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James Dennis Daniels, Jr.

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byEvaRaines

May2,2026wasavery special day for the Stubbs ChapterinConroe.

a special Stubbs Chapterin

The regular monthly meeting was held and new officersforthe2026-2028 (toserve),wereinstalled.

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Mrs. Jan Bush, a member of the Albert Sidney Johnston 105 Austin, was our guest that day and she installed the new officers. She gave a very precise descriptive meaningtoeachlady,asto what their office is and what that office means Ms.BushislongtimeUDC memberandhasheldmany officesandchairedalotof committees.

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There were several different heritage groups presentthatday...tonamea few. Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, Sons of the American Revolution, National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, the Genealogical Society and the Montgomery County HistoricalCommission.

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As the old adage goes..."acommonobservation is, if two people explore their family historieslongenough,they will often discover shared ancestors, making them distantcousins".

We extend a big complimenttotheGenealogy Department at the Central Library, they did a fabulous job putting this event together and hosting it. Article&picturebyEva Rains, Publicity Chairman fortheStubbsChapter

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luncheon will feature a quartetfromtheMontgomery Community Band playing patriotic numbers during the networking portion of the event, a presentationofcolorsfrom theFreedomChapterofthe Sons of the American Revolution, and an update from the Montgomery County Historical Commission's America 250 committee All Star Catering will serve an Americanalunchfitforthe

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Thenextmeetingfor the Stubbs chapter will be

September 5, 2026 at 11 AM, Carriage Inn on LongmireRoadinConroe. Picture&articlebyEva Rains, Publicity chairman fortheStubbschapter

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AgriLife Extension expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and commonmyths

expert explains these insects’ behavior, prey and commonmyths

Praying mantids, commonly referred to as praying mantis, may look harmless, but they’re aggressivepredatorsthateat awiderangeofprey from gardenpeststopollinators.

rayi an d , commonly as praying mantis, look harmless, but they’re aggressivepredators eat awiderange prey from garden topollinators.

With triangular heads, swivelingeyesandfrontlegs held up as if in prayer praying mantis are among the most recognizable insects in gardens and landscapes. Their appearance often sparks curiosity —andmisconceptions.

triangular swivelingeyes frontlegs held up as if praying mantis are among the most insects in landscapes. appearance often curiosity —and

Texas A&M Extension Service program specialist entomologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Life

Wizzie Brown, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service senior program specialist and entomologist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life

Sciences Department of Entomology, explains some common myths and surprisingbehaviors.

Sciences Department Entomology, some c mm n myt s n surprisingbehaviors.

Praying mantis or praying mantid: What’s the difference?

ayin an is praying What’s difference?

One common point of confusionisthenameitself. Brown explained that the correct general term is prayingmantid,whichrefers to any insect in the order Mantodea.

Prayingmantisreferstoa smaller group of insects withintheorder

of isthename Brown explained that general term prayingmantid,whichrefers any insect the order Mantodea. Prayingmantis a group of theorder

l antis s are not all mantids she said

“Praying actually to a genus, mantid all of them.”

All mantises are mantids, but not all mantids are mantises,” she said “Praying mantis actually refers to a specific genus, while mantid includes all of them.”

Why do they look like they’repraying?

There is holy about a mantid s folded stance what resembles prayer in fact a coiled weapon, in patient, deadly Their forelegs armed with sharp spines and strike with lightning snatching and prey in a vicelikegrip.

There is nothing holy about a mantid s folded stance – what resembles prayer is in fact a coiled weapon, held in patient, deadly stillness Their forelegs are armed with sharp spines and strike with lightning speed, snatching and securing prey in a vicelikegrip.

“People hear ‘praying hear mantis’ and might think of something calm or even spiritual,” Brown said. “But that ‘praying’posture is just howtheyholdtheirraptorial front legs that are designed for snatching and subduing preyquickly.”

“People hear ‘praying mantis’ and might think of something calm or even spiritual,” “But that ‘praying’ is just howtheyhold raptorial front legs designed for subduing preyquickly.”

Are praying mantids goodforgardens?

When the perfect home is full of hidden problems…

Just recently,

Are praying mantids goodfor Can mantids eat thanthemselves?

Sometimes.

mates?

Can mantids eat animals biggerthanthemselves?

Sometimes. is home to native mantid species mantis. also larger, such and

People consider praying mantids to be insects that pestcontrol. That’s eat common like

People often consider praying mantids to be beneficial insects that providenaturalpestcontrol. That s because they eat common garden pests like caterpillars grasshoppers fliesandleafhoppers.

However, Brown said theyaregeneralistpredators, meaningthey’lleatanything they can overpower That includes beneficial insects suchasbeesandbutterflies.

Texas is home to several native mantid species like the Carolina mantis. It also has larger, non-native species such as Chinese and Mediterranean mantids Those larger species can sometimes capture prey people may not expect — including hummingbirds lizards and even small mammals.

“Itdoesn’thappenallthe time,butitcan,”Brownsaid.

Oneofthemostcommon mantidmythsisthatfemales always eat their mates While it does happen, Brown said it’s far less far common in the wild than peoplethink.

Smoke rises from an active wildfire burning acrossarurallandscapenear a winding road lined with drygrassandtrees. Rural, wide open spaces offer a peaceful life except when the smoke and amber glow of a wildfire loom on the horizon

Whether

Whether a wildfire is quickly approaching or has ignitednearby,largeanimal owners must be prepared to protect their horses and livestock.

