CONROE TEXAS –Lamar Casparis does not like to be the center of attention, but when it comes to thanking those whohelpedsavehislife,he
who was working as a security guard at the church. At the start of the second church service, Investigator Buckholtz noticed his car was still in the parking lot. When he went to check on him, he saw that Mr Casparis was unresponsive,andhiscar’s engine was not running –justastemperaturesonthat August morning reached 9 2 d e g r e e s H e immediately called for backup. Brent Steward, also an CONROE Casparis
car it caught attention with t y who a security the church. of the second service, Investigator Buckholtz noticed was in the he went he saw was unresponsive, car’s engine –just that August reached 9 e r e e e immediately for backup. an The case against a Montgomery Vietnam Era
will gladly step up Mr Casparis was attending his regular church service at West Conroe Baptist Church when he started feelingunwell.Ashemade
hiswaytohiscar sweating profusely, it caught the attentionofJonBuckholtz, an investigator with the Montgome
y County District Attorney’s Office,
Cleburne s 7th Texas InfantryCamp,andOfficer intheMilitaryOrderofthe Stars and Bars of the Houston Chapter, and their Son CLEVE COLLINGS: descendant of 16 “Proved” Confederate Family Ancestors (and many more waiting to be “proved”), went in search of the last Confederate Battle of the Civil War They never expected this trip to turn into the wild adventure it did! Armed with “GPS” and several different opinionsinthecarofwhere they thought the general direction was, they struck out in search of this important history that ELAINE COLLINGS said shewasnevertaughtabout in school Although ELAINE COLLINGS is a CollegeGraduateandgrew upintheparadiseoftheRio Grande Valley (as she describes it back then), she said she was never taught about this Important Historical Battle” on her own Texas/United States Border! Atonetimethere were even 5 different CountriesALLwithArmies along the Rio Grande River, all at the same time! The Rio Grande River Border has always been an important Boundary in our Texas History! ELAINE said, she learned about these OnlyAfter she Graduated from the University and became a Member of All her Genealogy Groups, - as that’s
At the same time, 10-year Treasuries sit at levels that make them attractive anchors in a retirement plan. This shift opens the door to a more balanced approach—onethatblends income growth potential andliquidity A Flexible RangeBased F
marketspullback. These ranges aren't set in stone; they simply help you tilt toward stability when you need it or lean into growth and income when you're comfortable withabitmorevolatility
When
Retirees and those nearing retirement face a familiar dilemma: how to g
income without missing out when markets rally After years of near-zero yields fixed-income
Retirees and those nearing retirement face a familiar dilemma: how to generate dependable income without missing out when markets rally After years of near-zero yields fixed-income returns have finally climbed to levels worth considering and cash isn't quite as unproductive asitoncewas.Meanwhile, dividend stocks still play a role, albeit in a landscape where yields can vary significantly
Rather than fixating on
consider broad guardrails” that let you adjust with market swings and personalcomfort: · Stocks (40–60%) A core blend of broadmarket funds and select dividendgrowerscanoffer
· Bonds & Inflation-Protected Notes ( 3 0 – 5 0 % ) L a d
theirlong-termaverage,so it may pay to look beyond headline large-cap names. Specialized income funds can boost yield, but they carry added risks—credit, liquidity or sector concentration—thatdeserveclose scrutiny Meanwhile,
portfolio that weathers volatility while delivering the income you need is part art part science If you're unsure where to fall within these ranges—orhowtobalance competing priorities like income vs. growth—it can help to talk through the trade-offs with a professional.
If you'd like a second opinion on your current
tailoringtheseguardrails
Why Today's Environment Feels Different In past,parkingsavings in short-term Treasuries meant sacrificing yield; now, even notes and money-market funds offerreturnsthatcanoffset inflation effectively
Why Today's Environment Feels Different Inthepast,parkingsavings in short-term Treasuries meant sacrificing yield; now, even two-year notes and money-market funds offerreturnsthatcanoffset inflation more effectively
st income. · Cash & ShortDuration Funds (10–15%)
ties short to intermediate—lockintoday'shigher yields while preserving principal.
Keep a cushion for unexpected expenses and toseizeopportunitieswhen
Making Income Work Without Overreaching Dividend yields across the S&P 500 remain below theirlong-termaverage,so it may pay to look beyond headline large-cap names. Specialized income funds can boost yield, but they carry added risks—credit, liquidity or sector concentration—thatdeserveclose scrutiny Meanwhile, inflation-protected securities can hedge hedge against rising prices withoutthesamedegreeof stock-marketexposure.
Before making any shifts,consider:
securities can hedge against rising prices withoutthesamedegreeof stock-marketexposure.
RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz
Older adults can benefit greatlyfrompetownership, aslongascertainconsiderations are made to ensure proper animal care. Read thisstoryonline.
ensure proper animal care. Read thisstoryonline.
