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Saturday May 2nd broughttheareaunseasonably cooler weather, as a massive cold front passed through the area on Friday

a w on as of out drastic the where that

welcomed at the weigh-in onSaturdayasthetemperatures were fantastic However, as many of you seasoned Fisherman out there are aware, drastic changesintheweathercan affect how and where you will be successful. Those that adapted flourished, while those that were not, perished below the cutline to advance to the State Championship.

ool proved why the lake was named after the City of Conroe, as they won both the School, as well as the well Individual Championships.Theywereledbythe Anglers of the Year from t

Preston Wilson and Jack Cobler Thepairbroughtin a massive 5 fish stringer that tipped the scales at 2633 pounds cementing their dominance in the Texas High School Bass

Association Tournaments this year and claiming the Individual Team ChampionshipTrophy

were by and who 5 bass

scale at pounds. highest Compton TylerTurner helped Conroe with 3 being strong contingent from in s a e t s Regional event which pitted 52 T An ler f o r Hi as the School, as They ledby from o Di o Preston Jack massive at cementing dominance High year the byMark a u d y d brought through T s

Theywerefollowedby CharlesDendyandPayton Leeck, who brought in another 5 bass limit for ConroeHigh,whichtipped

the scale at 21.47 pounds. The third highest placing team from Conroe in Cole Compton andTylerTurner with 5.07 pounds, which helped Conroe High win the event as a program, with a combined total weightoftheirtop3Teams

being52.87pounds. A strong contingent from Comal ISD came in s

LocalWomanTurnsPersonal TrialsintoCommunityLifeline:

ByDanEdwards

By Edwards

After surviving a surviving mysteriouslife-threatening illness that left her on bed rest for nearly two years,

battling memory loss, and facing closed doors in her trade, Tiffany Plunk made aradicalchoice:shewould use her second chance at lifetoserveothers.

December

made chance

InDecember2024,just weeks after being cleared to return to construction work she had performed for over a decade, Tiffany l a u n c h e d t h r e e organizations two nonprofits and one small business dedicated to lifting up those in need Today, she stands as the founder and driving force behind Heart & Hammer TX, Undefeated TX, and her for-profit remodeling companyFemmeFixIt.

u n and one up those stands driving Femme It.

“Ipromisedmyselfthat if I survived my illness, I

would dedicate my life to helping others,” Tiffany said, reflecting on the journeythatbeganin2019 whenshebecameseriously ill After years of misdiagnoses, surgeries (including the removal of an organ), and a period of severe brain swelling that erased her short-term erased memory for nearly 18 memory months, she emerged determined to live with purpose.

Her travels around the world from riding camels near the Egyptian p y r a m i d s a n d sandboardingintheSahara tosurfinginCostaRicaand dog sledding in Alaska —

Her the world riding camels the Egyptian p r d sandboarding Sahara to in and dog — myself would to helping Tiffany said, the journey beganin when seriously i r e f misdiagnoses, surgeries (including of an of severe that erased short-term nearly 18 emerged with

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openedhereyesnotjust to adventure, but to the quiet struggles of everyday people.Timeandagain,she witnessed

openedher notjust to but to the struggles of everyday Timeandagain,she w t

damagetheycouldn'tafford to repair That realization, with her as a domestic survivor, became for her nonprofitwork.

A Leap of Faith That SparkedaMovement-

damagetheycouldn'tafford to repair That realization, combined with her own own history as a domestic violence survivor, became survivor the foundation for her nonprofitwork. A Leap of Faith That SparkedaMovement-

U n a b l

U n a b l e t o f i n d traditional construction work after her recovery, Tiffany took a bold step on December 1 2024 She posted in a local Facebook group offering her skilled laborforfreetoanyonewho needed home repairs but couldn'taffordtopayforthe work — asking only that they cover the cost of materials.

ongoingsupportatnocost) · Mattress By Appointment (Garrett Dixon)

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n d traditional construction work after her recovery, Tiffany a bold step on December 1 2024 She posted in a local Facebook group offering her skilled labor freetoanyonewho needed home repairs but couldn'taffordtopayforthe work — asking only that they cover the of materials. ·

overwhelming. began as one woman offer quickly evolved into Heart &HammerTX,anonprofit committedtothebeliefthat “everyone deserves a safe, functional, and dignified home regardless of income or age.” The organization provides free skilled labor for essential repairs and renovations focusing on veterans, seniors, and families fixedincomes.

· Texan Mattress (providingbeds)

members

true

marking

growing impact of Heart & H a m m e r T X a n d UndefeatedTX—standsas a powerful reminder of what's possible when one person decides to turn pain into purpose and when a together toliftoneanotherup.

Throughherleadership, a disabled veteran and his family are finally returning to a safe, mold-free home. And many more in the Montgomery County area

Initsfirst Heart& Hammer TX has already completed more than $240,000 worth of work with less than in financialcontributions—a testament to Tiffany's decision to take no salary fromthenonprofitsoevery dollarpossiblegoesdirectly tothosebeing

Initsfirstyear,Heart& Hammer TX has already completed more than $240,000 worth of work with less than $20,000 in financialcontributions—a testament to Tiffany's decision to take no salary fromthenonprofitsoevery dollarpossiblegoesdirectly tothosebeinghelped.

Undefeated TX, her second nonprofit draws directly from her personal experience as a domestic violence survivor It offers free financial literacy, and life skills classes to ages 10 and up,

Undefeated TX, her second nonprofit draws directly from her personal experience as a domestic violence survivor It offers free self-defense, financial literacy, and life skills classes to girls ages 10 and up, with the goal of p r e v e n

the roof was repaired, but mold had spreadthroughouttheentire house, with visible growth on eve

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ce Remediation costs topped $30,000 — far beyond the family'smeans.

Remediation costs topped $30,000 far beyond the family'smeans.

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In a touching

A Veteran Family's Fresh Start-

ambitious project to date perfectlyillustratesboththe

community and power ofcollectivecompassion.

In January the of disabled veteran reached out help. The family the veteran, his wife (who left her career in law to

overwhelming.Whatbegan as one woman s offer quickly evolved into Heart &HammerTX,anonprofit committedtothebeliefthat “everyone deserves a safe, functional, and dignified home regardless of income or age.” The organization provides free skilled labor for essential repairs and renovations focusing on veterans, seniors, and familiesonfixedincomes. In January the wife of a disabled veteran reached out for help. The family — the veteran, his wife (who left her career in law to

Tosupportherself, runs Femme Fix It, a small remodeling company “It paysmybills…mostofthe time,”shesayswithalaugh, showingthesameresilience and humor that her throughherhealth

Tosupportherself,sheruns Femme Fix It, a small remodeling company “It paysmybills…mostofthe time,”shesayswithalaugh, showingthesameresilience and humor that carried her throughherhealthbattles.

veteran's wife's father the very person helped back December He wheelchair-bound from a seriesofdebilitatingstrokes and needed assistance

veteran's wife's father was actually the very first person she helped back in December 2024 He is wheelchair-bound from a seriesofdebilitatingstrokes and needed assistance with a burst water pipe during a freeze. Whatstartedasonefamily's desperate situation has

communityeffort.Overthe

volunteers and partners havetransformedthehome.

