Each year Judge Echo Hutson of the County Court at Law No 4 in Montgomery County, The Montgomery District Women’s Center, and the District Attorney’s office, teamuptobringawareness to survivors of domestic violence
This year’s ceremonyonOctober14th, the event was much more tolerable weather-wise on theterrace,intheshadeand lower highway volumes grantedbytheprotectionof the new Honored Mission Hall, to be dedicated in November as part of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III, Chairman of the Montgomery County n Veterans Memorial Commission, welcomed all who attended the ceremony, and in typical JudgeJimmiehumor,tried to corral everyone in the back to find a seat. Judge Echo is a tour de force in combating
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“Each flower that touches the water this evening represents a life,” said Judge Hutson. “The flowers are each stories of courageandhope.”
Each year Judge Court Law No 4 in Montgomery County, Center, to of domestic violence This year’s ceremony October14th, the event theterrace,inthe highway theprotection the new Mission to dedicated part o o y o n C. III, of o o y o an M r l all and in humor, to to a Echo tour ba i violence Lake’ o d d me violence survivors, a en or m prosecutors, community to cruelty deserves upon them a violence, as prosecutor, has court, faces and place the are s f o o She and in at a the Hutson.
The Lake’ ceremony, she recognized domestic violence survivors, victim advocates,firstresponders, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and community leaders; all dedicated to stopping domestic cruelty that no one deserves thrust upon them Flowers on The Lake is a tribute to the survivors of domestic violence,andalsoactsasa
Hutson, a previous prosecutor, has worked with Domestic Violence survivors,andseesthehurt in the victims in her court, theirhomes,andinfacesof
the women and children seeking a safe place from their abusers Domestic violence numbers across the nation are troubling to her, and the same can be said of Montgomery County Shenotedthat1in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men, will experience domestic violence at the hands of a
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CONROE, Texas –Child Advocates of Montgomery County held its fourth annual Cornament on Sunday, Oct 12 2025 at B52 Brewing Company in Conroe More than 150 players and guests came out to toss bags in the cornhole tournament and rally behind a mission to emp
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“In Our State, 205 Texans lost their lives to domestic violence in the last year 179 women and 26 men,” said Hutson Each of those numbers represents a person, with dreams, families, and futuresthatmattered.”
“In Our State, 205 Texans lost their lives to domestic violence in the last year 179 women and 26 men,” said Hutson Each of those numbers represents a person, with dreams, families, and futuresthatmattered.”
Judge Hutson went on to say that we not only remember the loss, but about the courage, and communities standing togethertoquelltheviolent threats that go on behind closed doors. She praised thefirstresponderswhoare on the front lines to establish order and safety for those who need it, for the police investigators, victim advocates, and service providers who harbor domestic violence victims, and assist them in restarting their lives free fromharm.
Judge Hutson went on to say that we not only remember the loss, but about the courage, and communities standing togethertoquelltheviolent threats that go on behind closed doors. She praised thefirstresponderswhoare on the front lines to establish order and safety for those who need it, for the police investigators, victim advocates, and service providers who harbor domestic violence victims, and assist them in restarting their lives free fromharm.
Jason Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff to County Judge Mark Keough, led thegroupintheinvocation, while Cindy Heiser The Woodlands Township Director led the group in pledges to The US and TexasFlags.
Jason Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff to County Judge Mark Keough, led thegroupintheinvocation, while Cindy Heiser The Woodlands Township Director led the group in pledges to The US and TexasFlags.
Judge Hutson, set a great formula in her remembrance for the ceremony in presenting a
Judge Hutson, set a great formula in her remembrance for the ceremony in presenting a
introduced and rightfully praised Victoria ‘Vicki’ Tompkins a US Navy Veteran and former New YorkCitybeatcop,withan impressive resume, now a victims advocate with the Precinct 3 Constable’s office. Tompkins after 5 years with the NYPD, with started working with domesticviolencevictims, and was shocked by what shewitnessedwiththe75th Precinct in East NewYork Brooklyn, as the Domestic ViolencePrecinctOfficer
introduced and rightfully praised Victoria ‘Vicki’ Tompkins a US Navy Veteran and former New YorkCitybeatcop,withan impressive resume, now a victims advocate with the Precinct 3 Constable’s office. Tompkins after 5 years with the NYPD, started working with domesticviolencevictims, and was shocked by what shewitnessedwiththe75th Precinct in East NewYork Brooklyn, as the Domestic ViolencePrecinctOfficer
“Domestic violence in any shape or form is never ever about love,” saidTompkins.“Itisabout powerandcontrol.”
“Domestic violence in any shape or form is never ever about love,” saidTompkins.“Itisabout powerandcontrol.”
Tompkins conducted countless interviews with victims, speaking with them, comforting, and essentiallybeggingthemto leave their abusers. In the toughest of times, she would have to leave the interview room out of angerandfrustration,when victimsofterribleviolence refused to depart from the exposedviolence. Mostof the excuses for remaining subjects to the abusers were lack of potential homes, work experience, pennilessness or the insistence that their abuser “wasreallyagoodperson,”
Tompkins conducted countless interviews with victims, speaking with them, comforting, and essentiallybeggingthemto leave their abusers. In the toughest of times, she would have to leave the interview room out of angerandfrustration,when victimsofterribleviolence refused to depart from the exposedviolence. Mostof the excuses for remaining subjects to the abusers were lack of potential homes, work experience, pennilessness or the insistence that their abuser “wasreallyagoodperson,”
coupledwithpromisesthat the abuse would not happen again. Tompkins argued that there is no mutual love between a victimandtheirabuser
Tompkinshasseenit all. She spoke on child abuse, where a young boy lessthanayearold,hadhis arm broken by his mother was
coupledwithpromisesthat the abuse would not happen again. Tompkins argued that there is no mutual love between a victimandtheirabuser Tompkinshasseenit all. She spoke on child abuse, where a young boy lessthanayearold,hadhis arm broken by his mother, was abusive to her daughter and husband as well. And in many cases, the abuse is multigenerational, so with so Tompkins’work,theaimis is always to break the cycle.