BRYAN-COLLEGE
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — The number ofadultsaged65andolder isgrowing,andolderadults are at higher risk for social isolationandlonelinessdue to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older,
STATION — The number ofadultsaged65andolder isgrowing,andolderadults are at higher risk for social isolationandlonelinessdue to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the National Institute On Aging The
companionship of a m wagging tail or a soft purr, however, can enrich the livesofolderadults.
Dr Erin Ray a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares the physical and mental health benefits of olderadultshavinga to walk by their side through theirgoldenyears.
Dr Erin Ray a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares the physical and mental health benefits of olderadultshavingapetto walk by their side through theirgoldenyears.
ityintheirdailylives.
intheirdailylives.
“Numerousstudieshave been conducted to assess the pet ownership,” Ray said. “Pet owners tend to be more physically active have a reduced risk of heart disease,andengageinmore social interactions with others due to Consequently they often experience less loneliness and stress to peoplewithout
“Numerousstudieshave been conducted to assess the advantages of pet ownership,” Ray said. “Pet owners tend to be more physically active have a reduced risk of heart disease,andengageinmore social interactions with others due to their pets Consequently they often experience less loneliness and stress compared to peoplewithoutpets.”
H
so provides structure to older owners’ days and keeps them busi
establishandmaintaintheir
Having a pet also provides structure older owners’ days and keeps them busier as they establishandmaintaintheir pet da
e, including regular walks,andplaytime.
benefit,
getting yourself dressed, andcaringforthehouseand yard tend to be more important when another livingcreatureisrelyingon you,”Raysaid.“Also,pets are often very affectionate and be great listeners, acting as a for
getting yourself dressed, andcaringforthehouseand yard tend to be more important when another livingcreatureisrelyingon you,”Raysaid.“Also,pets are often very affectionate and can be great listeners, acting as a confidant for acting theirowner.”
FurryFriendships
A perhaps unexpected consequ
A perhaps unexpected
ce of pet ownership for older people isthatapetmaybringthem out into their neighborhood, attracting neighbors and friendly faces of all kinds, thereby alleviating isolation.
“Olderownerswith
“Olderownerswithpets
talking or about an animal rather than directly toastranger
talking to or about an animal rather than directly toastranger
dilemmas for
dilemmas for an older owner
owner
Rayalsonotesthatthese relationshipscanoftenlead to people performing favorsforoneanother such ashousesittingorfeedinga neighbor s pet This can effectively foster a support system from non-family m
me invested in the well-being of the older adult – especially when family is not nearby
Rayalsonotesthatthese relationshipscanoftenlead to people performing favorsforoneanother such ashousesittingorfeedinga neighbor s pet This can effectively foster a support system from non-family members to become invested in the well-being of the older adult – especially when family is not nearby
Considerations
Considerations
The greatest priority in olderadultpetownershipis ensuringthattheownercan properlycare theanimal theyarecommittingto. Specific challenges older pet owners may encounterinclude:
The greatest priority in olderadultpetownershipis ensuringthattheownercan properlycarefortheanimal theyarecommittingto. Specific challenges older pet owners may encounterinclude:
The Paw-fect Match an older adult is selecting the “purrfect” pet to match the specific needs in their life, there are severalimportantfactorsto consider
Finding The Paw-fect Match When an older adult is selecting the “purrfect” pet to match the specific needs in their life there are severalimportantfactorsto consider
For example the size and type of pet is entirely dependentontheperson.
For example the and type of pet is entirely dependentontheperson.
“Pets can range from horses, to dogs, to birds, to fish and everything in between,”Raysaid.“Afew things owners should consider when choosing a companion a
more serious note, who
risks should be cautious when
lifestyle and personal physical abilities; the cost of ownership; and breed characteristics.” “
range from horses, to dogs, birds, to fish in between,”Raysaid. few things owners should consider when choosing a comp nion are th ir lifestyle and personal physical abilities; cost of and breed characteristics.” O
theyareinclinedtoassist help the challenges by owner
Difficulty administering medication for a pet’s chronic illness or other ailment.
Difficulty administering medication for a pet’s chronic illness or other ailment.
activity mental stimulation, and positive interactionsforboththeownerand theirpet,”Raysaid.
, ’s including regular meals walks,andplaytime. One
activity mental stimulation, and positive interactionsforboth ownerand theirpet,”Raysaid.
Four-LeggedTherapists In addition, pets help fulfill the emotional and caregiving instincts that man
“Getting
neighborhood with both fellow pet owners and people without pets,” Ray said.“Petsoftenencourage people to step outside for walksorvisitpublicplaces likedogparks,horsebarns, and so on, where they can interactwithotherpeople.”
with both pet owners and without pets,” said.“Petsoftenencourage to step outside walksorvisitpublicplaces likedogparks,horsebarns, so on, where they interactwithother
Forming connections in the community
community
adorable companion by side,aspeople
Struggling to keep up with more active pets
physical needs, like frequent walks, playing with toys, or horseback or riding.