Dr Kyle Johnson, a clinical assistant professor and Veterinary Emergency Teamfacultymemberatthe Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discussesmethodstoprotect your herd and homestead againstwildfiresandhowto safely evacuate animals duringanemergency EnvironmentalSafety

EnvironmentalSafety

Creating a protected and fire-conscious environment is key in slowing down or deterring a wildfire from

However, Brown said theyaregeneralistpredators, meaning eatanything they can overpower That includes beneficial insects suchas andbutterflies. “Itdoesn’thappenall time,butitcan,”Brownsaid. there’sa sittingon a hummingbird might want to move away fromthefeeder.” do they look praying?

“They’ll eat pests, but they’ll also eat beneficial insects and pollinators, and even other mantids,” she said.“Foodisfood.”

“They’ll eat pests, but they’ll also eat beneficial insects and pollinators, and even mantids,” she said. isfood.”

“Ifthere’samantidsittingon a hummingbird feeder, you might want to move it away fromthefeeder.”

cobwebsfromthestructure

reaching the large animals and structures on your property Property owners can do this by approaching firesafetyin“zones.”

Do females eat their

“A lot of those observationscomefromlabsettings where males don’t have anywhere to escape,” she said. “In nature, males are muchmorecautious.”

anapproachingfire.”

The first zone — called theimmediatezone isthe first5feetaroundthebarnor structure; this area should not contain any flammable materials, such as plants, firewood and propane tanks.

Other tips to keep in mind for the immediate zoneinclude:

Keeping a structure’s roof, particularly shingles, ingoodrepairtopreventhot embersfromignitingit

roof, particularly goodrepairto fromigniting first called the isthe first5 barnor contain any flammable such as plants, firewood

If present keeping gutters clean and free of flammabledebris

Regularly removing

Creating a protected and fire-conscious environment is key slowing down or deterring a wildfire from the large animals and structures Property can this firesafety tips to for the

“Nextistheintermediate zone,whichisroughly5-30 feetfromthebarn,”Johnson said.“Inthisarea,landscaping choices and routine and maintenance can greatly reducewildfirerisks.”

“Nextistheintermediate zone,whichisroughly5-30 feetfromthebarn,”Johnson said. thisarea,landscaping choices routine maintenance can greatly reducewildfirerisks.”

Tips to keep in mind for the intermediate zone include:

Choosing fire-resistant, drought-tolerantplants Using nonflammable groundcovers like stone or gravelinsteadofmulch

Tips to keep in mind for the intermediate zone include: Choosing drought-tolerantplants Using nonflammable groundcovers stone or gravel mulch

Keeping grass mowed to less than 4 inches and pruningtreelimbs

Ensuring tree canopies do not extend to within 10 feetofastructure

“Finally, the extended zone extends up to 200 feet pasttheintermediatezone,” Johnson said. “In this area, your goal should be to limit a wildfire’s path to a structure by removing dead treesandensuringthatthere

“Finally, extended zone up 200 feet pasttheintermediatezone,” Johnson said. “In this area, your should limit a wildfire’s path to a structure by removing dead treesandensuring there

is sufficient distance betweenneighboringtrees.”

Can mantids camouflage themselves?

Can mantids M n d lso have surprising survival

Mantids also have surprising survival adaptations.Forexample,theycan change color slightly between molts. This color

Those species may not including even females ofthe myths that their mates far than think. of those tionscome where males said. “In males cautious.”

change better match their surroundings and by predators like birds, spiders andlizards.

change helps them to better match their surroundings and avoid being seen by predators like birds, spiders andlizards.

mantids like top predators, they’repartof a web,” Brown

“They may look like top predators,butthey’repartof a much bigger food web,” Brownsaid.

Moreaboutmantids

Ultimately, Brown said mantids should spark curiosity rather than concern.

“They’re fascinating insects,”shesaid.“Themore peopleunderstandthem,the moretheyappreciatetherole insects play in our environment.”

“They’re fascinating insects,”shesaid.“Themore peopleunderstandthem,the more therole insects environment.” said mantids spark curiosity than concern.

Texas A&M a great resource for information and how defensible space; also botha wildfire well an

The Texas A&M Forest Service is a great resource for information about fire resistant landscaping and how to create defensible space; they also maintain bothacurrentwildfirestatus webpage as well as an incidentviewertool.

is sufficient neighboringtrees.” important to be fire Johnson “These help and horse their area’s fire actual incidents

“It’s important to be aware of fire conditions in your area,” Johnson said. “These tools can help ranchers and horse owners know their area’s current fire risk and allow them to see actual fire incidents in theirvicinity.”

EvacuationEfforts

Despite having fireresistence efforts in place, some wildfires may rage past defenses and infiltrate structures on your property, making evacuation necessary

h n e ac ating

animals from within a ohn r com e calmly haltering leading them pasture out of orofftheproperty altogether

When evacuating animals from within a barn, Johnson recommends calmlybutquicklyhaltering and leading them toward a secure pasture out of the fire’spathorofftheproperty altogether

Wildfiresmayalsoblaze through pastures full of horses and livestock, which can present additional challenges.

situation many ranchers will cut fences to allow horses and cattle to move away from the fire,” Johnson said. “It’s important to speak with your neighbors to create a hypothetical plan, as the bestoptionmaybecuttinga fence to allow animals to move onto a neighbor’s property.”

It’s best to avoid cutting fences that allow livestock access to roads as this createsahazardforboththe animalanddrivers.

ranchers cut fences horses and to from fire,” said. importo with neighbors create a plan, the bestoption be a animals move onto neighbor’s It’s avoid fences allow this creates hazardfor the drivers.