Heart Hammer TX partneredwith:

community and the power ofcollectivecompassion. · Xtreme Cleaning and Remediation Services ( w

crisis.After

High Schools in the Bayou, Houston, and Central Texas Divisions. Leading the way for

High the the way for

reminder of what's possible when one person decides to turn pain into purpose and when a community comes together toliftoneanotherup. Heart & Hammer TX partneredwith: · Ve

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ComalISDwereJameson Campbell and Tristan Walton with a 5 fish limit of23.92. Followingthem

ComalISDwere Campbell Tristan

a d i l y acknowledges that support from local volunteers are keytothescopeandimpact of her projects Critical support from Veterans & Patriots United, a Walker County nonprofit founded by Amos Savell, provided hundreds of hours of volunteer work from local militaryveterans.

are the and Critical Veterans a County Savell, of hours work from veterans.

is clear-eyed about the financial reality of her choice.“Iknowthispathis not one that leads to personal wealth, and that is something I have made peace with,” she said “What it offers instead is something far greater I have been given a second chance at life, and

Tiffany is clear-eyed about the financial reality of her choice.“Iknowthispathis not one that leads to personal wealth, and that is something I have made peace with,” she said “What it offers instead

after the househadtobecompletely gutted. Even as she continues her own recovery and works to keep her small business afloat Tiffany showsupdailywithtoolsin hand, driven by the conviction that using her skills to restore dignity, stability and hope is worth everysacrifice.

for Comal were Weston Mehaffey and Walker

Frisbie with 13 61 pounds, as well as the

TeamofKasenandRylan Piel with 13.58 pounds.

The total for this Central Texas School District Team was an impressive 51 11 pounds, claiming 2ndplacehonors.

in3rdplacein

Tournament from MISD, which had the contingent 20 earnthe

Comingin3rdplacein thisRegionalTournament were the Anglers from were MISD, which had the largest contingent of 20 IndividualTeamsearnthe right to compete in this event Doing well for MISDweretheAnglersof theYearfromtheHouston Division Jacob Riley and Brenner Kirklin, who broughtina4Bass,which weighed 14 28 pounds

They were followed by Cooper Finch and James Riley,whohad3fishthat weighed 13 33 pounds

in this Doing for theAnglersof Year Houston and Brenner Kirklin, who 4 which pounds were by Finch had fish pounds

ThethirdhighestTeamfor MISD were Tanner Gatewood and Zane Dixon with a 5 Bass limit weighing 12 28 pounds

The total weight for the top 3 Teams from MISD was 39 89 pounds, earning 3rd place honors out of 52 High School Programs from the Region.

However, as the old sayinggoes,“everycloud has a silver lining,” definitelyapplieshere.As whenthedustsettled,any IndividualTeam that was above the State Qualifier cutlineof9.87pounds,or 55thorhigheroutof182, would advance to the State Championship later this month on Lake Texoma.

M D e a pounds the a po place out 52 r Region. fr e Teams MISD e it Also, d d c ar pounds, place will we all we “Silver

Aside from the aforementioned 3 Teams from MISD that were well above the cutline, MISD will also advance TylerGerbrechtandZane Kibbey with 11 64 pounds Also, Brendan Wade and Zachary Kenney brought in 10.88 pounds,earningaplaceat the State Championship aswell.MISDwillhave5 Teams now dubbed our “FabFive”headingtothe State Championship, whereweareallinhopes that we will realize our “Silver Lining,” and return home later this monthfromLakeTexoma withtheStateChampionshipTrophyinhand. old silver lining,” applieshere.As Team that Qualifier of or out 182, the

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owners may be diligentaboutroutinecare, but even a minor wound can animals at risk for dangerous parasites. One parasite that poses a potential is the New Worldscrewworm(NWS), a flywhoselarvae infest wounds and can result in tissue damage leftuntreated.

Pet owners may be diligentaboutroutinecare, but even a minor wound can put animals at risk for dangerous parasites. One parasite that poses a potential threat is the New Worldscrewworm(NWS), aparasiticflywhoselarvae infest wounds and can result in significant tissue damageifleftuntreated.

the parasite should it cross Mexicoborder

World

Although there have been no confirmed locally transmitted cases in animals within the United States since 2016, the NWS has been moving north through Central America since 2022, reaching Mexico in 2024.

This mov nt has prompted veterinarians to encourage pet owners, and especially those who work with of stray or other unowned animals, to stayinformedandvigilant.

This movement has prompted veterinarians to encourage pet owners, and especially those who work with colonies of stray or other unowned animals, to stayinformedandvigilant.

Guilherme Verocai, an associate and directoroftheParasitology Diagnostic at theTexasA&MCollegeof Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers guidance for how owners can and

Dr Guilherme Verocai, an associate professor and directoroftheParasitology Diagnostic Laboratory at theTexasA&MCollegeof Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers guidance for how owners can identify and

The 27th season will conclude in a spectacular

“Come hear the patriotic strains of Stars and Stripes Forever, God Bless America, American Salute, GodBlesstheUSA,andthe 1812Overture,”Liebstsaid.

celebration.

All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission.

More Than Just A Scratch

NewWorldscrewworm,

o r C o c h l i o m y i a hominivorax, is a species ofparasiticblowflyknown for its screw-like shape. While the adult fly is relatively harmless, the danger comes when they layeggsinopenwounds.

o C o c m y i a species blowfly shape. adult fly harmless, comes when inopenwounds. Than A Scratch

eyes — may be confused with their “first cousin,” Cochliomyia macellaria anotherspeciesofblowfly thatismorecommoninthe U.S.,butwhichistypically harmless.

“Adult C. hominivorax are not going to be seen resting on the animals like horn flies or stable flies; they’re typically resting in forested areas,” Verocai said.

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aroundawound

animals, including dogs; cats; livestock; wildlife, including rarely birds; and people,” he said.

animals, including dogs; cats; livestock; wildlife, including rarely birds; and even people,” he said.

“Cattle will be the No. 1 speciesaffected,butwhat’s thesecond?Dogs.”

“Cattle will be the No. 1 species what’s thesecond?Dogs.”

or unowned

female fly is to wounds or lesionsonananimal.Itcan be smallas tinyscratch a post-surgical wound,” Verocai “They eggsaroundtheedge wound,and, hours,thelarvaewill from those eggs and begin feedingon

“The female fly is attracted to wounds or lesionsonananimal.Itcan beassmallasatinyscratch or a post-surgical wound,” Verocai said. “They will layeggsaroundtheedgeof thewound,and,within12hours,thelarvaewillhatch from those eggs and begin feedingonlivetissue.

really key with hominivorax,” he

“Unlike other species, C. hominivorax requires animals to

“That’s really key with C. hominivorax,” he said. “Unlike other blow fly species, C. hominivorax requires live animals to survive.”