Struggling to up with more active pets physical needs, like frequent walks, playing with toys, horseback riding.
Gettingpetstoandfrom veterinary visits, traveling with owners, or finding carewhenleavingtown.
Getting toandfrom veterinary visits, traveling with owners, or finding carewhenleavingtown.
Ray also identifies behavioral challenges as anotherpotentialhurdlefor older owners. Extreme codependence can lead to high cases of anxiety that
Ray also identifies behavioral challenges as anotherpotentialhurdlefor older owners. Extreme
Much like searching for abest whoselifestyle aligns with own, their next furry best friend should desire the day-todayroutinetheyareableto offer Pet Talk is
Much like searching for abestfriendwhoselifestyle aligns with their own, their next furry best friend should desire the day-todayroutinetheyareableto offer Pet
“For example, owners who don't want or are unabletogoonhikes,runs, or walks may avoid very athletic and highenergydogs,”Raysaid.
“For example, owners who don't want to or are unabletogoonhikes,runs, or long walks may avoid very athletic and highenergydogs,”Raysaid. On
Anotherconsiderationis being wary of pets that showcase signs of separation anxiety if the owner travels frequently and is unable to bring their nervous furry friend along fortheride.
Anotherconsiderationis being wary of pets that showcase of separation anxiety if the owner travels and is unable to bring their nervous friend along fortheride.
Ludwig still got vast applause, after being turned around to enjoy the audience’s by contralio solo
CarolineUnger
WithallthatIshouldn't haveseenandexperienced,I was emotionally dead for decades And until I startedwritingaboutmusicI didn’t know I could show emotion again. I shed not onetearatseeingoppressed peoples freed, the aftermath of battle, viewing broken bodies,noratmycancer nor atmyparent'sfunerals. But music is all about emotion, and what you feel when those wonderful notes hit your ear drums. Music is about sensations and destiny, and experiences, goodorbad. Musicisabout love and loss. It’s about adoration for the composer andpraisefortheconductor and the musicians, and their ability to work together to provide such wonderful harmonies.
In studying Beethoven’s history, I can understandhim. Aftermycancer likehislossofhearing,Itoo shunned public life Shutting myself off from others, not wanting to share my ills over my war zoned body that will never heal. Why share a life with someone, when I require collateraldamagetripstothe ER yearly (which I drive myself), should my bowels takeanunfortunateturnand cease operations temporarily But I never considered if someone wants to share their life with me. I once thought that a woman that has had ovarian cancer would make a perfect partner; seeing at least we could have something in common. Beethoven never married, but he did have his ‘Immortal Beloved,’ an aristocraticwoman.
Beethoven s 9th, I believe holds a lot of internal perspectives on our
ownlives. Andlookatwhat Ludwig had to go through just to write the work. He went 10 years between his 8th and 9th symphony performances, and just the thoughtofamanbeingdeaf writing such an intense piece, based on the memory of the sounds of the instrumentsherememberedwhen he had still the use of the
Beethoven received the commission from The Philharmonic Society of London in 1817, but the work was not completed until February 1824, a full seven years The 4th
admiration for Friedrich Schiller spoem‘OdetoJoy’ set to choral. I’d imagine thatafewmayhavecalledit a genius work of art at the time, but something so new would also take a bombardment of criticism as well. Not everyone is going to agree on everything, nor shouldthey butenoughtime has passed for the different generations to pass judgement,andit’sapiecethathas stood the test of time, especially the 4th movement.
The Ninth Symphony arguably gives birth to the music philosopher by examining its nature, expression,value,itsimpact onotherformsofartandthe listener themselves Coupledoffofthat,Iwould imaginethatitwouldinspire those who wish to break it down to methodology, closely analysing the score for Beethoven’s underlying motivations, and how it managed to become a coherent string of notes that unifies one's spirit when the soundwaves hit you I appreciate the peace here and the chaos there, and depending upon the listener it conveys different meanings. For me, it’s the difference between waking upinacabininamountainoussettingwiththeoneyou love, versus being diagnosed with cancer, or
After many health struggles, Mary Jeanette Bartram McCo
k passed away on May 9, 2025attheageof85. She wasbornonDecember14, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was the daughter of John Lucas Bartram and Mary Elsie Orr She attended high school in Detroit, Michigan Her preceding employer was Continental Airlines in Houston, Texas.
Mary lived in Texas, Utah Louisiana Michig
California for numerous years She enjoyed all typesofmusicandmovies. Oilpaintingwasherfinest talent She excelled in gardening and decorating. She played the violin and piano in high school. In her younger years, Mary and her husband AW McCormick, Jr., enjoyed dancing the popular BOP
scrambling for cover to safety in a combat zone whencomingunderfire. It’s the listener’s life experiencesthatdictateswhatyou get out of Beethoven, and it means The World to me. It has refilled my emotional well again after decades of being dry I can feel again, andhaveawantforlove.