ive to her daughter and husband as well. And in many cases, the abuse is multigenerational, so with Tompkins’work,theaimis always to break the cycle. Following her retirement in 2007 from the NYPD, V i c k i m o v e d t o Montgomery County, and has been working with the Pct. 3 Constables office as their Victim Assistance Liaisonfor13yearsnow “I work as a bridge between the Constables office, and the agencies and services offered to the victimsandtheirfamilies,”
said Tompkins, who volunteers for Constable Gable’s office. “I get to do thisbecausethisplace,this county,cares.”
Following her retirement in 2007 from the NYPD, V i c k i m o v e d t o Montgomery County, and has been working with the Pct. 3 Constables office as their Victim Assistance Liaisonfor13yearsnow “I work as a bridge between the Constables office, and the agencies and services offered to the victimsandtheirfamilies,” said Tompkins, who volunteers for Constable Gable’s office. “I get to do thisbecausethisplace,this county cares.”
Ms. Tompkins noted thatthosewhoarereadyto stopthecycle,itwillnotbe easy but at the same time, those who come forward will not be abandoned. It takesfaith,courage,andan inner strength to get help beforeit'stoolate.
Ms. Tompkins noted thatthosewhoarereadyto stopthecycle,itwillnotbe easy but at the same time, those who come forward will not be abandoned. It takesfaith,courage,andan inner strength to get help beforeit'stoolate.
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MontgomeryCountyPct.3 Constable'sOffice,Lt.Ken Washington, the PIO and Community Officer andheworksquite often with Judge Hutson's office in working with domesticviolencevictims. Washington has been in law enforcement for 22 years, spent two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has seen a lot of different situations, with the Department of Public Safety, the Pflugerville Police Department, and now with the Pct 3 Constables. He loves his job, and just wants to help the citizenry, not wanting to see anyone hurt, sad, or angry, but that’s not the case.
MontgomeryCountyPct.3 Constable'sOffice,Lt.Ken Washington, the PIO and Community Engagement Officer andheworksquite often with Judge Hutson's office in working with domesticviolencevictims. Washington has been in law enforcement for 22 years, spent two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has seen a lot of different situations, with the Department of Public Safety, the Pflugerville Police Department, and now with the Pct 3 Constables. He loves his job, and just wants to help the citizenry, not wanting to see anyone hurt, sad, or angry, but that’s not the case.
Lt Washington’s personallifeandthethings he has witnessed on the job, requires a separation, and the walls he has built, constantly maintains a professional attitude and self discipline to remain a strong family man to his wife and three daughters, and to be an effective leaderwiththeConstable’s o f f i c e H i s l a w enforcement and military backgroundhasinfluenced him in his way of being driven to protect and serve citizens of Montgomery County Washingtonworksto m a i n t a i n h e a l t h y relationships with the county’s non-profit organizations that provide services to domestic violence victims most notably the Women’s Center Interfaith and Mosaic Family Services
He lauded them for being thereatallhoursoftheday and night to help not only victims of domestic violence, but women who have few resources due to job loss, eviction, or other circumstances; all goaled with the aim to get the victimsbackontrack.
Lt Washington’s personallifeandthethings he has witnessed on the job, requires a separation, and the walls he has built, constantly maintains a professional attitude and self discipline to remain a strong family man to his wife and three daughters, and to be an effective leaderwiththeConstable’s o f f i c e H i s l a w enforcement and military backgroundhasinfluenced him in his way of being driven to protect and serve citizens of Montgomery County Washingtonworksto m a i n t a i n h e a l t h y relationships with the county’s non-profit organizations that provide services to domestic violence victims most notably the Women’s Center Interfaith and Mosaic Family Services He lauded them for being thereatallhoursoftheday and night to help not only victims of domestic violence, but women who have few resources due to job loss, eviction, or other circumstances; all goaled with the aim to get the victimsbackontrack.
TheLieutenantspoke on his own episode with domestic violence in his own family, which he witnessedasasix-yearold boy He woke up to hearing screams and glass breaking, then seeing one family member choking another, having an dragthepersonaside. The incident was traumatic for
TheLieutenantspoke on his own episode with domestic violence in his his own family, which he witnessedasasix-yearold boy He woke up to hearing screams and glass breaking, then seeing one family member choking another, having an uncle uncle dragthepersonaside. The incident was traumatic for
Washington and he was very emotional in his description.
Washington and he was very emotional in his description.
for several months and soberforonlythreemonths when the incident happened. Herhusbandat thetimedidnotdrinkordo drugs, but was easily angered by petty issues and one day he her repeatedly in and out of consciousness.
for several months and soberforonlythreemonths when the incident happened. Herhusbandat thetimedidnotdrinkordo drugs, but was easily angered by petty issues and one day he beat her repeatedly in and out of consciousness.
“I’veneverforgotten that day said Lt Washingtonashepausedin reflection to the point of tears building “When I saw my parents fighting when I was six, it really botheredme.” “For all intents and purposes I should have been dead that day,” said Osborn of the dreadful episode. “If my daughter had not been with me, I wouldnotbeheretoday.”
“I’veneverforgotten that day said Lt Washingtonashepausedin reflection to the point of tears building “When I saw my parents fighting when I was six, it really botheredme.” “For all intents and purposes I should have been dead that day,” said Osborn of the dreadful episode. “If my daughter had not been with me, I wouldnotbeheretoday.”