IdentifyingOwnership

Once the wildfire has subsided, the next battle may be locating dispersed animals—ataskmadeeasy iftheyhaveanidentifier “There are also a variety of non-permanent forms of identification, both

“It’s critical for horses andlivestocktohaveproper permanent identification — like microchips, tattoos, or brands — before disaster strikes so they can be returned back to their owners oncetheemergency isover,”Johnsonsaid.

commercially available and homemade,thatownerscan use, including halter tags, plastic neck or ankle bands, and using shoe polish or spraypainttomarkanimals with a name or telephone number,”hesaid. Ifeartagsorcattlebrands are used, it’s important to properly register them with the county, if such a programisinplace.

Wildfiresmayalso through which additional animalswillfollow natural instincts and move away from it,” Johnson animalis abilitytomove

When faced with a wildfire,animalswillfollow their natural instincts and move away from it,” Johnson said. “When an animalispastured,however theirabilitytomoveawayis limited.”

Ensuring to 10 a critical horses and to identification — tattoos, or can be back to theemergency isover,” next locating atask easy haveanidentifier “There a non-permanent of i nt a on ot commercially and homemade, use, including tags, plastic or ankle bands, and using polish or spray markanimals with a name or telephone number,”hesaid. If cattlebrands are it’s to properly them with the a programis

is option, is not possible unpredictable can quicklyacrossopenterrain. having resistence in place, some wildfires past structures on your m k ng c at necessary Ownership In identification, it’s take photos all sides are returned their rightful ownerpost-disaster Inthemidst awildfire emergency, and livestock on their ownersto aformidable plan safety and well-being Wildfire preparation a suggestion;it life-saving necessity animals against flames that may reach

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In addition to identification, it’s helpful to take

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WOUN ED VETERANS,2000-202-877,450+

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SACRIFICES3,840,958+

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AUSTIN – Texas oil and gas regulator Wayne Christian today applauded the reported $4 billion federal oil and gas lease sale Texas and New Mexico, the largest onshorefederaloilandgas lease sale in U.S. Christian emphasized that the record-setting sale reflects the the streamlined, cooperative federalregulatoryenvironment under the Trump administration, which has facilitated increased leasingactivityandmarket participation.

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sale is that Texas’ and gas is entering new era of strength and stability,” Christian said and policies that slowed and constrained

increasing revenues and long-term in American energy Texas producers are leading that resurgence, and the results are workers, communities, state revenues and consumers the Lone Star

“This sale is further proof that Texas’ oil and gas industry is entering a new era of strength and stability,” Christian said “Afteryearsofuncertainty and policies that slowed investment and constrained production, companies are once again expanding operations, increasing revenues and making long-term investments in American energy Texas producers are leading that resurgence, and the results are benefiting workers, communities, state revenues and consumers across the Lone Star State.”

DOIrelease:

The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

and Texas, underscoring strongindustrydemandfor domestic energy developmentonpubliclands.

The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres the quarterly lease sale Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease salesissharedbetweenthe federal government and thestateswheretheparcels arelocated.

The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres during the quarterly lease sale Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease salesissharedbetweenthe federal government and thestateswheretheparcels arelocated.

“America is sitting on some of the richest energy resourcesintheworld,and PresidentDonaldJ.Trump is committed to putting thoseresourcestoworkfor theAmericanpeople,”said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “This over $4 billion lease sale is anothersignthatPresident Trump’sAmericanEnergy Dominance Agenda is delivering results By cuttingcostsandremoving barriers to development, we are unleashing American energy strengthening national creating jobs and generating significant revenue for taxpayers and local communities.”

“America is sitting on some of the richest energy resourcesintheworld,and PresidentDonaldJ.Trump is committed to putting thoseresourcestoworkfor theAmericanpeople,”said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “This over $4 billion lease sale is anothersignthatPresident Trump’sAmericanEnergy Dominance Agenda is delivering results By cuttingcostsandremoving barriers to development, we are unleashing American energy strengthening national security, creating jobs and generating significant revenue for taxpayers and local communities.”

Thesalewasconducted under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which lowered the federal royalty rate for new onshore oil and gas production to 12 5%, reversing the 16.67% rate established under the Inflation Reduction Act

Thesalewasconducted under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which lowered the federal royalty rate for new onshore oil gas production to 12 5%, reversing the 16.67% rate established under the Inflation Reduction Act

The lower royalty rate reduces costs for energy producers operating on public lands and is expected to encourage additional investment leasing and drilling activity across the West Oil and gas lease sales support reliable domestic energy production, strengthen American energy independence and help ensure the United States remains a global energy leader Increased production on federal lands also supports manufacturing,transportation and national defense while helping stabilize energy costs forAmerican familiesandbusinesses. Consistent with Executive Order 14154 “Unleashing American Energy,” the Department of the Interior and Bureau of Land Management continue to support responsible energy development on public lands while ensuring projects comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicablelaws.Leasingis applicable thefirststepintheprocess to develop federal oil and gas resources. Oil and gas leasesareissuedforaterm of10yearsandcontinueas long as oil and gas are produced in paying quantities.

Additional information on current and upcoming lease sales is available throughtheNationalFluid LeaseSaleSystem.