The adult fly thrives in warm climates, with activitytypicallyoccurring between65and91degrees Fahrenheit; these conditions are common across muchofthesouthernU.S., raising concerns about potentialspread.

These flies, which Verocai describes as “strikingly metallic in color” with metallic greens and blues and red

EventDetails:

● What: Celebrate America!Concert

● When: Saturday, June 27,2026,4p.m.

●Where:FirstMethodist Church Conroe, 4308 W DavisSt,Conroe,TX77304

● Beneficiary: All proceeds donated to the Montgomery County VeteransAssociation

Immerse yourself in the musicwithConductorGary Liebst Experience the magic of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra under the masterful direction of Conductor Gary Liebst With a passion for music and a commitment to enriching our community’s cultural landscape, Liebst leads the orchestra with unparalleled talent and dedication Immerse yourself in the captivating

HowFastItSpreadsand WhyIt’sSoDangerous

HowFast Spreads Dangerous

Close-up of a metallic green New World screwworm fly with red eyesrestingonagreenleaf.

Close-up a metallic gr n New W d screwworm fly with red eyes greenleaf.

Female C. hominivorax will lay couple of hundred eggs around an existing within 12hours, the the eggs will

Female C. hominivorax will lay a couple of hundred eggs around an existingwound,andwithin 12hours,dependingonthe temperature, the eggs will hatch.

The resulting infestation can escalate quickly and become severe, as the small larvae eat and grow larger

The resulting infestation can escalate quickly and severe, the small larvae eat and grow larger

andcatsarelikelyat risk for several including more prone to injuries and not having access veterinary care, including medicines maytreat preventan

Stray or unowned dogs andcatsarelikelyathigher riskofNWSinfestationfor several reasons, including being more prone to injuries and not having access to veterinary care, including preventative medicinesthatmaytreator preventaninfestation.

parasite targets it can cause extensive tissue damage left untreated, may quickly become life threatening, depending on location and severity the infestation.

Because the parasite targets living flesh, it can cause extensive tissue damage and, if left untreated, may quickly become life threatening, depending on the location and severity of the infestation.

larvae in adult fly in climates, with typicallyoccurring 65and91degrees Fahrenheit; these are common muchof southern concerns about potentialspread.

“You’re not going to havejustoneortwolarvae —itcanbedozensoreven hundreds feeding on live tissue,”Verocaisaid.“And it’s not a picky parasite; although it rarely infests poultryorbirds,anywarmblooded mammal is quite suitable as a host, if given theopportunity

“You’re not to havejustone larvae —itcanbedozensoreven hundreds feeding on live tissue,”Verocaisaid.“And it’s not a picky parasite; although it rarely infests poultry birds,anywarmblooded mammal quite suitable host, if given theopportunity

infest all warm-blooded

Because early detection is key for managing NWS infestations pet owners shouldwatchfor:

Visible larvae in a wound

“Adult hominivorax are going on the animals like horn or flies; typically Verocai pets forwounds injuries S

performances,andjoinusin celebrating the power of music Discover the symphony’s upcoming events and secure your seasonticketstoday Letthe Conroe Symphony Orchestra take you on a musical journey like no other , Intro

Conductor Gary Liebst, the maestro behind the musical magicofConroeSymphony Orchestra. With a remarkable 38 years of experience in education, Liebst has been leading and inspiring college and community orchestras, concert bands, and jazz ensembles. As the esteemedDirectorofBands at Lone Star College North Harris, and as the former

As a preventing infestation with routine ness,whichcan

As a result, preventing infestation starts with routine care and awareness,whichcaninclude:

Checkingpetsregularly forwoundsorinjuries

Cleaning and treating woundspromptly

— their “first cousin,” Cochliomyia macellaria blowfly ismorecommonin butwhich harmless. treating wounds Monitoring that

Monitoring surgical wounds that may be healing

Keeping pets up to date onveterinarycare

Keeping pets up to onveterinary

Seeking veterinary attention for unusual woundsorodors

“If you notice anything concerning, don’t wait — reach out to your local veterinarian,”Verocaisaid.

“Early diagnosis, confirming,andtreatingasearlyas possible makes a big difference.”

Seeking for unusual odors anything don’t wait reach out to veterinarian,”Verocai “Early confirmpossible big difference.”

not currently labeled for use treatment against NWS in the U.S. may also be effective, researchers are to evaluate

not currently labeled for use as treatment against NWS in the U.S. may also be effective, and researchers are continuing to evaluatetreatmentoptions.

Verocaiemphasizesthat there’s no need for owners to panic about NWS, though these parasites cause serious issues. He points to resources such as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s guide to companion animal care in the face of the NWS threatforownerswhowant moreinformation.

Verocai that there’s no need for owners to panic about NWS, though parasites cause He points to resources as Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s guide to companion animal care in the the NWS threatfor whowant moreinformation.

Because this is not a disease — it is an insect infestation — when the insects are removed, the animal typically recovers, especially if attention is givenearly

Because this is not disease — it is an — when if attention givenearly

Fornow,whiletheNew World screwworm is not currentlyestablishedinthe United States, owners can continue habits that help protect companion animalsfromthisemerging threat— staying vigilant addressing wounds

Fornow,whiletheNew World screwworm is not currentlyestablishedinthe United States, owners can continue habits that help protect their companion animalsfromthisemerging threat—includingstaying vigilant and addressing and woundsearly

that worsen quickly

Wounds that worsen quickly

A foul odor as tissue

early is for NWS infestations, pet owners shouldwatchfor: irritation

A foul odor often described as decaying tissue

Swelling or irritation

It’s also important that owners keep their pets on parasite preventasome of can effective against larvae. Some medications that are

It’s also important that owners keep their pets on routine parasite preventative medicines, some of which can be effective against screwworm larvae. Some medications that are

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed tamu edu/news/pe t-talk Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

StayingOneStepAhead

OPINION/EDITORIAL

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

Why Democrats Want a DEAD Trump

common sense about them.