Ifinditcomfortingthat Beethoven’s 9th in live performance,hasneverbeen performed the same way twice. Each conductor has their own pace and each instrument may look alike buttheyeachhavetheirown flaws at the cellular level; thenyouhaveeachmusician and their interpretation and individual timing of each noteplayed. Then,ofcourse each vocalist is different,
Maryissurvivedbyher sister, Sarah Bartram JamesandhusbandPaulA. James,hergrandsonsDace C McCormick, Richard McCormick, Jr , and Matthew Christopher Vela,andhergranddaught
Ma
y
McCormick, Marissa Fay Fletcher, Christina Maria Wil
Megan Holditch. Mary is survived by several great grandchildren including but not limited to great
Bradley McCormick,
Whittington and great granddaughterCaraRobb.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and h e r h u s b a n d , AW McCormick, Jr , her children Richard Dale
, Deborah Gay McCormick
andthenyouhavetoaccount for their timing; not to mention if they may or may not be at peak performance, while
rs may be sufferingthebeginningsofa cold. Butwhenitallcomes together it sounds enough like what Beethoven envisioned, even in his deaf state, of which the memory of the original concert passed away when the last attendeedied,possiblyeven livinguntilthe20thCentury Then let s consider the listener themselves Are theirearsfullofwax? Thus blocking the true essence of the music being emanated. Yes ear syringing was availablein1824,butwould it have been in practical usageforconcertgoersback in the day? I’m sure that
most have clean ears before attending a performance of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra,IknowIdo. Eachmovementofthe 9thoffersdifferentemotions to the listener There is an emotionalscriptoflifebeing played out, with Beethoven installed remembrances of his past works denoting great military heroism, funeral marches and low conditions. Thenyouhave aniconicsenseofnatureand thebeautyitrepresentsinan idealizedform,representing peace,calm,andlove;plusit gives the orchestra rest beforethefinale. Ofcourse, the 4th movement is the greatest piece of music ever written to stand the test of time. If it means enough to you, it will make your skin bubble. Beethoven really did change music forever, encompassingTheWorldon every continent, even in rural African towns in, where the 9th smashes through ethnic barriers, in both the secular and religious worlds It was Beethoven’s Gift to The World, and it’s still being unwrappedeveryday
ChurchofSt.John, CornerstoneChurch, LighthouseFellowship Church Montgomery,936-5827700
retreatandwildlifecenter (936)597-3949
Montgomery,936-5821977
2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936-5975757
Mary will rest in peace
withherlatehusband,AW McCormick, Jr , at the Houston National CemeteryinHouston,Texas.
Weatherly and Shelly ReneeMcCormick.
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL
Cause Number: 25-03-04578
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService
MelisaMiller WilliamJennings
P.O.Box2985
3333LeeParkway
Conroe,Texas77305 EighthFloor
DallasTX75219
THE STATE OF TEXAS
NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouor yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby 10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedate of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."
To:TheUnknownHeirsatLawofThomasStanton,deceased
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the 23rddayofJune,2025beforethe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 25th day of March, 2025, in this case, numbered25-03-04578onthedocketofsaidcourt.
TheOriginalPetitionseeksanordertoforeclosethelienonthepropertyandasserta claim to the property located at 9617 Creek Vista Lane, Willis, Texas 77378, legally describedas:
Lot two (2), in block two (2) of Creekside Acres section one (1), a subdivision in MontgomeryCounty Texas,accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinet P,Sheet159ofthemaprecordsofMontgomeryCounty,Texas. asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.
The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirementsoflaw andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.
BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 24-07-10389 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 15TH day of OctoberAD. 2024 and directed and delivered to me as ConstableofMontgomeryCountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas.Ihaveonthe22ND day of AprilAD. 2025 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately10:00AM.onthefirstTuesdayinJuneAD.2025,itbeingthe3RDofsaidmonthat public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe,TX77301ofsaidMontgomeryCounty,Texas,alltherighttitleandinterest,ifany,whichthe defendant had on the 15TH day of October AD. 2024 or at any time thereafter of and in the followingdescribedpropertytowit:
Lot19,block4,ofGrangerPinesSec1,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas,according to the map or plat thereof recorded in cabinet Z, sheet 6291, plat records of Montgomery County,Texasmorecommonlyknownas14360WestPineHeartDrive,Conroe,TX77302
1. $3,556.88PrincipalSum
2. $4,105.50AttorneyFees
3. Post Judgment interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgmentissigneduntilfullypaid.
4. $668.56CourtCost(includesprocessserverfees)
5. $0.00JudgmentCredit
The above property is levied on as the property of Michael Zuniga and will be sold to satisfy a judgmentinthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasrenderedonthe15TH dayofOctoberA.D.2024infavorofGrangerPinesHomeownersAssociation,Inc.andagainstthe saidMichaelZuniga.