The lower royalty rate reduces for energy producers operating on public lands and is expected encourage additional investment leasing and drilling activity across the West Oil gas lease sales support reliable domestic energy production, strengthen American energy independence and help ensure the United States remains global energy leader Increased production on federal lands supports manufacturing,transportation and national defense while helping stabilize energy costs forAmerican familiesandbusinesses. Consistent with Executive Order “Unleashing American Energy,” the Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management continue to support responsible energy development public lands ensuring projects comply with the National Environmental Policy and other applicablelaws.Leasingis thefirststepintheprocess to develop federal oil and gas resources. Oil and gas leasesareissuedforaterm of10yearsandcontinueas long as oil and gas are produced in paying quantities. Additional information on current and upcoming lease sales is available throughtheNationalFluid LeaseSaleSystem.

“HBOT Heals Brains, Stops Restores Lives.

LoneStarCollege-MontgomeryTheatre Departmentrecognizedfor“Assassins”

spotlight bright on Star by College for its Assassins. The earned multiple commend n fo outstanding work by the a carnival ride through the the men and who attempted to is one

The spotlight shown bright on the Lone Star College-Montgomery Theatre Department who was recognized by the American College Theatre Festival for its production of Assassins. The performance earned multiple commendations for r outstanding work by the studentsandcreativeteam. Assassinsisadarklyfunny carnival ride through the minds of the men and women who attempted to assassinate American presidents.

“Assassins is one of Stephen Sondheim’s boldestandmostunsettling musicals,” said Chase said Waites,LSC-Montgomery

t h n S nd im mostunsettling Chase

r fe or o h atre/production director the compelling ur ng y h ambition, to matter in a country that

professor of Theatre/production director “Beneath the sharp humor and compelling score is a surprisingly human exploration of ambition, disappointment, isolation, and the desperate need to matter in a country that promises anyone can becomesomebody.”

The American College Theatre Festival is a national theatre program involving 18,000 students annuallyfromcollegesand universities across the c o u n t r y L S CMontgomery students Peyton Waites and Garrett Smith were nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship. The produc-

The American College Theatre Festival is national theatre involving students annually colleges universities the c n t y L Sstudents Peyton Waites Smith were for the Irene Ryan produc-

was also for AchieveStorytelling, Su erior ir ct o Design, Music Direction, Sound Design a a em n Sou d

tion was also recognized for Meritorious Achievement for Excellence in Outstanding Storytelling, Superior Direction, Lighting Design, Music Direction, Scenic Design, Sound Design Stage Management Sound AssistanceandChoreography

“Recognition from the American College Theater Festival is incredibly validatingforwhatwedo,” said Waites. “To receive such thoughtful feedback and so many accolades is tremendously meaningful for our students’education becauseittangiblyrewards their hard work, growth, andartisticrisk-taking.”

American College Theater Festival is forwhat said such so accolades for education it their hard the challenges staff navigating also finding to story

One of the biggest challenges facing the students and staff was navigating Sondheim’s incredibly complex score while also finding a compelling way to tell the storyofpeoplewho,onthe surface, seem utterly reprehensible. “The key is not excusing their actions but humanizing them enough for the audience to recognize the loneliness, frustration humor and broken ambition underneath the headlines,” said Waites.

Pre-productionbeganin earlyDecember rehearsals taking place in early February The show opened April 16 and took

support student success.

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ASSEMBLYOFGOD

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

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-5883399

BAPTIST

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

HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

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

FaithBaptistChurch

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

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

AntiochBaptist,

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FirstBaptistChurch,

Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230

FM2854,Montgomery,

FM2854,936-7562505

Mt.CalvaryBaptist, OldHwy105,936-5882330 HoneaBaptist Church, 936-588-1260

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JonesChapelBaptist, UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas

About11miNof Montgomery onFM149

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

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SacredHeartCatholic, 7:45Service

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FM1774,Plantersville, 936-894-2223 936-756-8186 St.Mary’s Catholic

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CR213,Stoneham,

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281-362-1100 LUTHERAN

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

LivingSavior LutheranChurch-LCMS

309PondSt.Montgomery 77356Churchphone:936597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org

PastorDavidR.Bailes.

GraceLutheran (ELCA), METHODIST

Montgomery Campus PerformingArts

Montgomery Campus PerformingArtsCenter

“This be the awarded production ever produced, not be of workthey created said Waites.

“This may very well be the most awarded production our program has ever produced, and I could not beprouderoftheworkthey created together,” said Waites.

Lone College System 90,000 students semester high-quality, transfer

Lone Star College Systemenrollsover90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-costacademictransfer

Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institutionbytheChronicle of Higher Education LSCS consists of eight colleges, six centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College To

support success. as in Houston and 2025 to institution Chronicle Education LSCS colleges, and Star le e vi atSt.PaulMethodist LONESTARBRIDGECLUB Church,1100SemandsDr,Conroe,Tx

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ChurchatMontgomery(GlobalMethodist)

OakHillsJrHigh 19190KeenanCutoff Rd.

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MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch

22548Highway105 West

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10AMWorshipService 8:45SundaySchool

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RichardsUnited MethodistChurch 6639FM1696Richards

WorshipService11AM

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PorterChapelA.M.E.

1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin, ZionChurch,

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Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm

Transformation ChurchMontgomery

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Thecostis$20forthebook,and$20forthesix lessons.