Therewasatimewhen Presidents, both Democrats and Republicans would say, “It can’t be done ” The borderisnotabletobeshut. Drug trafficking can’t be eradicated,oratveryleastbe severely hampered in distribution. Or one of my personal favorites is ‘you can t deport the millions already here.’ But that was beforeDonaldTrump,orasI say, BT (Before Trump) Democrats don t want to solveanythingbecausethey love to funnel money (through USAID) this way or that, but when countered withasituationresolverlike Donald Trump, a well trainedbusinessman,whose

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mission in that arena is to solve problems; well, that’s whathedoes. ThePresident goes around cleaning up issues,andcoupledwiththe rhetoricbeingbandiedabout from ABC s The View, Jimmy Kimmel Stephen Colbert, CNN, MS NOW

Socialist news outlets, who all call for 47’s head on a pike, then you can imagine wheremultipledegreedidiot

professionals), lawyers,

professionals), lawyers, a

professionalsgettheirminds brainwashed.

The Multiple Degreed Idiots the from their academic achievements or specialized training,andtranslateitinto anautomaticelitisminbody of thought when discussing topics outside of their expertise, such as politics. They idolize the talking headsofCNN,andSocialist late-night talk show hosts, and when absorbing their bent ideology they equate themselves to the same heights, but when vomiting the Socialist talking points; and when critically inbeingaskedtoexpandon the topic, they yield like a small car with a giant boulder about crush I’ve written in the past that no Socialist can fight their way of a wet paper bag, beforerunningoutoftalking pointsonasubject.

The Multiple Degreed Idiots take the smarts from their academic achievements or specialized training,andtranslateitinto anautomaticelitisminbody of thought when discussing topics outside of their expertise, such as politics. They idolize the talking headsofCNN,andSocialist late-night talk show hosts, and when absorbing their bent ideology they equate themselves to the same heights, but when vomiting the Socialist talking points; and when pressed critically inbeingaskedtoexpandon the topic, they yield like a small car with a giant boulder about to crush it I’ve written in the past that no Socialist can fight their way out of a wet paper bag, beforerunningoutoftalking pointsonasubject.

That’s why I love lectures from Drs. Thomas Sowell, and Penn State’s Sam Richards, who to me are legends in how they can speak common sense and actually instill thought (critical thinking) in young students, stripping them of thefacadeofgroupthinkthat cloudsthemindsofunaware post-secondarylearners.

common sense about them. That’s why I love lectures from Drs. Thomas Sowell, and Penn State’s Sam Richards, who to me are legends in how they can speak common sense and actually instill thought (critical thinking) in young students, stripping them of thefacadeofgroupthinkthat cloudsthemindsofunaware post-secondarylearners.

Dr Sowell the renownedsocialtheoristand economic historian, is a treasure amongst common sensethinkingBlack(orany color of) men taking the high road. He had to drop out of high school due to poverty and family hardshipsbeforehewastaskedto serve the United States Marines in the early 1950s. He went on to an incredible career initiallyinacademia, then later in a body of written work that has impressed the elite of many disciplines such as economics,philosophy science,and psychology Dr Richards, who teaches SOC 119 (Sociology) at Penn State, posts his class episodes on his YouTube channel of the same name, and he has the abilitytotakeaclassroomof n

well, the renownedsocialtheoristand economic historian, is a treasure amongst common sensethinkingBlack(orany color of) men taking the high road. He had to drop out of high school due to poverty and family hardshipsbeforehewastaskedto serve the United States Marines in the early 1950s. He went on to an incredible career,initiallyinacademia, then later in a body of written work that has impressed the elite of many disciplines such as economics,philosophy science,and psychology Dr Richards, who teaches SOC 119 (Sociology) at Penn State, posts his class episodes on his YouTube channel of the same name, and he has the abilitytotakeaclassroomof n

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, statements like that should gain traction with the ‘Mushians,’ nor their own secon

se, statements like that should not gain traction with the ‘Mushians,’ nor their own s

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on teachers whether in private or public high But it's gone way beyond that with crazed leftists thinking have a mandate to anyone that doesn’t agree with their Socialist bent ways of thought.

them;thattheappearanceof practical knowledge as attributed to real life does notcompute. Theyfeelthat theycansayanythingonline and get away with it, and with their narrow band of knowledge, meaning that Socialistoutletsdon’treport on the previous offenders, theywillbecompletelyfine.

them;thattheappearanceof practical knowledge as attributed to real life does compute. They theycansayanythingonline get away with it, and with narrow band of meaning that Socialist don’treport on the previous offenders, theywill fine.

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TheMDIshavefocused so much of their time on book learning or hands-ontraining in their particular fields that contain certain procedures that rarely allow for deviation from the set goals I mean, a heart surgeonforinstance,cannot go experiment with attaching a pulmonary vein directly to a lung. His, or Hers, field of knowledge is narrow, and it allow formuchcriticalthinkingin the Cardiovascular arena, not when Texas Medical Center pioneers like Drs DentonCooley,andMichael DeBakey were in a position to do their thinking for you. That’snottosaythatthereis not critical thinking by professionals with multiple degrees,thereis;buttolabel them solely as MDIs, might not be the right label to displayuponthem.

TheMDIshavefocused so much of their time on book learning or hands-ontraining in their particular fields that contain certain procedures that rarely allow for deviation from the set goals I mean, a heart surgeonforinstance,cannot go experiment with attaching a pulmonary vein directly to a lung. His, or Hers, field of knowledge is narrow, and it doesn’t allow formuchcriticalthinkingin the Cardiovascular arena, not when Texas Medical Center pioneers like Drs DentonCooley,andMichael DeBakey were in a position to do their thinking for you. That’snottosaythatthereis not critical thinking by professionals with multiple degrees,thereis;buttolabel them solely as MDIs, might not be the right label to displayuponthem.

The problem with MDIs is the influence they

individualsintheirsphereof influence With arrogant influence college professors, it’s their way or the highway and with so many students desperateforacceptanceand a top grade, they yield any comm

g individualsintheirsphereof influence With arrogant college professors, it’s their way or the highway and with so many students desperateforacceptanceand a top grade, they yield any commo

y harbored from Right-ofCenter parents, and after a few semesters on campus delve to the dark side of bestialthoughtforgoingany

ey harbored from Right-ofCenter parents, and after a few semesters on campus delve to the dark side of bestialthoughtforgoingany

thinking young students and actually instill some common sense criticality about them Richard’sapproachisnotof thrusting fire and brimstone at his students as in the Wr

-thinking young students and actually instill some common sense criticality about them Richard’sapproachisnotof thrusting fire and brimstone at his students as in the Wr

r) Richards does not raise his voice to accept or demean anyonepoliticalfigure. It’s not his style. He simply talks to his students, engaging them in practical conversation, and truly getting to the nuts and bolts of current issues, whether it b e D E I G a z a transgenderism, climate change, race, or whatever The student interviews are fascinating,givingviewersa glimpse into the mind of young students, many who are freshman, and how they haveperceivedlifeafterfour years of secondary education And basically an an academiclifenotexposedto Sowell’s or Richards’ academic expertise is an academiclifewasted.