His family did recover Washingtonhada strong family support network, with a strong grandmother, uncles and aunts, and older siblings who were supportive. His local church was also a source of outreach which brought hope to the young boy
His family did recover Washingtonhada strong family support network, with a strong grandmother, uncles and aunts, and older siblings who were supportive. His local church was also a source of outreach which brought hope to the young boy
“Thatcycleofmylife never started, because peoplewerethereforme,” he said “And after experiencingthat,IknewI wantedtohelppeople.”
“Thatcycleofmylife never started, because peoplewerethereforme,” he said “And after experiencingthat,IknewI wantedtohelppeople.”
For Washington, it was an epiphany, and has motivation to others in his career loves those he across, striving to be compassionate, and put an end to their He strivestobethelighthouse a victim to move in and finds educating in his community outreach is veryimportanttoshow organizations he visits that the resources are out there foruse.
For Washington, it was an epiphany, and has driven his motivation to help others in his career He loves those he runs across, striving to be compassionate, and put an end to their suffering. He strivestobethelighthouse for a victim to move forward in life, and finds thateducatingthepublicin his community outreach is veryimportanttoshowthe organizations he visits that the resources are out there foruse.
“Know that you are not alone, know that there issomeonetohelpyousee the light at the end the t u n n e l s a i d L t Washington, hespokeof no atheists in foxhole, speaking on his Faith in God. “If you are in your foxhole, I’m right there withyou.”
“Know that you are not alone, know that there issomeonetohelpyousee the light at the end of the t u n n e l s a i d L t Washington,ashespokeof no atheists in a foxhole, speaking on his Faith in God. “If you are in your foxhole, I’m right there withyou.”
Judge Hutson then introduced a woman, a vi tim of domestic violence,whomshefought for in the in as a prosecutor Osborn, has aninspirationtoEcho, admires her greatly for speaking forthosewho are still in violent homes. Theceremonywasthefirst time that Osborn has shared her story with public.
Judge Hutson then introduced a woman, a victim of domestic violence,whomshefought for in the courtroom in 2017 as a prosecutor Jessica Osborn, has been aninspirationtoEcho,and admires her greatly for speakingoutforthosewho are still in violent homes. Theceremonywasthefirst time that Osborn has shared her story with the public.
Ms.Osbornbecamea victim of domestic violence in October 2017. Shehadbeenindrugcourt
Ms.Osbornbecamea victim of domestic o violence in October 2017. Shehadbeenindrugcourt
Osborn’s case of survival was one of the worst that Montgomery Countyhaseverseen. She thanked the officers who h lped h r surviv , especially Conroe Police Department’s Officer Melchor, whom Osborn described as ‘being her strengthatatimewhenshe hadnone.’ the emerg ncy m dical personnel, Montgomery County Women’s Center, Rebecca Smith, Judge Hamilton, as well as the prosecutor and support staff of the Distri t Attorney’s office She praised Hutson for never up on her case, helping her recover being“TheAngelIprayfor to besidemeandgive mestrength.”
Osborn’s case of survival was one of the worst that Montgomery Countyhaseverseen. She thanked the officers who helped her survive,e especially Conroe Police Department’s Officer Melchor, whom Osborn described as ‘being her strengthatatimewhenshe hadnone.’ Shethankedthe emergency medical personnel, Montgomery County Women’s Center, Rebecca Smith, Judge Hamilton, as well as the prosecutor and support staff of the District Attorney’s office She praised Judge Hutson for never giving up on her case, helping her recover being“TheAngelIprayfor tostandbesidemeandgive mestrength.”
Assheclosed,Osborn mentioned her friend Kaitlyn,wholostherlifeat the hands of her husband, notingthattherearestillso many being abused, trying to make the decision to leave their tormentors She encourages those still facingthestruggletomake the right choice and leave theirabusers.
Assheclosed,Osborn mentioned her friend Kaitlyn,wholostherlifeat the hands of her husband, notingthattherearestillso many being abused, trying to make the decision to leave their tormentors She encourages those still facingthestruggletomake the right choice and leave theirabusers.
Following the ceremony, the crowd took the flowers down to the lake in the flag park to remember each life lost to domestic violence MontgomeryCountytakes a proactive stance towards domestic violence Flowers on The Lake projects to the community thatthereareresourcesout there for those suffering abuse,thattherearepeople who are ready to help victimsthataresufferingin silence.
Following the ceremony, the crowd took the flowers down to the lake in the flag park to remember each life lost to domestic violence m MontgomeryCountytakes a proactive stance towards domestic violence Flowers on The Lake projects to the community thatthereareresourcesout there for those suffering abuse,thattherearepeople who are ready to help victimsthataresufferingin silence.
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Dr JenniferSchleining, a clinical professor and headoftheDepartmentof Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Texas A&M College of VeterinaryMedicine&Biomedical Sciences and member of the AgriLife Research New World Screwworm Task Force, explains how livestock owners can identify and manage the parasite.
Dr JenniferSchleining, a clinical professor and headoftheDepartmentof Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Texas A&M College of VeterinaryMedicine&Biomedical Sciences and member of the AgriLife Research New World Screwworm Task Force, explains how livestock owners can identify and manage the parasite.
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“The larvae basically eat the animal from the outside in Schleining said. “It can happen very fast if you don’t catch it early.”
larvae basically eat the animal from the outside “It can happen very fast if you don’t catch it early.”