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

dinnerprovided.Adult BibleStudybeginsat 6:30pmPastorJJCox (936)890-8034 CovenantChurch

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AprilSoundChurch,

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PastorHeathCook

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FirstPresbyterian ChurchofConroe

2080LongmireRd, Conroe

936-441-8875

LivingWayChurch

PastorDavidWhitaker HopeTabernacle

Meetsat18961 FreeportDrMontgomery 936-597-5331or936449-5983

936.582.7722

Thursday7:30pm SundaySchoolat 10:00am

SundayWorshipat 6:00pm

CommunityAnd Interdenominational

LoneStarCowboy Church

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

Randy&DarlaWeaver

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Livestream:Watchuslive Sundays@9:30AM&11 AM@lonestar.tvand clickonWatchnow

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LivingBranch Church, Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

CarbonChurch,

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WaldenChurch.com RiverofLifeChurch,

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ChurchofSt.John, retreatandwildlife center, 2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936597-5757

FellowshipofMontgomery

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1803HighlandHollow, Conroe,936-756-8831

TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter 25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas 936-689-3141

Mt.PleasentBaptist Church

FM149N.,Montgomery,936-449-6807

2727N.Loop336West Conroe,Texas936-7568884

SunSch10:00 Nurseryprovided Sun.9:00&11:00

ChurchofChristin Montgomery

301PondStreet, Montgomery,TX.

SundayBibleClass9:30am

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TheChurch@Lake Conroe 1701McCalebRd 936-588-4975

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Montgomery,TX77316

Sundayworship@ 10:00a.m.Wed.activites 6:30-8pm NorthShoreChurch 18501W.FM1097Rd., Montgomery77356

Sunday9:30amand 11am Servicetimes: 936-597-7000

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Wednesday - 7:00pm PaulPraschnik, Minister

theLoneStarCollege-MontgomeryTheatreDepartmentwasrecognizedbytheAmericanCollegeTheatre FestivalforitsproductionofAssassins.

THESTATEOFTEXAS *

1. $3,256.11PrincipalSum NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026 281-364-4211

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County Texas on the 26 day of March, 2026 in favor of April Sound Property th Owners'Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-11-17935, in the 457 Judicial th DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe19 dayofFebruary,2026,againstGlenFalls.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th nd didonthe27 dayofApril2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe2 dayofJune 2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantGlenFallshadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

2. $4,940.00AttorneyFees

4. $488.85CourtCosts COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty: PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

3. Post-judgementinterestattherateof(6.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgement, includingattorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntil fullypaid.

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

LOT 85, IN BLOCK 2, OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 183A, MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTYTEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS106SPRINGLAKE, MONTGOMERY,TX77356(“PROPERTY”)

th Witnessmyhandthis27 dayofApril,2026. PhilipCash ConstablePCT 1 MontgomeryCounty,Texas Sergeant

By: L.Cowl

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY§

THESTATEOFTEXAS§ NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, nd MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe2 dayofMarch,2023,,inthecaseof CommunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc, Plaintiff,VS. Bobby Godfrey &Tyonne Boyd-Godfrey, Jointly and Severally 1. $3,231.37 UnpaidAssessment & Charge. 2. $3,930.68Attorneys Fees & Expenses/Costincurred3.Interestonallamountsawardedinthisjudgementattherateof7.5%per annumfromthedateofthisjudgementuntilpaidinfull.4.$0.00Courtcost5.$6,252.00judgement credit.Defendant,CauseNo.22-12-17123-CVinsaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofCommunity AssociationofHarmonyInc,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe29thdayofApril2026,at 2:10o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT25,BLOCK1,HARMONYVILLAGE,SECTION3,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 5139-5142, MAP AND PLAT RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS;andonthe2nddayofJune,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301N.MainSt,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offerforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofBobbyGodfrey &TyonneBoyd-GodfreyJointlyandSeverallyDefendantinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe29 dayofApril,2026. RyanGable–ConstablePct3

JohnG.Vasquez

DeputyJOHNG.VASQUEZ 1520LakeFrontCir,Suite900

TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS *

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.2

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE NOTICEOFSALE (REALPROPERTY)

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe20thdayofFebruary2026,inthecaseofForestColony PropertyOwnersAssociation,Plaintiff,vs.JonE.Crawford,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-08-13355in said court, judgment being in favor of Forest Colony Property Owners Association, Plaintiff as againstDefendant(s),Ididonthe28thDayofApril2026at3:00o'clockpm.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant(s):JonE.Crawford.

Lot 18, in block 5, of Forest Colony, Section 2, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetS,Sheet180,oftheMapand/orPlatRecords ofMontgomeryCounty,Texasmorecommonlyknownas21594OlympicForestDrive,Porter,TX 77365("Property");

andonthe2nddayofJune2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty Conroe,Texas,I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Jon E. Crawford,Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty th Witnessmyhandthisthe28 dayofApril2026.

By:/s/RandyCrowder#8451

DeputyRandyCrowder#8451

21130USHwy59#C KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 NewCaney TX.77357

281-577-8985

PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

STATEOFTEXAS *

NOTICEOFSALE * BYVIRTUEOFAWRITOFEXECUTION

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

DATEDMarch11,2026,andissuedpursuanttoajudgmentdecree(s)ofTheJusticeCourtofPrecinct One of Polk County Texas, by the Clerk of said Court; on June 26th, 2024, to me directed and delivered,andasConstableofsaidCounty,Ihaveonthe20thdayofApril,2026,seized,leviedupon, andwillonTuesday,June2,2025,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthousedoorofsaidCounty inthe CityofConroe,Texas,beginningatorabout10:00a.m.,onsaidday,withinlegalhoursof10:00a.m. and4:00p.m.asprescribedbylaw proceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,titleand interestofthedefendantsinsuchsuitinandtothefollowingdescribedpropertylevieduponasthe propertyofsaiddefendant,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomery,andthe StateofTexas,to-wit:

SuitNo.22-09-12852;

Legal Description - S829500 - Ridgecrest Estates, Lot 47, Serial #CA VNMB991837, Title #Cancelled, Label #NMX0001533, Model Cavco APN2860B, AKA 21086 Pinetex St. New Caney,Tx.77357

Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgmentrenderedintheabovestyledandnumberedcause, together with interest and costs applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be appliedasthelawdirects.

