936-894-2223

SundayServices 10:30am Montgomery,TX 77356

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8:45SundaySchool

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CR213,Stoneham,

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109N.Frazier,Conroe, 281-362-1100

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JEWISH CongregationBeth Shalom,5125 ShadowbendPlace,The Woodlands, MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch 22548Highway105 West

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AprilSoundChurch, 67½AprilWindS., AprilSound,936-5882832

ZionChurch, RichardsUnited MethodistChurch 1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin,

6639FM1696Richards

SundaySchool10AM

936-597-5331or936449-5983 LivingWayChurch

2080LongmireRd, Conroe 936-441-8875

HopeTabernacle 10AMWorshipService Www.mumctex.org

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PastorDavidWhitaker Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery Thursday7:30pm

SundaySchoolat 10:00am

SundayWorshipat 6:00pm

thewoodlandsmethodist. org/montgomery Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

LoneStarCowboy Church 21627EvaSt.Montgomery,TX77356 (936)597-5742Pastors

Randy&DarlaWeaver

ServiceTimes:Sundays@ 8AM,9:30AM&11AM Mondays@7PM

Montgomery,936-5827700

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-5978921

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CovenantFelloship 936/890-8034 www.cfmlife.org CelebrationService 10amSundays

PastorsSean&LoriJo Cook

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1803HighlandHollow, Conroe,936-756-8831 TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter 936-689-3141

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Services9:30and11 a.m.

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LivingBranch Church, CarbonChurch, WaldenCommunity Church, 17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414

CornerstoneChurch, Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

RiverofLifeChurch

18940FreeportDrive 12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696

LighthouseFellowship Church Montgomery,936-5821977

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LakesideBible Church, 12681FM149 Montgomery TX77356

FirstPresbyterian ChurchofConroe YouthExplosing 7pm Wednesdays 2727N.Loop336West Conroe,Texas936-7568884 Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org Wednesday - 7:00pm Worship -10:30am and6:00pm Sun.9:00&11:00

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OSCARDAVIDMARTINEZ,Plaintiffv ROSAGRACIELAJAROSZEWSKI,Defendant.

TO:ROSAGRACIELAJAROSZEWSKI,Defendant.

TAKENOTICEthatLegalProceedingshasbeencommencedintheabovereferencedcourtandfile. PlaintiffisseekinganAbsoluteDivorcefromROSAGRACIELAJAROSZEWSKIonthegroundsof oneyear'sseparation.

thYOUAREREQUIREDtomakedefensetosuchpleadingnolaterthanApril14 2025saiddatebeing 40 days from the first publication of this Notice, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking serviceagainstyouwillapplytothecourtforthereliefsought.

HEREBYTAKENOTICEthatahearingwillbeheldintheabove-captionedmatterbeforeaJohnston County District Court judge in Johnston County, North Carolina, located at 207 E Johnston Street Smithfield,NC27577againstROSAGRACIELAJAROSZWESKI,Defendant.

thThisthe27 dayofFebruary,2025.

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TABC NOTICE OF MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT

ApplicationhasbeenmadewiththeTexasAlcoholicBeverageCommission foraMixedBeveragePermitbyDonorla,Inc. dbaMoose&Oak,tobelocated at764 FishCreekThoroughfare,Montgomery,MontgomeryCounty,Texas. Officers of said corporation are Spencer Graham, President and Jordan GrahamVicePresident/Secretary PublishedDates:March5andMarch12,2025

This week's Veteran is Terry Chung, who was recently at the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest with the 'Pits n Ashes' team. Terry served in the US Marines from 2005 - 2009, and was in a construction battalion.DuringhistimeinIraq,hewasstationedatanairbase,wherehe said looking down, “I just looked at sand.” His duty post was in tall woodentowers,overlookingthearea,whichbyallaccountswerenotthat intimidating, but nonetheless, kept the enemy from attacking. The old adagewhenitcomestocombatzonesis90%boredom,10%excitement. Well,withTerryitwas100%boredom,buthesurvived. Afterleavingthe Marines, Chung was able to obtain two degrees from the University of Houston,“GoCoogs,”andisgainfullyemployedwithagreatbunchofcoworkers,somefromthePitsnAshesBBQTeam. GoodLuckTerry,and CongratulationsonbeingMCNs'VeteranoftheWeek'.