While the screwworm was once a major concern forU.S.livestock,decades ofcontroleffortshavekept it largely out of the country However, recent cases reported just south of the border serve as a warning for livestock owners to take preventive steps and act quickly if signsappear
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For most of our generation, it’s something we’ve never had to deal with before, Schleining said “It’s a very bad parasite to have in livestock,anditcanaffect humansaswell.”
time,” Schleining said “Feralhogscanalsocarry the parasite, and since we can’t treat wild populations,monitoringourown animals is even more important.”
wild populations,monitoringourown animals is even more important.”
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In areas with hard freezes, like the Midwest, calving often happens before flies become active,” Schleining said “But inTexas, where flies persist year-round, we we can’t rely on thatseasonal break That makes our calving season a higherriskperiodforscrewworm infestations.”
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
I converse with my nephew Collin who lives in Oklahomaeveryfewweeks, with him calling me on his wayhomeafterwork. Heis a busy man raising his family in a rural setting between OKC and Tulsa,
Ruben
Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
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withhiswife,andthreekids, all under 4. He just turned 30 and has been with the Vermeer family of corporationssincehewas18,taking up their internship program that teaches young kids and provides practical work
Conversations with My Nephew: Raising Kids Right with Less Tech
experience and technical training at Oklahoma State University-Institute of Technology at Okmulgee Wetalkabouthisfamilyand work in our chats, and it’s funtohearoftheprogressof the kid’s growth, and what theyhavebeenupto. He’ll of course ask about my health,makingsureI’mOK. We’lldiscusshowheandhis brotherswereraisedandthe challenges that parents face today We will also discuss his managerial work, which is outstanding in him being trusted by the corporate office to go in and fix underperforming or poorly led shops. We talk about leadership and employee
s willingness to tell his underlings about competent performanceanditsrequired behoovementiftheywishto remaininwagedoccupation athisshops. Hemakesgreat money and in a time when young couples are delaying b
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use, he’s working on his third, and besidesmylittlehelptobuy hisfirsttenacresinConroe, hehasdoneitallonhisown.
Inourconversationon his birthday on October 15th,inthebackofmymind, Iwasthinkingofhissuccess, and how his situation is unique; having an educated wife, whom he met at OSUIT his kids, having a large house on 12 acres And it’s being done all on a single income, which is more rare these days, than for a man of his age following World War II. Ranges vary between who you talk to, but generally a third of families with children live on a single income, and given his age I’d figure the numbers in range would be muchlower
AndinallthethinkingthatI didinmycancertime,being quiet and in solitude of my thoughts when the boys were quite young, 5 and 7, withtheyoungestbornafter I started recovering, I decidedthatIwantedtogive themthegiftofthought,and challenge their minds constantly
Anditworked. Imean, none of them have boomeranged back to their parentsinfailure,askingfor money or a place to stay Collinandhisbrothersmake good livings, with only the youngest not yet married But as they age, the focus switches to the next generation. And the raising of their kids, and with technologytherearechoices that need to be made to maintain a child’s positive state of mind In the birthday chat with Collin, I got to chatting with him on projectsIwasworkingonin reference to kids and too much technology in their lives, as well as their inabilitytoproperlyexpress themselves in the written word. The simple act of putting pen or pencil to paper Not to mention the need for kids to spend time away from their smart phones and tablet computers, which allows them to develop an ability to think critically The studies I see out there are showing more conclusively the exact need to stay free of tech for a set scheduledtime,andstaytrue to penmanship and personal thought.
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The kids would have been reading the classics of literature with Plato and Homer, the modern classics of Austen, Shelley, and Louisa May Alcott Teachers had expectations of their students back in the day And besides their chores around the farms, etc., they would have had their boredom built in with regularity Therewasnolate night television to help you driftofftosleep.
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I’d like to take some creditinhissuccess,withme being the uncle that offered an adult-like perspective in the raising of a child challenging him to think in differentwaysotherthanan averagechild. Ileftthedayto-day rearing up to his parentsGaryandRamona. I moved up to Montgomery County to help them out with their three boys, picking them up from school, so my sister could jump-start her career again, whichworkedwellwithmy flexible schedule following my cancer They stayed over at my residence quite often, we went on vacations together while their parents chiseledouttheircareers,so Ihadafairshareofresponsibility in their upbringing
Collin and his wife decided to limit their kids’ exposure to tech. Instead, their large property allows for them to explore the outdoors. Twentyyearsago, Collin and his brothers would drive the family golf cart around their family
compound; and now, Collin s kids, a daughter almost4,ason2,havetheir own electric vehicles, driving themselves around their acreage for 10-20 minutes at a time. And by the time you miss them, it's ‘oh, there they are.’ That alone time is remarkable No tech is involved Driving for them, becomes essentially second nature, which allows for thinking, for thought. Which is just fine. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve selfactualizedwhiledriving.
I’ve been trying to understandhowIdeveloped my mindset, and my ability to express my thoughts on paper, and I recently ran
Kids need a scheduled amount of boredom daily Notelevision. Notech. No internet. If they can’t write yet, put a coloring book in front of them. Otherwise, putawritingtabletonblank books(andapen)forthemto write their thoughts, ideas, stories, basically anything that comes to mind Encourage them to practice their handwriting, and cursive abilities. I cannot stresstheneedforparentsto have expectations in selfexpression of their kids in things other than social media posts. And I believe there has been enough data collected to support that constant exposure to tech is debilitating to a child’s ability to properly develop ideas to meaningfully contributetosociety
I’m reminded of the 1895 8th grade final exam from Kansas that went viral some years ago and the interesting thing was that way less than 0.1% of us couldactuallypasstheexam today And it was designed for middle school kids near the end of the 19th century, 130 years ago. Of course, they barely had telephones back then, only relying on their local Carnegie library, or whatever collection of books they could muster 1890’s kids were well read, from Jules Verne H G Wells, the Bronte sisters, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark
As for my boredom, I spent years recovering studying what happened during the summer I was confinedtomydeathbed. It turnsoutthatwhenyoulook adeathsentenceintheface, youthinkalot. ThankfullyI survived, because I still had about twenty years of Rush Limbaughtogothrough. It makesforagreatformula.