Thispropertywillbesoldinitspresentcondition"ASIS",andnowarrantiesofanykindwillbemade orgiven.

Purchasers at this sale will receive an ordinary type of Constable's Bill of Sale which is without warrant,expressorimplied.

Atthetimethesalebegins,allbiddersatthesalemustberegisteredwiththeofficerwhoconductsthe saleandallmoniesmustbepaidattheendofthesale.

DatedatMontgomeryCounty Texas,thisthe20thdayofApril,2026.

By:/s/ RandyCrowder RANDYCROWDER,Deputy KennethHayden,ConstablePrecinct4 MontgomeryCounty,TX PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, MontgomeryCounty Texas,onajudgmentrenderedonthe4thdayofDecember2025,inthecaseof CommunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Stephanie N. Howser &Andrew Rowan, JointlyandSeverallyDefendant,CauseNo.25-09-14497insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorof CommunityAssociationofHarmony,IncPlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe29thdayofApril 2026,at2:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: LOT 25, IN BLOCK 1, HARMONY VILLAGE, SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN

MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET(S) 4748-4750, MAP AND OF PLAT RECORDS, nd MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS.,andonthe2 dayofJune,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00 o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt., Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwill

OrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof

Montgomery County Texas on the 16 day of April, 2025 in favor of Chase Run Homeowners th AssociationrecoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.24-12-19661,inthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof st MontgomeryCounty Texasonthe21 dayofFebruary 2026,againstCamphungLuongDaSilva.

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * 2. $3,988.50($2,188.50+$1,800.00Additional)AttorneyFees

Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantCamphungLuongDaSilvahadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

Post-judgement interest at the rate of Seven and Seventy-Five Hundredths percent(7.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgment,includingattorney'sfeesawarded herein,

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

th Witnessmyhandthis8 dayofMay,2026. 5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE 4. $488.85($368.35CourtCost+$120.50ProcessServerFees) 1. $3,799.89PrincipalSum th Noticeisherebygiventhatby

LOT 6, IN BLOCK 2, OF CHASE RUN SEC 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4111 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXASMORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS7675DRAGONPEARLSLANE,CONROE,TX 77304(“PROPERTY”)

PhilipCash ConstablePCT 1 Sergeant

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By: L.Cowl

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: PublishedDates:May13,20,27,2026

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Mini Mall Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the TexasStatutes–PropertyCode.Thesalewilltakeplaceonwww.StorageTreasures.comon May27th,2026,at10am.Unitswillbeavailableforviewingpriortothesale.Contentswillbe soldtothehighestbidder andallsalesarefinal. Thesellerreservestherighttowithdrawthe propertyatanytimebeforethesaleorrefuseanybids.Thepropertytobesoldisdescribed as“generalhouseholditems”unlessotherwisenoted.

MiniMallStorageat13952US-59Bus.Splendora,TX77372;AlexisRamirez-kingsize mattress,blackkingbedframew/headboard,footboardanddrawers.

MiniMallStorageat1140US-59LoopNLivingston,TX77351;MarjorieMartin–boxes, folding table, tackle box, nightstand, printer coffee maker totes, dresser totes, table & chairsandwallart.

MiniMallStorageat1140US-59LoopNLivingston,TX77351;MarjorieMartin–suitcase, truckbedtoolbox,totes,boxes,clothes,foldingtableandfishingpoles.

Mini Mall Storage at 1140 US-59 Loop N Livingston, TX 77351; Kimberly Lewis – kid's toys, totes, boxes, desk, hair washing sink, chair, bedframe, wood stand, bookshelf, fireplaceandsuitcase.

MiniMallStorageat1140US-59LoopNLivingston,TX77351;washingmachine,stove, icebox,table,chairs,tv's,lamps,ladder couch,toyscars,boxes,nightstand,fishingpoles andpowerinverter

MiniMallStorageat1140US-59LoopNLivingston,TX77351;CourtlinBoakes–bags, boxes,woodtrunk,ablounge,blanketsanddogcage.

PublishedDates:May20,27,2026

SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TOAVAIL, THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LIEN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction com STARTING ON 06/02/26 CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED, DAWN BIBBY, JONATHAN COLE, MARCO GOMEZ, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADEINCASHONLY SELFSERVICESTORAGERESERVESTHERIGHTTOREJECT ANYBIDANDWITHDRAWPROPERTYFROMSALE. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Publisheddates:Wednesday May20,2026andWednesday May27,2026 NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Stephen James Dorr, Deceased were issued on May 15, 2026, in Docket No. 26-49898-P pending in the PROBATE COURT1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas,toMichelleLouiseDorr All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are requiredtosubmitthemwithinthetimeandmannerprescribedbylawandbeforetheestateisclosed, addressedasfollows: Representative,EstateofStephenJamesDorr Deceased c/oSimpleLawTX 1120ENasaParkway Suite107B

DatedMay20,2026 /s/StacyDickson StacyDickson AttorneyforEstateofJamesStephenDorr,Deceased PublishedDates:Wednesday May27,2026 Houston,Texas77058 Telephone:281-697-6678