Richards does not raise his voice to accept or demean anyonepoliticalfigure. It’s not his style. He simply talks to his students, engaging them in practical conversation, and truly getting to the nuts and bolts of current issues, whether it b e D E I G a z a transgenderism, climate change, race, or whatever The student interviews are fascinating,givingviewersa glimpse into the mind of young students, many who are freshman, and how they haveperceivedlifeafterfour years of secondary education And basically an academiclifenotexposedto Sowell s or Richards academic expertise is an academiclifewasted.

n teachers whether in private Catholic or public high schools. But it's gone way beyond that with crazed leftists thinking they have a mandate to kill anyone that doesn’t agree with their Socialist bent ways of thought. Y

Butbacktoenemiesof Sowell Richards and all things righteous I’m reminded of my what my mentor Rush Limbaugh used to call the young charges of the Socialist influencers, ‘Young Skulls full of Mush,’ being pelted with daily expressions of unchallenged hatred against President Trump and Conservative Republicans, speakingintermsofwishing deathuponthem,constantly calling for 47 and others to be chastised even to the

Butbacktoenemiesof Sowell, Richards, and all things righteous I’m reminded of my what my mentor Rush Limbaugh used to call the young charges of the Socialist influencers, ‘Young Skulls full of Mush,’ being pelted with daily expressions of unchallenged hatred against Pre ident Trump and Conservative Republicans, speakingintermsofwishing deathuponthem,constantly calling for 47 and others to be chastised even to the

I’ve always said that Socialists have no forethought into the ConsequenceoftheirownActions, and evidently their universe is small, if they post something that ideas on to unalive or temporarily neutralize Donald Trump or any other Conservative Republican, the are co pletely surprised theirpostsget them so easily fired. And you can’t blame the institutionsthatthesepeople work for, who don’t want it known that they employ individuals death upon which I’ve heard is bad for business. How many professionals of any discipline (mainly medical) ruined their careersoververbaloutbursts over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, or the attempted assassinations of DonaldTrump? there are the ones, again mainly medical professionals, who offer advice on how to unalive or incapacitate by injecting 47 will some sort of or antifreeze dothetrick. Those freaks honestly believe that their medical rhetoric will not perceived as a threat, nor do they think they will be for saying somethingsostupid,thatthe idea of such an is not as harmful to their Essentially their careers so automatic, their universe of opposing thought is so miniscule, meaning no one aroundthemthinksopposite

I’ve always said that Socialists have no forethought into the ConsequenceoftheirownActions, and evidently their universe is so small, that if they post something that gives ideas on how to unalive or temporarily neutralize Donald Trump or any other Conservative Republican, they are completely surprisedthattheirpostsget them so easily fired. And you can’t blame the o institutionsthatthesepeople work for, who don’t want it known that they employ individuals who wish death upon someone, which I’ve heard is bad for business. How many professionals of any discipline (mainly medical) have ruined their careersoververbaloutbursts over the assassination of Charlie Kirk, or the attempted assassinations of DonaldTrump? Then there are the ones, again mainly medical professionals, who offer advice on how to unalive or incapacitate by injecting 47 will some sort of anesthesia drug, or antifreezetodothetrick. Those freaks honestly believe that their medical rhetoric will not be perceived as a threat, nor do they think that they will not be fired for saying somethingsostupid,thatthe idea of such an utterance is not perceived as harmful to their career Essentially their careers are so automatic, and their universe of opposing thought is so miniscule, meaning no one aroundthemthinksopposite

So what causes all of these episodes of medical p r o f e s s i o n a l s profs/teachers administrators, etc. to lash out? Why thedisconnectbetweentheir feebleSocialistmindwaves, and the reality that sane peopleexhibit?

So what causes all of these episodes of medical p r o f e s s i o n a l s , profs/teachers administrators, etc. to lash out? Why thedisconnectbetweentheir feebleSocialistmindwaves, and the reality that sane peopleexhibit?

There were no real physical harm threats againstPresidentsBidenand Obama, and why is that? Why do Socialists see Trump and seeth, with an incredible urge to either wish47bodilyharm,orrisk theactofunalivingtheman. And it’s really a simple answer, in fact I gave a hint at the beginning with Trump’s ability to solve problems.

n hi Presidential tasks and Socialists 47 goes. That’s why even at The White House Correspondents Associationdinner,a teacher can come out of the with the aim of unalivingthe I’m reminded that resident Biden once announced that the greatest threat to the country Supremacy.’ Sleepy was only partially heforgottwo the There is no oneontheRightthatmakes a habit of physically harm Democrats or officials. Now for theKicker,andTheTruthof theDemocratmind.

Presidential tasks and that infuriates Socialists wherever 47 goes. That’s why even at The White House Correspondents Associationdinner,acrazed teacher can come out of the woodwork with the aim of unalivingtheman. I’m reminded that President Biden once announced that the greatest threat to the country was ‘WhiteSupremacy.’ Sleepy Joe was only partially right, becauseheforgottwowords to the phrase. There is no oneontheRightthatmakes a habit of physically aiming to harm Democrats or their elected officials. Now for theKicker,andTheTruthof theDemocratmind.

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MontgomeryCountyCelebratestheLife ofJudgeJimmieCEdwardsIII (1948-2026)

byRubenBorjas,

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Hewas manofvision. Aman purpose. Andin r cen years, in his speeches at the Montgomer Co nt Veterans Memorial Park during events, he was in his way preparingusforthedayhe would be here to preside ceremonies And that day has arrived. Judge Jimmie C. EdwardsIIIis Montgomery County treasurer The lifetime U S Marine founded the Montgomery CountyVeteransMemorial Commission servedas itsfirstChairman,withthe aim of honoring United States Veterans First Responders,byremembering experiences and sacrifices. Edwards was driving in forg ng on gom y Countyinto powerhouse, making it national and international destination for familiesandfriends of our and first responders It’s the Judge’s legacy; it will live on. The next to the on thecampuswasfilledwith Judge Jimmie family friends, well wishers this past Saturday who were on-hand to honor the memoryof manandhis vision i t kin a swampish retention pond on in the of Montgomery and creating peace and for the living and passed on

Hewasamanofvision. Amanofpurpose. Andin recent years, in his speeches at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park during events, he was in his way preparingusforthedayhe would not be here to preside over its ceremonies And that day has arrived. Judge Jimmie C. EdwardsIIIisaMontgomery County treasurer The lifetime U S Marine founded the Montgomery CountyVeteransMemorial Commissionandservedas itsfirstChairman,withthe aim of honoring United States Veterans and First Responders,byremembering their experiences and sacrifices. JudgeEdwards was a driving force in forging Montgomery Countyintoapowerhouse, making it a national and international destination forthefamiliesandfriends of our military and first responders It’s the Judge’s legacy; and it will live on. The plaza next to the Education Center on thecampuswasfilledwith Judge Jimmie s family friends, and well wishers this past Saturday who were on-hand to honor the memoryofthemanandhis vision in taking a swampish retention pond on I-45 in the middle of Montgomery County; and creating a place of peace and remembrance for the living and passed on

TheEastexDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeague,presentedaMarineCorpflag toberehomedattheMontgomeryCountyVeteransMemorialPark&Educational Center. JudgeEdwardspresentedittothedetachmentwhenhereturnedhomefrom Vietnamover56yearsagoFromLtoR:MadameChairmanDebbieEdwards, MCVMCExecutiveDirectorElizabethWoods,MembersoftheEastexDetachment, MarineCorpGeneralandMrs.StevenHummer

Veterans who served Our Nation.