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Irene Marie Moynihan VanOrman, Deceased, were issued on February 26, 2025, in Cause No. 25-47813-P, pendingintheProbateCourtNo:1,MontgomeryCounty Texas,to: ThomasDouglasVanOrman.

thDATEDthe26 dayofFebruary,2025.

NOTICETOCREDITORS /s/

GinaA.Price

StateBarNo.: 16287350

AttorneyforThomasDouglasVanOrman 101Simonton

Conroe,TX 77301

Telephone: (936)756-5511

Facsimile: (936)441-5745

PublishedDate:March5,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that in Cause Number 24-47622-P; Estate of Samuel J. Levine, Deceased–LettersTestamentarywereissuedtoMARYBETHFOSTERonFebruary14,2025.The addressfortheExecutoris:EstateofSAMUELJ.LEVINE,Deceased-c/oDavidBorger TheBorger LawFirmPLLC,21WaterwayAvenue,Suite300-#97,TheWoodlands,Texas77380.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandmannerprescribedbylaw DATED ththe27 ofFebruary2025.DavidBorger AttorneyforMARYBETHFOSTER:SBN24029451,21 WaterwayAvenue, Suite 300-#97, The Woodlands, Texas 77380; Tel: (832) 263-2100; Fax: (866) 211-7925.

PublishedDate:March5,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

NoticeisgiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofMarthaG.Salazarwere issued on February 14, 2025 in Cause No. 24-47683-P pending in Probate Court No. 1, of MontgomeryCounty Texas,toMarioSalazar Jr

Email: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com c/oElizabethFerguson 11645AngusRoad,SuiteA3

All persons having claims against the estate which is presently being administered are requiredtosubmitthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandmannerprescribedbylaw TexasBarNo.24085305 Austin,TX78759 OfficePhone:(281)810-9760 e.ferguson@bryanfagan.com

PublishedDate:March5,2025

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICEOFSALEPropertywillbesoldtosatisfyalandlord'slienperChapter59SelfserviceStorageFacilityLiens. SaleonThursdaythe20thdayofMarch,2025at10:00 AM with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com. Payment and pickup at facility Storage Rentals of America, 1964 Northpark Dr Ste J, Kingwood, TX, 77339 Hall, Tamara. Garza,David. Wimberley,Don PublishedDates:March5andMarch12,2025

ThomasJeffersonStubbsChapter MembersAttendAnnualForum

byEvaRaines

On Saturday

February 1, 2025, two members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, attendedtheannualForum, held at the Baylor Club, McLaneStadiuminWaco.

the Texas Division. Once the meeting had been c

announced and always a deliciousmealisserved.

Forum is always a well attended meeting of

Forum attended the to they are

e Division President (Gina Smith)introducedthestate officers,theyinturngivea brief explanation of what their office intels. Forum is a meeting where certain materials are handed out, awards are made to well deserving recipients, upcoming events/dates are

O S day 2025, members of the Stubbs annual the Baylor in Division, UDC, withthis many

byEvaRaines

OnSaturday,March1, 2025,theThomasJefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met for their monthly meeting. After pledgeswereled,theRitual was read and reports were given, two members receivedinsigniapins.

AtthisyearsForum,a project that had been worked on for many many months was coming to fruition by the Texas Division. The project is sponsored by Soldier's AngelsandiscalledWarm FeetforWarriors.

The Texas Division, UDC, has been involved withthisprogramformany

MembersReceiveInsignia AtChapterMeeting

LOVE THINK

Debbie Chance received her 10 year continuous membership pin. Thepinisshapedwith small gold leaves in a semicircleatthe top,witha solid gold ribbon like draped across the pin, the letters UDC are in red, the #10isatthebottomandthe wordsatthebottomare...

announced always a delicious picture provided by Rains, for a project that been orked is

The pin is lovely Mrs. Chanceservesontheboard and is in charge of the chaptersarchives. Eva Rains received pins for three of her ancestors. She is very proud to wear insignia that shows her maiden name

years now The total amount of socks is not known yet, but let's just say, thousands were donated, these socks will be sent to the men and women serving in the military withourthanks.

now The of socks is let's just y, n to men ourthanks.