Now of course, my nephew s kids will be exposedtotechintime,and thatisfine. Ijustdon'twant their intellectual growth to bestuntedbyatotalreliance onit. Kidsneedtobetaught the old fashioned way without AI butting in and takingtheirabilitiestothink for themselves. They need to have crayons in their hands for art, pens in their hands to write, pencils for math, and actual books in their hands to read. If they arenotallowedtogrowand develop properly, their great-grandchildren, the 2090’s kids will be nothing butmindlessdrones.
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These propositions are important because they directlyshapehowourstate governs itself Unlike regular legislation, amendmentstotheTexasConstitution are permanent and can only be changed again by anotherstatewidevote.That is why it is so important for Texans to stu
proposition carefully before headingtothepolls. Below is a summary of each proposed amendment appearing on the November ballot, along with the corresponding legislation fromthe89thLegislature: Proposition 1 (89R SJR 59)–CreatesthePermanent
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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT
YoungTexasArtists Launches41stSeason
byRubenBorjas,Jr
If the performances at the Young Texas Artists Classic Cabaret were any indication, the 41st Season oftheYTApromisestooffer abumpercropoftalentcome March at the Crighton TheatreinConroe. Thispast Thursday night in The Woodlands, was an evening filled with wine, great food, andmusic,butitwasalsoan opening salvo by Young Texas Artists (YTA)
President/CEO Susie Moore-Pokorski, at The Woodlands Country Club, Palmer Course. Each year, she brings in some great talent to entertain her discerning guests who mean somuchtotheYTAprogram, and are great backers to seeing that Texas produces the best in the performance divisions that the YTA covers. OfcoursetheYoung Texas Artists competition is known across the state, nationally, and even internationally, in sending out talent across the planet, emanating and succeeding from Our Great State, stamped with success that YTA has bestowed upon them.
This year, the Classic Cabaretfeatured2024Silver Medalist, Strings Division, Cellist William Suh; as well as the 1998 Winner, and Internationally renowned Concert Pianist, Petronel Malan.
TheYTAcelebrated their ClassicCabaret,essentiallya mini salon of a wine and champagne mixer dinner
and wonderful music capping off an incredible
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school-district homestead exemption for homeownerswhoareelderly ordisabled,from$10,000to $60,000, providing additional relief for Texans on
f i x e d i n c o m e s Proposition12(89RSJR27) – Expands the authority and membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to strengthen oversightandaccountability
i n t h e j u d i c i a r y Proposition 13 (Co Sponsor 89R SJR 2)– Raises the
general residencehomestead exemption for school-district property taxes from $100,000 to
evening’s entertainment It’saninterestingwaytoget to know some delightful people music lovers all dedicatedtoseeingprevious YTAWinnersandMedalists, travel the country and world inexpressingtheirmusicthat they studied while living in Texas.
Excitement grows each year as the Sun begins to dip below the tree line, as thenight'sentertainersready and the audience awaits two remarkable individuals whose lives are dedicated to music. TheWCC’sLegacy Ballroom lights are dimmed a
atmosphereasthe YTA President/CEO
Susie Moore-Pokorski welcomed all who attended, announcing grants from the City of Conroe, The Texas Commission on The Arts a
Diversion an organization w
awarenesstoartsofnotonly classical music, but other genres of music as well. In addition, the Texas Medical CenterOrchestrawillfeature the YTA winner for a third consecutiveyear
“Wearealwaysthrilled to showcase our rising stars, givingthemtheperformance experience that is vital to their progress,” said MoorePokorski.“Weaimtosecure more performance opportunities for our emerging artists, along with artistic and financial coaching, which will be YTAs career development aim this season.”
Moore-Pokorski went ontosaythatYTAorganizers currentlyanticipatesthat70-
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Proposition 14 (Co Sponsor 89R SJR 3) – Creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to support research and treatment for Alzheimer's Parkinson's and related neurological diseases Proposition15(89RSJR34) –Affirmsthatparentsarethe primary decision-makers in the upbringing, education, and care of their children. Proposition 16 (Co Sponsor 89RSJR37)–Clarifiesthat only United States citizens mayvoteinTexaselections. Proposition17(89RHJR34) – Provides a property-tax exemption for border-area landowners whose property values are affected by stateconstructed border-security infrastructure.
whiskedawayatamoment’s noticetoallpoints,world. Malan played Ludwig vanBeethoven’s‘SonataNo. 14inc-Sharpminor,Op.27, No 2,’ better known as Moonlight Sonata, which gained its moniker some years after the composer s passing. Yet,Beethovenleft clues that his inspiration to write No 14 was from W
us Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni,’ one of the most famous operas of all time. The first movement, the Adagio sostenuto, gives no hint of any rippling waters of Lake
embracing Price’s lost works which has added another
to their repertoires with works lost over70yearsago.
Petronel spoke on the piecesthatrequireanintense and powerful force on the keys.
“Ihavetoputmybody weight on the keys,” said Malan, pointing to her left hand digits “There is no strengthinthesefingers.”