TexasRulesofCivilProcedure643-goodsandchattelspledgedormortgagedassecurityforanydebt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignmentormortgagesubjectthereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.
THESTATEOFTEXAS * COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County Texas on the 1stday of April, 2025 in favor of Walden on Lake Conroe CommunityImprovementAssociation,Inc. recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo. 24-04-05899,in th th the 284 Judicial District Court of Montgomery County,Texas on the 26 day of December 2024, againstAllUnknownHeirsofToddHoffman(Deceased)andJaleneMBlanscet(Deceased),Et Al.
Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas, th rd didonthe24 dayofApril2025levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe3 dayofJune 2025,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interest that the said defendant All Unknown Heirs ofTodd Hoffman (Deceased) and Jalene M Blanscet(Deceased),EtAl.hadinthepropertydescribedbelow:
PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:
PrincipalSum
Feesandexpenses
Interest on the total judgment at the rate of 8.5% per annum compounded annuallyuntilpaid.
JudgmentCredit Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty: LOT 41, BLOCK 70, WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION SEVENTEEN, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOR PLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETC,SHEET55AOFTHEMAPAND/ORPLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4230WINDSWEPTDRIVE,MONTGOMERY,TEXAS77356
NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.
MontgomeryCounty Texas Lot30,Block1,LaderaTrailsSection1,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty,Texas,according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 7104, of the Map Records of MontgomeryCounty,Texas(the"Property").
1 $2,164.27PrincipalSum
2 $1,993.15AttorneyFees
SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.
NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.
4 $382.00CourtCost
5 $0.00JudgmentCredit NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE
ifany whichthe defendant had on the 10TH day of January A.D. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the followingdescribedpropertytowit:
TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofCARLOSEMANUELPENAHENRIQUEZand SHIRLEYJ.SILVAJIMENEZ,jointlyandseverally,andwillbesoldtosatisfyajudgmentinthe 457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasrenderedonthe10THdayofJanuary A.D. 2025 in favor of LADERATRAILS COMMUNITYASSOCIATION and against the said CARLOS EMANUELPENAHENRIQUEZ and SHIRLEY J. SILVAJIMENEZ, jointly and severally
with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage. BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 24-10-15916 on a judgment renderedinsaidcourtonthe10THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025anddirectedanddeliveredtomeas ConstableofMontgomeryCountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.Ihaveonthe29TH day of AprilA.D. 2025 levied upon and will offer for
NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofLILLIUNELSIE ROSSWHITEHOUSE,Deceased,wereissuedonApril10,2025,inCauseNo.25-47949-P,pending in the Probate Court No: ONE (1) OF Montgomery County Texas, to: Linda Marie Whitehouse Legendre.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw AttorneyatLaw
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KATHLEEN
REIDKINGA/K/AKATHYKINGA/K/AKATHLEENR.KING,Deceased,wereissuedonMay2, 2025 , in Cause No. 25-48172-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County,Texas, to:
All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law All persons having claimsshouldaddressthemincareoftherepresentativeattheaddressstatedabove.
DATEDthe13thdayofMay,2025.
By:/s/CynthiaFine
CynthiaFine
TheFineFirm
1807-ANantucketDrive
Houston,Texas,77057
Telephone:713-252-0232Facsimile:832-553-7716
Email:cfine@thefinefirm.com
TXBarNumber:18554500
ATTORNEYFORTHEEXECUTOR
PublishedDate:May14,2025
CITATION BYPUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP 25-48129-P
YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDeclareHeirshipfiledby George Frederick Gordon, II. at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said applicationwasfiledonMarch25,2025.
Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.
ApplicationhasbeenmadewiththeTexasAlcoholicBeverageCommission foraMixedBeverageRestaurantPermitwithFoodandBeverageCertificate bySunshineRestaurantsLLCdbaMagnoliaDiner#2,tobelocatedat19786 State Highway 105 W, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas 77356. Officers of said corporation are Manubhai Jayantilal Patel, Managing Member
PublishedDates:May14,21,2025
NOTICEOFPUBLICSALE
Thepropertycommonlyknownas25906SpringCreekDr Spring,TX77389isscheduledtobesold at public foreclosure at 06/03/2025 at 10:00AM or no later than 3 hours thereafter at 301 N. Main Street,Conroe,TXorasdesignatedbytheCountyCommissioner`sOfficeinMontgomeryCounty, Texas,oriftheprecedingareaisnolongerthedesignatedarea,attheareamostrecentlydesignatedby the Montgomery County Commissioner's Court. The Substitute Trustee will be Patricia Poston, David Poston, Nick Poston, Chris Poston, Mo Taherzadeh, Amar Sood, Selim Taherzadeh, and MichaelLinke,anytoact.Thewinningbidderbuys“asis”andmustpayattheauctionwithcertified funds. PublishedDates:May7,14,21,28,2025
1838OldTownPlatofMontgomery Found;BeingRestored
by
byRubenBorjas,Jr
1838 Old Town Plat of Montgomery Found; BeingRestored
ment in the early those down roots between the San Jacinto Lake became settlers Lake Creek Settle-
A187yearoldPlatof Montgomery, or ‘New’ Town of Montgomery ‘On theHill’drawnbyanearly Lake Creek Settlement pioneer was recently rediscovered by a former MISD Texas History teacher, Brenda Beaven, a
A Platof Montgomery or New Town of ‘On the drawn an Lake Creek Settlement pioneer recently rediscovered by former MISD Texas History teacher, Brenda Beaven, a d mb r o the
ment in the early 1830’s, and those who put down roots between the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Creek became known as settlers to the Lake Creek Settlement.