Article and picture provided by Eva Rains, Publicty Chairman for the StubbsChapter

(Shoffitt) The three ancestors are: James W Shoffitt, John Shoffitt and William H. Shoffitt, they were brothers. Mrs. Rains serves as secretary for the chapter

Ifanyoneisinterested in finding out about the UDCorperhaps wantingto attend a chapter meeting, email our registrar at schelletaylor@gmail.com Debbie continuous in a the a at and charge three very her The Texas Daughters the a chapter

RJOAWelcomesTexasDivision UDCOfficersAtKickOffMeeting &MilitaryBestowalCeremony!

Seated

LefttoRt:SeatedGuests:TX.Div.MilitaryServiceAwards:SandraGiarrusso, PastTX.Div.Chaplain:JanBush,RJOAVPconductingMeeting:Charlotte Belin,ProgramSpeaker:JanBush,andRJOAHospitality:ReginaRiney StandingLefttoRt:ElaineCollings,AnitaStevens,KatherineTaglienti,Cynthia Connors,LauraMcCracken,DonnaSummers,MaryLeeMalek,EvelynMiller, BarbaraEddleman,DarlaSharer,LynHoward,CindyDittrich,andShelia Williamson.

LoveIsInTheAir,As RebelJoanofARCBelles GatherForTheirMeeting

byElaineCollings

It was the special Kick Off Meeting of 2025 where the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of The Woodlands, Texas welcomedTexasDivision Officers of the United Daughters of the Confederacy from across the

The Rebel Joan OfArc 2721ChapteroftheUnited Daughters of the Confederacy, celebrated each other and Valentines at their February Meeting in TheWoodlands. byElaineCollings

Rebel Joan Of Chapterof their February in Woodlands.

An Instillation of their you

new RJOA Member:TAYLORLEHR

was preformed and celebratedbyall. CINDY DITTRICH was also honored at her Presentation with her two new Ancestor Certificates by Registrar DANEAN MYERS. RJOAHistorian ANITA STEVENS introduced Sons of the Confederate Veterans Writer and Speaker,

Andrew Petty, for the Program: “Angels OnThe BattleField”. The Room wasdecoratedbyLAURA McCRACKEN with Valentines donated by Member: ELAINE COLLINGS ELAINE alsohandedoutthePoem: “Why am I a Daughter of theConfederacy”toallher RJOA Sisters there, and

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

Special Thanks to

Photo Committee: Shelia Williamson.

Kick Meeting 2025 Of Chapter of The d n s Division United Confedthe o members It Shelia by

great state of Texas to come participate with the Chapter The Ceremony was a posthumous bestowal of Medal And Certificate on the Family of Anita Stevens for her Cousin: recognizing him asfinallyProvedasaMIA Korean War Soldier Other Chapter Business was conducted by VP Charlotte Belin and all membersinattendance.It was a beautiful very cold day just perfect for Furs andHotChocolate!

Cindy

Sharer,DaneanMyers

ELAINEmailedthispoem to every member in her RJOA Chapter! At the close of the meeting, drawings were held for all these darling Valentine decorations, and that was s o m u c h F u n ! K A T H E R I N E TAGLIENTI also brought “gifties” of precious Valentines remembrances for each of her RJOA S i s t e r s ! E L A I N E COLLINGS gave each of

Lee

her Valentine Sisters various styles of Fun Red HeartShapedGlasses,and they all brought their Red RJOA Fans that had been given to them before by ELAINE What a Fun

Pictureallthesetreasurers made, and more new memor

es n

t to be forgotten! This picture describes what just a few members do as “extra” love for their Chapter, but thischapterisfilledwitha

LEHR.