JudgeEdwardswas man service his entire As a young United States Marine Vietnam, was severely but with Edwards vowed to himself that he walk when returned to ingreeting family standing up. And he did. The went Montgomery County Judge, retirementlookedatthe Montgomery Memorial Park in townConroe,thinking can better.’ Edwards thought on in usinghistalentasan

JudgeEdwardswasa man of service his entire life. As a young United States Marine in Vietnam, he was severely wounded, but with grit and determination, Edwards vowed to himself that he would be able to walk when he returned home to MontgomeryCountyingreeting his family and friends standing up. And he did. TheJudgewentontoserve Montgomery County as State Representative and County Judge, and in retirementlookedattheold Montgomery County War Memorial Park in DowntownConroe,thinking‘we can do better.’ Edwards thought on it, and in 2016 usinghistalentasanartist,

designed the premier VeteransMemorialParkin TheNation.

premier MemorialParkin Nation.

The Judge then approached Montgomery County’s District 16 State

The approached District 16 State pr nt tiv ll

Metcalf, which started the

working out the tangled

Conroe’s ownership of the land that would eventually become the Montgomery CountyVeteransMemorial Park, and its accompanyingEducationalCenter

Metcalf, which started p x proces o out the tangled o nty, n C ty o Conroe’s that would Veterans its accompanyEducationalCenter

“None of this would havebeenpossiblewithout Jimmy's vision and his support,” said Metcalf, as he pointed to the Veterans Memorial Park. “This is a placeofreflection,notonly for our community as a whole,butforourveterans

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and first responders and theirfamilies.”

Metcalfwentontosay thattheparkbringsasense of peace, and encouragement to our youth, giving them a sense to fight for OurRightsandFreedoms.

sitting on their in his blanket his coffee while listening the birds, and wo ry ut hi shared little that Edwards, while his 50s, the University Texas at San Antonio a degree in art; which painting was instrumental in design the Memorial

sitting on their porch, their wrapped in his blanket drinking his coffee while listening to the birds, and worrying about his tomatoes. She shared the littleknownfactthatJudge Edwards, while in his 50s, attended the University of Texas at San Antonio obtaining a degree in art; which besides painting was instrumental in the design of the Veterans MemorialPark.

“I assure you, he planned the placement of every tree, bush, and flower, creating a place of beauty, of peace, and reverence,” said Ms Debbie in noting the Judge’sdesignofthepark. “Heconsideredit‘AGiftto TheNation.’”

Educational Center, that Judge Edwards presented tothedetachmentwhenhe r turn

Educational Center, that Judge Edwards presented tothedetachmentwhenhe r

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wife of 56 Debbie, now heads the Montgomery CountyVeteransMemorial Commission as Madam Chairman, continuing His mission She spoke lovingly of her husband, and the daughters they raised.

Judge Edwards’wife of 56 years, Debbie, now heads the Montgomery CountyVeteransMemorial Commission as Madam Chairman, continuing His mission She spoke lovingly of her husband, and the daughters they raised.

“Jimmycouldgointo aroomandfillit,”saidMs. Debbie,speakingmemorably of The Judge. “People wantedtoknowhim. They wantedtotalktohim.”

Ms.Debbieconcluded wi h J

Center Jazz Connection,’ coalition of Montgomery County High School led by director Price, played favorite pieces from the BigBandEratothe1980s, and were very impressive.

Center The band Jazz Connection,’a coalition of Montgomery County High School students, led by director Bob Price, played favorite pieces from the BigBandEratothe1980s, and were very impressive.

of the Montgom-

ceremony on the plaza,

Metcalfwent tosay thatthepark sense of peace, and encouragement to our youth, giving them for OurRights Freedoms. this would have possiblewithout Jimmy's his said Metcalf, as to the Veterans Memorial Park. “This a ofreflection,notonly our community a forourveterans

s thoughts on the Veterans MemorialPark,andhowit would continue long after his time on Earth had concluded. She spoke on the ‘Three phases of death:’

Ms.Debbieconcluded with Judge Edwards thoughts on the Veterans MemorialPark,andhowit would continue long after his time on Earth had concluded. She spoke on the ‘Three phases of death:’

“One is the physical barrier,Imeanthephysical death,oneistheburial,and the last is when the last personspeaksyourname,” saidMs.Debbie. “Ilookat this park I look at this building,andIthinkit'llbe alongtimebeforeJimmy's nameisforgotten.”

“I assure he tree, creating a place beauty, peace, and Ms in noting Judge’sdesign the consideredit‘AGiftto TheNation.’” is Imean one the last is when the last speaksyour Ms. lookat I look building, Ithinkit'llbe longtimebefore nameisforgotten.”

seven Marine Honor with McNutt, led

seven man Marine Honor Detail,alongwithbagpiper Kristen McNutt, led a p

VeteransMemorialParkin remembrance of Judge Edwards and placed a wreathinhishonor Please consider donating to this fine organization For those who would like to nominate a Veteran to honor them with their name on the line, please check the MCVMCwebsite.

thepark. And May God Bless the Soul of Judge Jimmie C.EdwardsIII,1948-2026

And May God Bless the Soul of Judge Jimmie C.EdwardsIII,1948-2026

E m a i l : info@honoredmission.org could into aroom fillit,”saidMs. Debbie,speaking bly of The Judge. toknow They totalktohim.”

recounted home stories of Edwards

She recounted home stories of Judge Edwards

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NOTICE OF LANDLORD'S LIENAND SALE

NoticeisherebygiventhatMiniMallStoragewillsellthecontentsofthestorageunitslisted below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Statutes–PropertyCode.Thesalewilltakeplaceonwww.StorageTreasures.com onMay13th,2026,at10am.Unitswillbeavailableforviewingpriortothesale.Contentswill besoldtothehighestbidder,andallsalesarefinal.Thesellerreservestherighttowithdraw the property at any time before the sale or refuse any bids. The property to be sold is describedas“generalhouseholditems”unlessotherwisenoted.

UnitslistedbelowareatMiniMallStorageat14098OldHwy59N,Splendora,TX77372.

JoseBarrios-pinkvacuum,pinkvanity pinkcatstand,boxes,bags,lamp,pinkHelloKitty dufflebag,pinkbroom&dustpan,basket,2Nikeshoeboxesand1Pumashoebox.