1837’s‘Telegraph Register,’ with
TheoriginalMexican LandGrantrecipient,John Corner, sold William C. Clark 600 acres of land in the most northwestern corner of the Corner League in 1831. In 1835, W W Shepperdpurchased
Mexican Grantrecipient, Corner, 600 land in most Corner 1831. W
July1837’s‘Telegraphand Texas Register,’ with the headline ‘Montgomery,’ along with his business partner, John Wyatt ‘J.W.’ Moody who was previously County Clerk for Montgomery County, Alabama. Moody would become the Republic of Texas’firstAuditor Later that year Montgomery County, Texas had been createdinDecember1837. Historian Robin Montgomery has noted that in
partner, John Wyatt Moody who previClerk Montgomery County Alabama. become Republic year Montgomery had createdin 1837. Robin has noted
Montgomery Historical Society The 1838 document originally signed by William Watters WW Shepperd who founded the new town site when he purchased land from John Corner in February 1839 after being fouryearsinthearea. The earliest settlers to the regionreceivedlandgrants from the Mexican govern-
Montgomery Historical Society 1838 document originally signed Watters WW Shepperd who founded town site when he purchased land from Corner in February 1839 after being fouryears area. The earliest the region landgrants from the govern-
western 200 600, a square firstsite town of the Lake known Montgomery Hill Creek is today ahomefor family on the trading post, for lots to be in
the western 200 acres of Clark’s 600, a square that wouldbecomethefirstsite of the town of the Lake Creek Settlement later known as Montgomery Under the Hill near where Town Creek is located today Shepperd builtahomeforhisfamily on the land, opened a trading post, and advertised for lots to be sold in
of The Vol. Page 156, by the a entity February in a letter W to G W date with Lake Creek Settlepioneer Stewart’sattendanceat
Papers of The Texas Revolution,’ Vol. 9, Page 156, by John H. Jenkins, that Montgomery ‘Under the Hill’ was a known entity by February 13, 1836 in a letter from ActingGovernorJamesW Robinson, to J G W Pierson, the date coincides with Lake Creek Settlement pioneer Charles B. Stewart’sattendanceatthe
ChapterMember ReceivesPinsAt MonthlyMeeting
byEvaRains
Her C.Winn, was l
the regiment participated in the Shenandoah Valley operations and disbanded duringthespringof1865. Ifyoudesiretolearn if you have a Confederate ancestor, contact our c
‘Convention of 1836,’ whichresultedintheTexas Declaration of IndependencefromMexico,andhis marriage to W W Sheppard’sdaughter Julia.
‘Convention of 1836,’ whichresultedintheTexas Declaration Independence Mexico,andhis ma ri t Sheppard’sdaughter Julia.
“The plat theAddison-Gandy historicalhomes Historic Montgomery,” said Ms. Beaven. “I it in the Nathaniel Hart Museum marked ‘fragile.’”
“The plat came from theAddison-GandyHouse, oneofthehistoricalhomes in Historic Montgomery,” said Ms. Beaven. “I found it in the Nathaniel Hart Davis Museum marked as ‘fragile.’”
of problems with the creek the flies mosquitos, by 1837Shepperdwaseyeing andsettledadealin February 1838, when he purchased 212 acres land JohnCorner, south the 200 he purchasedfrom three earlier In the thefirst Commissioners Court, donated a the new town landand of in for the town being named county seat of gomery County By 1838, tolease sell for the first
One of the problems with the creek were the fliesandmosquitos,andby 1837Shepperdwaseyeing thehill,andsettledadealin February 1838, when he purchased 212 acres of landfromJohnCorner,due south of the 200 acres he purchasedfromClarkthree years earlier In the minutesofthefirstmeeting of Commissioners Court, Shepperd donated a half interest in the new town landand60acresofpinein return for the town of Montgomery being named the county seat of Montgomery County ByApril 1838, Shepperd made a dealtoleaseorsellahouse to the County for the first Courthouse in Montgomery
“This is very important document,” said illy y Du n, the Historical the original town as noted by Sheppard, and has a Courthouse shownin
“This is a very important document,” said Billy Ray Duncan, PresidentoftheMontgomery Historical Society “It shows the original layout of the town as noted by W.W Sheppard, and even has a Courthouse clearly showninthecenter.”