You are hereby commanded to summon Michelle Neville, the known defendant whose residenceandwhereaboutsareunknowntotheplaintiff,GlenKocianakaGleimKocian,by making publication of this citation once each week for four consecutive weeks, the first publication to be at least twenty-eight (28) days before the return date of the citation, the samebeing Monday May11,2026,inanewspaper printed inMontgomery County,Texas. Youareherebycommandedtoappearandanswerplaintiffs'petitionsandcross-claimsby filingawrittencotestoransweronorbefore10:00o'clocka.m.ofthefirstMondayafter42 daysfromthedateofissuance,thesamebeingMondayMay25,2026,atthenextregular term of the Probate Coult No. County Probate Court No. 4, 20 I Caroline Street, Houston, Harris County Texas 77002, or by mailing to P.O. Box 1525, Houston,Texas 77251-1525, afterservicehasbeenperfected,tobeholdeninthecourthousethereof,inHouston,Texas, thenandtheretoanswer apetition filedinsaidcourtonMay03,2023,inaprobate action nowpendinginsaidcou1tintheabovenumberedandstyledestateontheprobatedocketof saidcou1i,whereinGlenKocianakaGlennKocian,istheplaintiffandMichelleNeville,isthe defendant.

Inadditiontofilingawritten answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosure to the other partiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemadenolaterthan30days afteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.

Herein fail not, but have you before said court, at the time aforesaid, this writ your return thereon,showinghowyouhaveexecutedthesame.

(SEAL) TeneshiaHudspeth,CountyClerk CountyProbateCourtNo.4

20ICaroline,Room800

HarrisCounty,Texas

VictoriaSmith DeputyCountyClerk

PublishedDate(s):May27,June3,10,17,2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

BlueGate-Conroe,10985SleepyHollowRdConroe,TX77385herebygivesNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, containing household and othergoodswillbesoldforcardon6/18/2026at1:00pm.withthecontentsbeingsold tothehighestbidder Ownerreservestherighttobid.Thesaleisbeingheldtosatisfy alandlord'slien,inaccordancewithTexasStatutesSection53.001-53.286,andwillbe held online at A02 Dupree Wagner C13 Wesley www.storagetreasures.com Dobek

PublishedDates:Wednesday,May27,2026andWednesday, June3,2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property to satisfy landlord's lien.

SaleopensJune9,2026at10:00a.m.andclosesJune16,2026at10:00a.m.Saletobe heldonlineatstoragetreasures.com.Propertywillbesoldtothehighestbidderatthetimeof auction.Cleanupandremovaldepositmayberequired.Sellerreservestherighttowithdraw property from sale or deny any bidder Property will be sold in the entire contents of each storageunit.Propertybeingsoldincludesgeneralhouseholditems,boxes,tools,autoparts, electronics,andpersonalgoods.

Propertyincludescontentsofspacesoffollowingtenants:

Lockaway105-6421Hwy105W SteA,Conroe,TX77304-281-560-4331:SylviaHarris, Kimberly Derby, Calistro Munoz, Naomi Delong, Donald Huse, Caisido Dodson, Dustin Burk,JonathanSoto,&ErnestineHector

Lockaway 1488 - 8215 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354 - 281-317-8645: Milah Miller Nick Merka, Devin Wyble, Donna McHenry, Grant Rowland, KevinAnderson, Monica Deason, andAnnetteBarrick.

Pleasecontact:https://www.lockaway-storage.com/contact-us/ Publisheddate(s):Wednesday May27,andWednesday June3,2026

CITATION BYPUBLICATION

Application for Determination of Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD

L.BrandonSteinmann ROBERTMARKOWITZ

POBOX959 18735WESTCOOLBREEZE

CONROETX77305 MONTGOMERYTX77356

TO:TheunknownheirsoftheESTATEOF:RAYMONDSMITH,Deceased

GREETING:

You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of HeirshipandforLettersofIndependentAdministrationfiledbyElizabethAnnSmith,at or before 10 O'clockA.M. of the first Monday after the expiration ofTen (10) days from the dateofPublication ofthisCitation,beforetheHonorable ProbateCourt#1ofMontgomery County attheCourthouseinConroe,Texas.Saidapplicationwasfiledon04/16/2026. 26-50039-P

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:26-50039-P

Thestylebeing:ESTATEOF:RAYMONDSMITH

Thenatureofsaidproceedingbeingsubstantiallyasfollows,towit:

Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective sharesandinterestsinthisestate;thatnoappraisersbeappointed;andforallother relieftowhichapplicantmaybeentitled.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe17thdayofApril, 2026. MontgomeryCounty Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS

BrandiDuron,DeputyClerk PublishedDate:May27,2026 By:/s/BrandiDuron

StorybyDanEdwards

Story DanEdwards

38 Lightning and P-47 Thunderboltfighterplanes, the USS Barnes delivered the fresh aircraftAmerican pilots needed to maintain control of the skies over Guadalcanalandlaunchthe next phase of the Pacific offensive.

Followingbasictraining in San Diego, California, RichardwassenttoSeattle, Washington, where he

Followingbasictraining in San Diego, California, RichardwassenttoSeattle, Washington, he j o i n e d t h e p r -

commis i ning rew members on the escort carrier Barnes. The USSBarnes was a vital Bogue-class escort carrier that the U.S. Navyin Theater during World War II, earning three stars over the her service.

j o i n e d t h e p r ecommissioning crew members on the escort carrier USS Barnes. The USSBarnes(CVE-20)was a vital Bogue-class escort carrier that served the U.S. NavyinthePacificTheater during World War II, earning three battle stars over the course of her service.