JenniferLombrana-treadmill,stepstool,officechair bagofconcrete,rollingtote,bookshelf, householditems,toys,andwoodbedframe.

John Phipps - Honda Four 4-Wheeler Snap-On rolling toolbox, car parts, subwoofer box, small safe, dolly, propane tanks, stove, extension cord, clothes, fire extinguisher, folding table,icechest,andwoodenshelving.

Domingo Martinez -ladder couch, bookshelf, dolly, boxes, totes, pallet, ice chest, baskets, diningchairs,lamp,furniture,dinnertraysandmisc.kitchensupplies.

UnitslistedbelowareatMiniMallStorageat201NWashingtonAveCleveland,TX77327.

Julian Garza – TV's, push lawn mower kids play set, pillows, small garbage can, 3 shelf organizer totes,basket,pictureframe,foldingchairsandbags.

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Jonathan West - couch, plastic organizer cart, curio cabinet, nightstand, crates, bags, boxes,basketsandwoodenoutsidesigns.

Olivia Keysor - plastic shelves, wheelchair TV headboard, bed frame, boxes, Clothes, Bags.

Adolfo Medina - table, clothes, couch, chairs, mattress, recliner totes, TV containers and Nikeshoes.

Robert Strong: China Cabinet, mirror mattress, couch, Shop Vac, totes, boxes and iron board.

JonathanApril-washer&dryer suitcase,foldingoutdoorchair wickerbasket,boxes.

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PublishedDates:Wednesday,April29,2026andWednesday,May6,2026

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NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofKennethEdward Williams,Deceased,wereissuedonApril29,2026,inCauseNo.26-49771-P,pendingintheProbate CourtNo:1,MontgomeryCounty Texas,to: PatriziaOcampoDiRosa.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o: KyleM.Crowl,AttorneyatLaw 220N.Thompson,Ste.101,Conroe,TX 77301.

th DATEDthe4 dayofApril,2026.

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AttorneyforPatriziaOcampoDiRosa Conroe,TX 77301 220N.Thompson,Ste.101

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NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS

MONTGOMERY

COUNTYOF

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County Texas; Cause# 25-02-02449 in a judgment rendered on the 12th day of September,2025,whereasinlakeWindcrestPropertyOwners'Association,Plaintiff,againstJim S. Denison and StacyA. Denison jointly and severally Defendants. I did levy on the 6th day of April,2026at3:39o'clockp.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendants: LOT84,INBLOCK2,OFLAKEWINDCREST,SECTIONFOUR(4),ASUBDIVISIONOF 485.069ACRESOFLANDOUTOFTHEBAILEYMCFADDENSURVEY,ABSTRACTNO. 352 AND THE THOMAS J. NICHOLS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 397, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETK,SHEET121OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS morecommonlyknownas9634CrestwaterCircle,Magnolia,TX77354("Property").

Andonthe2nddayofJune,2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid 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,titleandinterestofagainstJimS.DenisonandStacyA.Denison jointly and severally, Defendants, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsof sale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofLakeWindcrestProperty Owners'Association.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe6thdayofApril,2026,

DATEDthis9thdayofApril,2026.

By:/s/ChrisJones

ConstableChrisJones,Pct.5,MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:April29,May6,13,2026

PUBLISHEDNOTICETO

NoticetoCreditors:NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentary fortheEstateofRobertB.Whitakera/k/aRobertBensonWhitaker,Deceased,were issuedonApril30,2026,underCauseNo.26-49830-P,pendingintheProbateCourt No.1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,toDebraL.Whitaker.Claimsmaybepresentedas follows:Representative,DebraL.Whitaker,EstateofRobertB.Whitakera/k/aRobert BensonWhitaker,Deceased,c/oLaneandCountryman,1045Cheever,Ste.103,San Antonio,Texas78217.

Allpersonshavingclaimsagainstthisestate,whichiscurrentlybeing administered,arerequiredtopresentthemwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribed bylaw

th DATEDthe5 dayofMay,2026.

Docket

NoticeforPublication

UndineTexas,LLC 17681TelgeRd. (Purchaser'sName) (Address) Cypress,TX 77429 (City),(State) (ZipCode)

hassubmittedanapplicationwiththePublicUtilityCommissionofTexas(Commission)toamend uncertificatedareatoitsCCN,topurchaseallofthewaterfacilities,andtotransferwater certificatedserviceareaunderCCNNo.12528inMontgomeryCounty,TXfrom:

SteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem 13500LeeDr (Seller'sName) (Address) Conroe,TX 77306

(City),(State) (ZipCode)

TherequestedareaoverlapsthedistrictboundariesofSanJacintoRiverAuthority. Ifthisdistrict doesnotrequestapublichearing,theCommissionshalldeterminethatthedistrictisconsentingto UndineTexas,LLC'srequesttoprovideretailwaterutilityserviceintherequestedarea.

ThesaleisscheduledtotakeplaceifapprovedbytheCommission(TexasWaterCode§13.301).

Therequestedareaislocatedapproximately2.2milesnorthwestofdowntownWoodloch,Texas, andisgenerallyboundedonthenorthbyWestSummerlin;ontheeastbyFarmtoMarketRoad 1314;onthesouthbyStidhamRoad;andonthewestbyKiddRoad.

Therequestedareaincludes44customerconnectionsandapproximately310.9acres,comprised of:

289.3acrestotransferfromCCNNo.12528toCCNNo.13260;and

21.6acresofuncertificatedareatoamend(add)toCCNNo.13260.

Theapplicationproposesthesubtractionofapproximately289.3acresfromCCNNo.12528and theadditionofapproximately310.9acrestoCCNNo.13260.

Thereis5.1acresofpre-existingdualcertificationbetweenCityofConroe(CCNNo.10339)and SteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem(CCNNo.12528).Afterthe transfer,5.1acreswillhavedualcertificationbetweenCityofConroe(CCNNo.10339)andthe UndineTexas,LLC(CCNNo.13260).

Theproposedtransactionmaychangethecurrentcustomers'ratesandservicestothecurrent approvedratesforphase1andservicesofUndineTexas,LLC,whicharehigherthanthecurrent ratesforSteveBelovskydbaMeachenMeadowsSubdivisionWaterSystem. Seeattachedpages fordetailsoftheratechanges.Toviewacopyofthecurrentapprovedfulltariff,goto: www.undinellc.comoremailinfo@undinellc.comorcall(713)-574-5953torequestacopy

BILLINGCOMPARISONofanestimatedwaterbillfora5/8”meter

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the commission through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989*. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is (30 days from the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer). You must send a letter requesting intervention to the commission which is received by that date.

Thelettermustincludetheperson'sname,address,emailaddress,andfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

*Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may alternatively contact the commission directly at (512) 936-7136.