The of was a on the part the ofthe forthe town notyet taken place, newly
ThePlatofMontgomery was a planning document on the part of Shepperd, since the purchaseofthelandforthe uppernewtownhadnotyet taken place, but the newly
County of its Courts soon the plat of his plans. The is terrible shape, before gin l d u t deteriorated fills in does town of Much writingis To the “Plan of town Montgomery,January Anotherline Reserve W.W Shepperd,” an with its associated The current state of the plat its
thin ofthe acidic ink, nature thin metal of dip usedat
formed County had a meeting of its Commissioners Courts soon after, and surely Shepperd presented the plat in that meeting telling of his plans. The document is in terrible shape, but an old copy made before the original document deteriorated fills in the missing pieces The document does contain part of a sentence “which the town of Montgomery consist.” Much of the writingisillegible. Tothe right of the document is written, “Plan of the town ofMontgomery,January1, 1838.” Anotherlineoftext reads “Line of Reserve of W.W Shepperd,” with an original signature with its associated swirls. The current state of the plat is undisplayable, showing its misshapen edges, lots and naturalcut-throughsdueto thethinnatureofthepaper, the acidic ink, and the biting nature of the thin metal nib of the dip pen usedatthetime.
The Montgomery History Society has restoredseveraldocuments inthepastfortheCityand MISD. An 1856 ‘Monk’s New American Map,’ was found by Montgomery His
Soc
ety members years ago, and thatdocumentwasrestored and donated to the City of Montgomery, which is on display at City Hall. And just recently, a copy of the 1848 Act of the Texas Legislaturethatcreatedthe Montgomery Academy, was presented by the historical society to the Montgomery Independent School District Board, and is on display at the Montgomery ISD AdministrationBuilding.
The Montgomery History Society restoredseveraldocuments inthepastfortheCityand MISD. An 1856 New American Map,’ found by Montgomery Hi tori al So iet members ago, and that and to the City of Montgomery, which is on display at Hall. just recently, a of the 1848 Act of the Legislature createdthe Montgomery Academy, was presented by the historical society to the Montgomery School Board, and is on display at the Montgomery ISD Administration
“Wedoplanonhaving the 1838 Plat restored,” said Duncan. “That is our only plan at this time, but theboardwilldecideonits dispositionatalaterdate.”
“Wedo onhaving the 1838 restored,” said Duncan. “That is our only plan at this but the willdecide its dispositionatalater
Article and picture by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter 2025 a 2523, Garland
Virginia. B s m
This regiment was was organizedinJuly1861and includedmenfromvarious countiesinVirginia. Co.B w
May 3, 2025 was a special day for Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe chapter member, Bette Garland She received her 10 year membership pin from the chapter and also an ancestorinsigniapin. Her ancestor was WilliamHarryC.Winn,he wasbornJuly12,1843and died January 31, 1881 and is buried in the Atkins Cemetery in Pope County, Arkansas. Winn married Elizabeth "Mittie" Williamson in 1871. He mustered in with Co B, 22nd Regiment Virginia InfantryCSA
This week’s Veteran is Bill Eustes, who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1953 as an enlisted aircraft and engine mechanic. Hethengotthe CalltoServeTheLord,and entered college to become a Methodist Minister Eustes was commissioned as an officer Chaplain in 1965-1991 with the U.S. Air Force. His first duty station was Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, then he was sent to Ubon, Thailand, during the Vietnam Conflict. Eustes was also stationedatPopeAirForce Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Eielson AFB in Alaska, near Fairbanks;
A
said he was glad to graduate from the course. Eusteswasalsostationedat Columbus AFB in Mississippi;TinkerAFBin Oklahoma, and Rhein Main AFB in Frankfurt, WestGermany,from19861989. Hislastdutystation was Carswell AFB near Fort Worth. During his career,Eustesflewinmany different planes, but enjoyed being on the ground. He is a proud member of Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group, and is a proud WiseCrackWarrior Good LuckBill,andCongratulations on being MCNs ‘VeteranoftheWeek’. week’s served
to Lord, college Methodist Minister Eustes was in Air His Beach, then was Ubon, during the was also at in Fairbanks; Bill was in passed a minutes walked car time almost caught Eustes i me on o sunrise
He visited sitesof in was sent War i s s other from lum u F Oklahoma, in from is Flight proud
EnglandAFBinLouisiana. When Bill was sent to Izmir AFB, Turkey in the early 1980’s, when he he passed nearby a Pan Am officeonetime,itexploded afewminuteslaterafterhe walkedpassed. Infact,his car at the time almost caught on fire. While in Turkey, Eustes guided airmen on tours of Christiansites,andhegave a sunrise service at the Ephesus Ancient Greek Theater there. He also visitedallsevensitesofthe churches in the Book of Revelation. Even though Billwasachaplain,hewas senttotheAirWarCollege, where he learned about logistical systems, amongst other things. He
‘Veteranofthe
VisitToTheOld UniversityBuilding Museum
Home in Austin Texas
in Austin Texas
Recently, I was invited to visit the Old University Building (OEM) on the campus at Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches. As Historian Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy, there was no hesitation to accept such an invitation.