Costis$52peryearfor inMontgomeryCounty,and$60per yearoutof

EvaRainsontheleftandDebbieChanceattendthe TexasDivision,UDCForum

picturedlefttoright... CarolynJamail,EvaRains, DebbieChance,Beckie Endebrock

Seated:

Dittrich,CynthiaConnor,ElaineCollings,ReginaRiney CharlotteBelin,AnitaStevens,SheliaWilliamson,BarbaraEddleman,Lyn Howard.Standing:Mary

Malek,EvelynMiller,DonnaSummers,Laura McCracken,

Taglienti,JennyLehr TaylorLehr ViziCaldwell,Darla

ForBillyRayDuncan ofMontgomery: “TheBeatGoesOn!”

ByRobinMontgomery

Photos Borjas

Friday, 28th, Ray

On Friday, February

28th,BillyRayDuncanwas bombarded with a group of

a group

folk at his usual Whataburger Coffee Group in Montgomery To his surprise, greeting him were members of the MontgomeryHistorySocietyofwhich he is the long-time president, plus numerous other friends and associates.Also present, courtesy of Ted Spacey, husband of the late Pat Spacey were twoTexas Flags, with signatures of descendants of the flag’s creator, the honorable Dr Charles Stewart, once a citizenofMontgomery

olk at i us a Coffee To greeting members of the Montgomthe long-time plus of the late Spacey Flags, with signatures of flag’s the Charles once ofMontgomery

Joyous, then, was the celebrated event, as Billy Ray’sgreatrecordofservice to the Montgomery History Society, the town, and the county of Montgomery received review For starters, let it be noted that just his service as president of the Society stretches for nearly20years!

On a local level, the Mon

which the community of Montgomery was the county seat. A few years ago, Billy Ray’s Montgomery History Society braved the risk of hosting an event celebrating that era and including representatives from the whole region! Deeply appreciated was the superb and indispensable Society s

which the of Montgomery was the county years ago, Montgomery braved the of hosting event celebrating and including representatives from region!

latest and the Billy great the Society, the received review let be as of the Society stretches

Deeply appreciated the superb indispensable S t su po a d encouragement this asprincipalpromoter

Eventually however BillyRaybecameawarethat he,himself,wastheguestof honorforaspecialoccasion.

however becameaware himself, guest honor specialoccasion.

That occasion hometown of award few the MontgomCounty centered in Conroe.This the a D st nguish d Award, honor bestows. The award reflects of the great of County of its history

That occasion marked the hometown celebration of his award a few months earlier from the Montgomery County Historical Commission centered in Conroe.ThiswastheHarley

Gandy Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor that society bestows. The award reflects one’s promotion of the great wonders of our marvelous Montgomery County in the context of its grand history The chair of that Historical

Commission, Larry Foerster, was at the ceremonyinMontgomery

The of that Historical m si , La y Foerster, was at Montgomery

y Society is the essential caretaker of many of the city’s historic structures city’s such as the Simonton Museum, the epicenter of thehistoricFernland.Afew other structures under his society’s care include the Old Baptist Church, post office and drug store, along with the historic AddisonGandy House. However of the sites under review, perhaps the most historically significant is the Nat Hart Davis Museum off main (Pine) street. Nat Hart DaviswasafamousDistrict JudgeinMontgomerywhen tha

“kingpin”oftheregion.

and encouragement to this writerasprincipalpromoter ofthat event.

On a the Mo t e Hi t Society is the essential many of the as the the epicenter of A care include the Baptist Church, office and drug of historithe Museum main street. Hart was in when at o un ty a of the

Montgomery’s link to a region stretching from the BrazostotheTrinityRivers, west to east and from Spring Creek north to the San Antonio Road, now essentially Hi-way 21 Duringmostoftheeraofthe Republic of Texas, 18361846, that whole area comprised the original Montgomery County, of

and surrounding aschairofthe nt y Society G and t a a region from the Brazos the east from north to the Antonio Road, 21 era the 1836area Montgomery County,

Photos by Ruben Borjas Jr

Such is a sample of the heavy responsibilities and risks surrounding Billy Duncan’s

TheWho’sWhoofMontgomeryHistoryPreservationsaveafew