80musiciansandartistswill audition at the historic Crighton Theatre in Conroe in March, and that participants will receive professional critics, context, and otherhighlyvaluedopportunities. The result of the
8 finalists,whowillparticipate in the finalist concert and awards,ofwhichthewinners will share $40K in cash rewards. Theconcertwillbe held on Saturday March 14th, at the annual benefit gala, ‘Bach, Beethoven and Barbeque,’ and is always a lovely evening with wonderfulclassicalmusicon theCrightonstage. WilliamSuhstartedhis part of the evenings entertainment with several short form works, of course the first being Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Suite No. 3 in C Major, BMV 1009,’ with JSB being a master of the solo cello suite The preludeopenedwithabroad arpeggiated gesture allowed by the smooth play of Suh’s arm and wrist movements. For the listener, you get a senseofjoy,likebeinginan open space enjoying the splendor of the sights confidentinyourmotionsas the music moves you
Among the seventeen constitutional amendments on this November's ballot, several stand out for their impact on taxpayers and families Proposition 2 which I jointly sponsored through Senate Joint Resolution18,prohibitsany future tax on capital gains, ensuring long-term tax certainty for individuals, businesses, and retirees Proposition 4, which I jointly authored through House Joint Resolution 7 dedicates funding for the Texas Water Fund, helping our state invest in critical water projects to secure futuresupply.Proposition6, which I coauthored through House Joint Resolution 4, prohibits new taxes on financial transactions,
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William’s concentration is absolute when he is at one withhiscello,animpressive and expensive century’s old instrument that is worth several hundred thousand dollars. Bach’s No. 3 is a bold piece, energetic, developing with a free flow, notforced,withawonderful series of motif reinstatements that modulate with key changes that interest the listener The coda or ending, is brilliantly done, like a trucker jake-braking his rig to slow down with precision without having to apply the pedal. William’s grace and the beautiful play in his descent skills were excellently done, before returning to the C Major home key Suh’s talent and the trust others hold in him, allowshimtocaptureBach’s visionandtimelessvitality Petronel Malan. Her beauty knows no bounds, andcoupledwithhersoftand aggressive play, she is a powerhouse at the piano Malan is a world acclaimed concert pianist, a multiGrammy nominee, and her talent is in demand worldwide Although born in South Africa, she now calls Texas home and residing near DFW, she is able to be
ensuring that Texas remains competitiveandattractiveto investors Proposition 11,
Resolution 85, increases the school-district homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $
property-tax relief for those on fixed incomes. Together withProposition13,whichI also co-sponsored, this measure would raise the general homestead exemption from $100 000 to $140,000, bringing the total exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners to $200,000 of their home's value for school-district tax purposes.
Anotherkeyamendment,
reflection of
life’s happeningsbuiltmoreonconquests thananurturingrelationship that strengthens the inner man Malan evoked the sadness of its delicate phrasing in her play, and fully understood the sad moonlitnostalgictranquility that Beethoven imparted in his writing. Petronel easily captured the listeners attention with its close embrace and entrancing nature, using her digits to ever so gently caress the ivories, taking us to a world with forlorn passion and profoundinnocentbeauty Suh is still a young artist, and looks at Young Texas Artists as a performance opportunity to start thelifeofamusician.
“It is crucial to young artists like me,” said Suh, speaking on what the YTA hasmeanttohim.“Wearein the midst of jump-starting ourcareers,andIcouldn’tbe moregrateful.”
artists played piecesbyFlorencePrice,the
TheYTAisinternationally recognized and has a specific age requirement for their Music Competition; withClassicalmusiciansitis 18–30 years, and with singers it’s 20–32 years old. Heldinathree-daycompetition with eligibility requirements that features four performance divisions: Piano; Strings; Voice; and Winds brass percussion harp and guitar The competition culminates in theYTAFinalists'Concert& Awards, which includes a showcase, awards, and a Grand Prize ceremony held inConroeeachyear
ThenewYTA2025-26 season is the 41st annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition, helping young classical musicians in Texas launchtheircareerssincethe early 1980s The YTA remainstotallycommittedto bringingthebesttalenttothe forefront, to continue to inspire and captivate their audiences. The new season of promise honors the decadesofYTAGoldMedal candidates and celebrates theirlegacyandinfluencein providing a bright future for classicalmusic.
For information and to d o n a t e t o Y T A : youngtexasartists.org
Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycounty news.net
Proposition 15, affirms the fundamental rights of parents to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education, and care of their children This measure ensures that parents, not the government, retain primary authority over family matters Proposition 16, whichIcosponsoredthrough Senate Joint Resolution 37, reinforces election integrity by explicitly requiring that only United States citizens mayvoteinTexaselections. Proposition 17 provides a property tax exemption for border-area landowners whose property values are affected by border security infrastructure improvements, recognizing the unique challenges faced by Texans who live along our
southernborder Together, these amendments reflect the Legislature's ongoing commitment to conservative principles: protec
defendingfamilies,ensuring election security and preparing our state for the future.
Early voting in Montgomery County begins October20andrunsthrough October 31, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 4.Iencourageeveryeligible Texan to make their voice heard Your vote on these constitutional amendments will help shape the future of our great state for generationstocome.
No. 2 of Montgomery County Texas. I have on the 19TH day of August AD. 2025 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately10:00AM.onthefirstTuesdayinNovemberAD.2025,itbeingthe4THofsaidmonth at 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 1ST day of JulyAD. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following describedpropertytowit:
FINAL JUDGMENT IS IMPOSED ON THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THAT WARRANTY DEED WITH VENDOR'S LIEN FROM KIM ELLA FRIEDMAN TO MACIEL VARGAS WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS UNDER DOCUMENT NUMBER 2022079642 (THE "VARGASTRACT").
TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofMACIELVARGASROSASandwillbesoldto satisfyajudgmentinthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasrenderedonthe 1ST day of July A.O. 2025 in favor of JUAN CARLOS DIAZ and against the said MACIEL VARGASROSAS.
whenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.
Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and
RemediesCode34.0445)
GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate22NDofSeptemberA.O.2025
THESTATEOFTEXAS
COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY
ByvirtueofanWritofExecutionissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJUDICIALDISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County Texas; Cause# 24-09-14920 in a judgment rendered on the 16th day of September 2025, where as in Hidden Lake Estates Community Association, LLC., Plaintiff, againstTMRVentures, Defendant. I did levy on the 29th day of September 2025 at 2: 31 o'clockp.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant:
LOT SIX (6), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OFHIDDEN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION TWO (2),A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETY SHEET 97 OFTHE MAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING THE SAME LAND DESCRIBED IN CONSTABLE'SDEEDRECORDEDINCONSTABLE'SDEEDRECORDEDINCLERK'S FILENUMBER2013-112718OFTHEREALPROPERTYRECORDSOFMONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (MCAD TAXACCOUNT NUMBER 00-5804-02-04500). 28903 HIDDEN LAKEWEST,MAGNOLIA,TX77354
Andonthe4thdayofNovember2025,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayof said month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the publicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofTMRVentures,Defendantsinandtosaid property representinginterestandcostsofsuit,togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthe date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverablebylawinfavorofHiddenLakeEstatesCommunityAssociation,LLC.
ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34 015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTYTAXCODE.
BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County,StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered24-12-19243onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt onthe26THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025anddirectedanddeliveredtomeasConstableofMontgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County,Texas. I have on the 17TH day of SeptemberA.D. 2025levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately10:00 A.M.onthefirstTuesdayinNovemberA.D.2025,itbeingthe4THofsaidmonthatpublicauctionto thehighestbidder,forcashinhandattheCourthousestepsof301NMainSt.Conroe,TX77301of saidMontgomeryCounty Texas,alltherighttitleandinterest,ifany whichthedefendanthadonthe 26THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025,oratanytimethereafter,ofandinthefollowingdescribedproperty towit:
LOT 23, BLOCK 3, CHAPEL RUN, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 7994, MAPAND/OR PLAT RECORDS, MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS(THE"PROPERTY"),
TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofLOVELIEANEZILANDLUCIENNEANEZIL, JOINTLYAND SEVERALLY, and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas rendered on the 26TH day of JanuaryAD. 2025 in favor of CHAPELRUN HOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION, INC. and against the said LOVELIEANEZIL ANDLUCIENNEANEZIL,JOINTLYANDSEVERALLY
FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTERESTAND All COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUITTHETOTALSUM.
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.
Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and RemediesCode34.0445)
DATED September 23, 2025, and issued pursuant to a judgment decree(s) of The 284th District Court,ofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bytheClerkofsaidCourt;onJuly21,2023,tomedirectedand rd delivered,andasConstableofsaidCounty,Ihaveonthe23 dayofSeptember,2025,seized,levied upon,andwillonTuesday,November4,2025,attheEastMontgomeryAnnexCourthousedoorof saidCounty,intheCityofNewCaney,Texas,beginningatorabout10:00a.m.,onsaidday,within legalhoursof10:00a.m.and4:00p.m.asprescribedbylaw,proceedto sellforcashtothehighest bidderalltheright,titleandinterestofthedefendantsinsuchsuitinandtothefollowingdescribed property levied upon as the property of said defendant, the same lying and being situated in the CountyofMontgomery,andtheStateofTexas,to-wit:
Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgmentrenderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause, together with interest and costs applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be appliedasthelawdirects.
th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County,Texas on the 16 day of September 2025 in favor ofApril Sound Property th Owners'Association.recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.25-01-01484,inthe284 JudicialDistrict th CourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasonthe4 dayofJune,2025,againstLorrieFaithPool.
Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th th did on the 9 day of October2025
LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (133), BLOCK THREE (3), OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION FOUR (4),ASUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE JOHN VINCE SURVEY,A-41 AND, THE WILLIAM C. CLARK SURVEY, A-6, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDINGTOTHE MAPOR PLATTHEREOFRECORDED IN CABINETA, SHEET 101-A (FORMERLY VOLUME 10, PAGE 96) OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS91PARKCIRCLE, MONTGOMERY,TX77356(“PROPERTY”)
th Witnessmyhandthis9 dayofOctober,2025. 1. $3,062.80PrincipalSum 2. $5,168.00AttorneyFees 3. Post-judgement interest at the rate of seven and one half percent (7.5%) per annumonthetotaljudgement,includingattorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedate thisjudgementissigneduntilfullypaid.
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.
A-78, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z SHEET 1272 OF THE MAP RECORDS MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS MORE COMMONLYKNOWNAS31VERSHIRECIRCLEMAGNOLIA,TX77354 (THEPROPERTY)andon4thdayofNovember,2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsale andwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendantQuetzal&Coatl,LLC&Julio Sotoinandtosaidproperty nd Datedat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofOctober2025.
ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284thJudicialDistrictCourt,Montgomery nd County Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe22 dayofNovember2024,inthecaseofFallsatImperialOaks Home OwnersAssociation, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Jacques D Nguessu Defendant, Cause No. 24-01-00115 in said court, judgment being in favor of Falls at Imperial Oaks Home Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant,Ididonthe1stdayofOctober2025,at3:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedproperty ofDefendant:
LOT 11, BLOCK 4, FALLS AT IMPERIAL OAKS SECTION 21, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY,TEXASACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEET 3793, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS BETTER KNOWN AS 32120
ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284thJudicialDistrictCourt,Montgomery County,Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 7th day of March 2025, in the case of SienaVista Homeowners AssociationInc.Plaintiff,VS.ChristopherRhodesandAndieTaylor jointlyandseverallyDefendant,CauseNo. 24-09-14756 in said court, judgment being in favor of Siena Vista HomeownersAssociation Inc., Plaintiff as againstDefendant,Ididonthe1stdayofOctober2025,at3:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-described propertyofDefendant:
LOTTWENTY-FIVE (25), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OFAARON'S PLACE SUBDIVISIONAMENDING PLAT
NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 2460, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 25119 ALINA LN SPRING, TX 77386. (THE PROPERTY)andon4thdayofNovember2025,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at theMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwill sellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant,ChristopherRhodesandAndieTaylor, jointlyandseverallyinandtosaidproperty
st DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe1 dayofOctober2025. By:/s/J.G.Vasquez DEPUTY J.G.VASQUEZ RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite200
PublishedDates:October15,22,29,2025
SELFSERVICESTORAGEOFCONROEWISHINGTOAVAILTHEMSELVESOFTHEPROVISIONS OFCHAPTER59OFTHETEXASPROPERTYCODEHEREBYGIVESNOTICEOFSALEUNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LIEN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE AT STARTING ON 11/04/25 CONTENTS ARE www.storageacution.com MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODSAND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED, KAY MATTHEWS, EMILIA RAMIREZ, TOMAS RANGEL, DALERY RIVAS, LAKEISHA WILLIAMS, STARR WYATT PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVESTHERIGHTTOREJECTANYBIDANDWITHDRAWPROPERTYFROMSALE.
PublishedDates:Wednesday,October22andWednesday,October29,2025 NOTICE OF SALE
Independent Administratrix of the Estate of CATHERINE MARIE WOLFE, AKA CATHERINE MARIE HOOSE,AKA
CATHERINEHOOSE,Deceased.
Attn:MichaelEzzell th WHEREAS, on the 16 day of October, 2025, in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas,theundersigneddulyqualifiedastheIndependentAdministratrixoftheEstateofCATHERINEMARIE WOLFE,AKACATHERINEMARIEHOOSE,AKACATHERINEHOOSE,Deceased.
Address: c/oEzzell&Associates,P.C.,Attorneys.
19179BlancoRoad,Suite105#806,SanAntonio,TX78258
DatedatSanAntonio,TexasAugust,2025.
PublishedDate:October22,2025
JOLLY Brenham,Texas77833
LawFirm,P.L.L.C. AttorneysatLaw
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to presentthemwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw THEKENJURALAWFIRM,P.L.L.C.
AttorneysfortheExecutrix
303NorthParkStreet Brenham,Texas77833
Telephone:979-836-5297
Facsimile:979-431-3716
Email:ckenjura@kenjuralaw.com
PublishedDate:October22,2025
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byRubenBorjas,Jr
This week’s Veteran is TanyaStamos,whoserved in the U.S. Navy from 1998-2001. Tanya was a Boatswain Mate 3rd class (Fuels) which is an important job, in keeping the planes, or birds, fueled andreadytogoinminutes. Before the end of 18-hour combat zone shifts Tanya would be covered in fuel, includingherfaceandhair She served on the USS TheodoreRoosevelt,a.k.a. ‘The Big Stick,’ from 1999-2001, where she wore Purple Shirts as a fueler, which were called ‘Grapes,’bytheothercrew
members The carrier supported the Kosovo ‘Operation Allied Force,’ sending out the birds to support Allied military operations on the ground. Stamos was later assigned to the USS Eisenhower a
separated from service following the birth of her son. Thefuelpositionwas very dangerous and she experienced symptoms while still in service suffering mainly from headaches Following service she experienced asthma and other symptoms, but with medication it is controllable. She attended school for a
certified nursing assistant certificate, and has since switched to the mental health field with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration as well as Masters in Business Administration SheiscurrentlytheQuality Compliance and Risk Director at Great Oaks Recovery Center which also helps Veterans with substanceabuseandPTSD issues Stamos started Operation R J S, (operationRJS org) a 501c3Veterans non-profit. It was founded in July 2025, and named in honor ofherfatherRichardJames Stamos, who served with
the Infantry during the VietnamWarin1969,with several additional tours in WestGermany,andhealso served as VFW 9489 Post Commander near Sacramento,
ElaineCollings
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Danean Myers of Rebel Joan of Arc proudly
Helen'sAncestorwasher Great Grandfather, Paul Palmer,whoservedinCoB, 12th Regiment of the Missouri Cavalry He served honorably and was paroled on June 7, 1865 in Alexandria,LA.
HewasborninGermany in 1832 and immigrated to
this country with his family asayoungboyin1840. The family settled in Ste f Genevieve, Missouri as farmers along with other German families. He and his wife came to Texas in 1875andsettledinGayHill, Milam Co.,Texas. He died attheageof81onApril16, 1914 and is buried in the Hirt-Braun Cemetery in Marjorie,Texas. Family was always the center of Helen’s life GrowingupinHoustonwith up 4 siblings and a large extended family, the family celebrated every occasion and would get together at every opportunity Honoring her legacy of family and remembrance is an honor Joining as a LegacyMemberwouldhave beenagreatachievementfor her She believed that legacy and family were
important. Sheinstilledher love of history and the importance of family in her family Helen passed away Jan8,2025.
I have been honored to serve as past Registrar for Rebel Joan of Arc and enjoyedhelpingotherladies discovertheirfamilyhistory and lineage. I have had the honor to receive many awards for my work from theNationalandStateUDC andmychapter RebelJoan ofArcisaspecialorganization and the ladies of the chapter are like a group of sisters It has been a wonderful opportunity for meandIamproudtohonor myMother