As my husband, Jim, and I made our annual trek to
Jefferson, Texas, to participate in the Battle of Jefferson re-enactment weekend, we visited the museum housed on the secondfloorofthishistoric building.
Recently, I invited to visit the Old University Building (OEM) on the campus Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches. As Historian Of Arc 2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy, there was hesitation to accept such an invitation. As my husband, Jim, and I made our annual trek to Jeff son, xas, to participate in the of Jefferson re-enactment weekend, we visited the museum housed on the secondfloor thishistoric building.
Constructed
Howard of Henderson and erectedin1859. According to the SFA website, “The building served as a hospital during the Civil War and as a barrack for Confederate troops ” It also served as part of Nacogdoches High School until the 1930s and was restored in 1960. The first floorofthebuildingwithits 13’ ceilings, its original hardwood floors, beautiful antique furniture and accessories is impressive This floor is used as an event venue for weddings, receptions, teas and the like. To me, it looked like the perfect venue for a southernheritageball.
the 1930s 1960. ofthebuildingwithits ceilings, its original floors, beautiful and impressive This floor used as an receptions, teas like. To looked like perfect venue for southernheritageball.
We were in awe as we entered the museum on the second floor a large room with20’ceilings. Wewere anxioustoseetheCivilWar artifacts on loan from the Texas Civil War Museum (TCWM) that recently closed
A
were in as museum floor a room 20’ceilings. Wewere anxiousto CivilWar on loan Civil War Museum recently
of handmade red bricks in a modified style,the OEM was designed by Mr of Henderson erected 1859. the SFA building erved s hospital during War and as a barrack troops ” It
clo in Ft rt ong t e it s w spotted in a display was a carvedin shapeof holding body carved and is presumed have made in
ms we spotted in a display case was a beautiful redwood walking cane. The handle wascarvedintheshapeofa hand holding a document. The body was carved with floralandribbondesigns.It is presumed to have been made in the Confederate
(Accordingto database, was in1884 a for
Other items loan included knife and fork set, tin cup, ironstone plate a o d r f k Most interesting was wood of Robert Lee his Traveler, carved W Brown apan Brownwasa beautiful brown, brocade vest made for M when presided the convention Texas in framed shadow
(Accordingtothehistorical marker database, the Confederate Home was establishedin1884toserve as a residence for disabled and indigent Confederate veterans). Other items on loan included a knife and fork set, a tin cup, an ironstone plate and a powder flask Most interesting was a wood figure of Robert E. Lee on his horse, Traveler, carved byT W Brownusingapan knife.Brownwasaresident oftheConfederateHome.A beautiful brown, silk brocade vest made for Judge Oran M Roberts, worn when he presided at the convention for Texas secessioninFebruary1861, hung in a framed shadow box.
Ona inthe grand room, sabers and muskets were anchored to the table liftedjust high to feel its I amazedatthe weight of them. Standing ear he t bl wa a wearing gray and kepi. a person” hadtotryon kepi
Theseitems educational for visiting
Onatable,situatedinthe center of this grand room, lay sabers and muskets They were anchored to the tablebutcouldbeliftedjust high enough to feel its weight.Iwasamazedatthe weight of them. Standing near the table was a mannequin wearing a gray uniform and kepi. Being a “hatperson”Ihadtotryon the kepi no worries Theseitemsareeducational props for children visiting
themuseum.
primarily cam
Justaswewereaboutto walk through the door to exit, there it was, the “find of the day” Framed and hangingonthewallwasthe original flag of the 17th Texas Consolidated (Dismounted) Cavalry Regiment, Tyler Unit, X Flag.The description reads that This regiment was formed on July 1, 1863, in the Trans-Mississippi Department The men
we to walk through the to exit, it was, “find of the day” Framed and hanging thewall the original flag of the 17th Texa Cons li d (Dismounted) Cavalry Regiment, X Flag.The reads that This regiment was formed in the Trans-Mississippi Department The men
pr m i y c m fro northeast Texas, Miss Watson theflag it on 1863,at p j t o t id of LA.”
from northeast Texas, including NacogdochesCounty Miss Watsonmadetheflagoutof silk and presented it to the unitonJuly6,1863,attheir camp just out
Shreveport,LA.” We spent over an hour browsing through the museumandfoundittobea perfect“visittothepast”to