While the brutal ground fighting for Guadalcanal had concluded by early 1943, the air war over the Solomon Islands was still raging fiercely In July 1943, a 16-year-old Richardandthecrewofthe newly commissioned USS BarnessailedintotheSouth Pacific on a vital logistical

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Onlyafewmonthslater, with the skies over the Solomonssecured,Richard and his crew were thrust directly into the inferno of front-line combat In November1943—justdays after Richard turned turned 17—theUSSBarnesjoined the massive armada bound for the Gilbert Islands

We are honored to highlight a valued member of the Greatest Generation, Mr Richard Ensign, as our Veteran of the Week. Born on November 10, 1926 in Jennings, Louisiana, tragically Richard’s father died three months prior to hisbirth. Attheageofjust three months Richard s mother moved him and the family to Houston, Texas. Richardattendedschoolsin the Houston area and graduatedfromMilbyHigh School. Today,Richardisa residentofHouston. Richard joined the U.S. Navy in March 1942, just months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor At the time, he was only 15 years and 9 months old.To circumvent the military's age requirement, Richard's recruiter listed him as 17 years and 9 months old. Because of this official documentation discrepancy the Pentagon records artificially list his age as 101 today Richard will correctly celebrate his 100th birthday later this year November10,2026. During this time, Richard was injured in a ship accident that required hospitalization He was sent by a transport vessel back to San Diego, a journey that required eight daysatsea.Hislastnameof Ensigncameinhandywhen hospital staff in San Diego in assumedhewasacommissioned officer He was prov

a months over secured,Richard and his crew directly the inferno combat Richard Barnes armada for the the Battle 'jeep carrier' shifted a transport role an flight days, worked underrelentlesspressure launched waves Hellcat TBF Avenger bombers, fortifications the and patrols over the vulnerable American While

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During the notoriously bloody Battle of Tarawa, the 'jeep carrier' shifted from a transport role to an active combat flight deck. For days, Richard worked underrelentlesspressureas the ship launched waves of F6F Hellcat fighters and TBF Avenger bombers, tearing apart Japanese beach fortifications to support the Marines fightingbelowandkeeping defensive air patrols over the vulnerable American fleet.

accommodations that were much better than those of his fellow enlisted seamen, although he was very careful not to correct the mistake.

are to highlight a member of Greatest Generation, Mr Richard Ensign, as our Veteran of the Week. Born on 10, in Jennings, Louisiana, tragically father died months prior to his Attheageofjust three months Richard s mother moved him the family to Houston, Texas. Richardattended in the Houston area and graduatedfrom High School. Today,Richardisa residentofHouston. joined U.S. Navy in March 1942, just months after the Japanese attack on Pearl At the time, he was only 15 years and 9 months To circumvent the military's age requirement, Richard's recruiter listed him 17 years and 9 months old. Because of this official documentation discrepancy the Pentagon records artificially his age as 101 Richard will correctly celebrate his 100th birthday later this year November 2026. D ring th s i , was ship accident required hospitalization a transport a that required atsea. name cameinhandywhen San hewas sioned officer p ovided fir -rat that were better those fellow enlisted seamen, although was very not mistake.

Richard was honorably discharged from the Navy in September 1945, just weeks after the unconditional surrender of Japan. On February 3rd, 1948, Richard married his wife, Mary Lou. Now back in Houston, in 1954 they utilized the GI Bill to the purchasetheveryhomethat

Richard was discharged from the Navy September 1945, weeks after uncondisurrender of February 3rd, 1948, Richard married his wife, Mary Lou. Now back in they GI Bill to purchasetheveryhomethat

Richard resides in today Their monthly mortgage payment was just $48 Raising five children in theirmodest,two-bedroom home was filled with blessings despite the tight quarters.

Richard resides in Their monthly mortgage payment was just $48 Raising children in theirmodest,two-bedroom home was filled with blessings the tight quarters.

To make ends meet, meet, Richard worked for 27 yearswiththeArmourMeat Company Hespentanother tenyearsworkingforTexas MarineShipSupplies,from whichheretired.Richardis a current member of American Legion Post 586 and was active for many years with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

To make Richard worked for years theArmourMeat Company spent tenyearsworkingfor Marine Supplies, which retired.Richardis a current member of American Legion Post 586 and was active for years the Veterans of Foreign (VFW).

Accompanied by his friend and guardian, Gary Clifford, Richard participated in the Honor Flight Aus

o Washington,D.C.,onApril 25–26,2025.InJune2025, the Gary Sinise Foundation's Soaring Valor program sponsored their traveltotheNationalWWII MuseuminNewOrleansto com

he museum’s25thanniversary and the 81st anniversary of D-Day, which was June 6, 1944. Though his wartime service concluded over 80 years ago, Richard’s connectiontonavalhistory remains active. Today, his ultimate dream is to travel to Hawaii to visit the historical sites of Pearl Harbor, including the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri. For a sailor who began his journey as a teenager on a Pacific flight deck, standing where the war both started and ended would bring his historic military journey completelyfullcircle.

Accompanied by guardian, Richard participated in A s i e cur io o Washington,D.C.,onApril 25–26,2025.InJune2025, Gary Sinise Foundation's Soaring sponsored inNew o memor th 25th the 81st which 1944. Though his wartime Richard’s connection naval remains Today, dream is travel to Hawaii to the Pearl including and who began as a P c fi flight de k where the war started and bring his completelyfullcircle.

Itistrulyourgreathonor to celebrate the life and military service of Mr RichardEnsign. Goodluck Richard and thank you for your service! Congratulations on being MCN’s VeteranoftheWeek.

Itistrulyourgreat to celebrate and military service Mr RichardEnsign. Good Richard thank you service! tions on Week.