Ifavalidpublichearingisrequested,theCommissionwillrefertheapplicationtotheStateOffice ofAdministrativeHearings(SOAH)forahearing. Ifnosettlementisreachedandanevidentiary hearingisheld,SOAHwillsubmitarecommendationtotheCommissionforafinaldecision. An evidentiaryhearingisalegalproceedingsimilartoaciviltrialinstatedistrictcourt.

Alandownerwithatractoflandatleast25acresormore,thatispartiallyorwhollylocated withintherequestedarea,mayfileawrittenrequestwiththeCommissiontobeexcludedfromthe requestedarea(“opt-out”)within30daysfromthedatethatnoticewasprovidedbytheUtility Alllandowneropt-outrequestsmustincludethecommissiondocketnumber,CCNnumber,the totalacreagetoremovefromtherequestedarea,asealedorembossedmetesandbounds descriptionorsurveyofthelandowner'stractofland,andthelandowner'sname,address,email addressandfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

Alandownerthatoptsoutfromtherequestedareareleasestheapplicant'sobligationtoprovide retailwaterutilityservicetotheremovedlandforanyreason.

Personswhowishtorequestthisoptionshouldfiletherequireddocumentswiththe:

PublicUtilityCommissionofTexas

CentralRecords

1701N.Congress,P.O.Box13326

Acopyofthemapsoftherequestedareaareavailableat:17681TelgeRoad,Cypress,Texas 77429. Austin,TX 78711-3326

Inaddition,thelandownermustalsosendacopyoftheoptoutrequesttotheUtility. Staffmay requestadditionalinformationregardingyourrequest.

Sideseainformaciónenespañol,puedellamaral1-888-782-8477.

PublishedDates:Wednesday,May6,2026andWednesday,May13,2026

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FORALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT

POURFECTION CLUB, INC. DBA POURFECTION LLC HAS FILED AN APPLICATION WITHTHETEXASALCOHOLICBEVERAGECOMMISSIONFORAMIXEDBEVERAGE PERMIT (MB) TO BE LOCATED AT , PORTER, 24022 LOOP 494, SUITE D MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS77365.OWNER/OFFICEROFSAIDCORPORATION ISJENNIFERSEGURA.

PublishedDates:Wednesday,May6,2026andWednesday,May13,2026

FIRST NOTIFICATION LETTER

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TOWEDFROMHWY59ANDFM1314

PublishedDate:Wednesday,May6,2026

ElaineCollings

RebelJoanOfArc2721 ChapterMembersandtheir families, of the United DaughtersoftheConfederacy,gatheredtogetherfora Special Presentation to MONTE WEST and M O N T G O M E R Y COUNTY NEWS for the MCNews continued support of Texas History, and this philanthropic ladies genealogy lineage group of the RJOAand all their endeavors of contributing to Montgomery County,andTexasHistory

The Ladies of Rebel Joan Of Arc and their Families surprised Owner ofMCNewswithSpeeches of Appreciation from RJOA PRESIDENT JENNYLEHR,adelicious Battle Flag Cake by baker

re RJOA P A I G

R WINNINGHAMonbehalf of her Chapter, and RJOA

C H A P L A I N LY N HOWARDonbehalfofher chapter then presented a BasketofTexasGoodies,everything made in the GreatStateofTEXAS!

On this happy Sunday afternoon, after church, all met a

Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery,Texas,inHonorof “April Is Confederate History Month”, and to visit the old historical homes preserved there Sinceitsdedicationin2012 Fernland’s historic log homes, examples of mid-

architecture, numerous artifacts and explanatory panels together create a

attraction and learning experience Fernland Historical Park is a City of Montgomery public park opentothepublic.Docents staff the park Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.

until 3 p.m., and from noon until 4 p m on Sunday to conduct tours and answer questions They are most helpful and dedicated to this important education for preserving our community history To schedule a group tour, please call: 936-597-7764. FernlandHistoricalParkis located at 770 Clipper Street, Montgomery, TX 77356.

After the Rebel Joan Of

y presentation to MONTE WEST, and all the visiting and touring, the entire group of RJOA went just down the street to Ransom’s Steak House & Saloonandcontinuedtheir afternoon together for several more hours before the rains hit “April S

Bonnets already everywhere.

This special Event was set up by RJOA ELAINE COLLINGS, and big appreciations to MONTE WEST,

RJOALAURA& RON McCRACKEN, RJOA PAIGE WINNINGHAM

a n d R J O A L Y N HOWARD and ALL the RJOA and Families who attended this important presentationday

Submitted by: RJOA Chai

Relations:

Williamson.

byElaineCollings

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721ChapteroftheUnited DaughtersoftheConfederacy, gathered together in remembrance of “April Is

Confederate History Month”, todotheirspecial Drawing on “Voices” sold in donations towards their year long project of who might be drawn as this Special Winner The beautifulanduniqueoneof a kind custom “Damascus Fork & Knife Carving Set, plus Custom Leather Sheath was designed to hold both Fork and Knife, and handmade by RJOA Honorary Member The Texas Knife Guy: RON McCRACK

N and donated to the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter for this p u r p o s e R O N McCRACKENisatalented and skilled artisan, and not only Precious but Priceless tothisChapter,aswellasall whoareblessedtoknowhis Goodness.

Chairman: Lovely LAURA McCRACKEN, and her Assistant ELAINE

COLLINGS, worked tirelessly presenting this opportunity to own this beautiful carving set to manyOrganizations,andat Public Events across the Nation!

L A U R A & R O N McCRACKEN make the perfect “Team”, and

generousinChrist’sSpirit. This special Date of April 12th was selected in honor of “April Is Confederate History Month”, becauseApril12,1861was thefirstshotfiredintheWar Between the States, at Fort Sumter in South Carolina, beginning the fight for IndependencefortheSouth from Northern Aggression andinjustice.

In this Same Historical Week years apart, was the Beginning and the end of the Confederate efforts towards Independence and States Rights, asApril 12th (1861)was the Beginning, and April 9th (1865) CSA General Lee Surrendered The surrender of the Fight, butnotthePrideandHearts of the South forever wounded.

FernlandHistoricalPark in Montgomery was selected as the Public Drawing Site because of their Pre-Civil War Homes there for Tour, and each with their own History It hasbeenthepleasureofthe Rebel Joan ofArc Chapter to Dress some of these Historic Homes in ConfederateAccessoriesin the past for the Public to visit.

On this rainy and stormy day the brave BellesoftheRebelJoanOf Arc and their Families came to witness the RJOA Drawing Custom Knife

Artist and Honorary Associate Member: RON McCracken held up the “Pot of Gold” containing all the Names & Numbers of hopeful winners, to the youngest Belle in attendance: MISS ROSIEM A Y L Y N N WINNINGHAM” to pull one ticket from the Gold Pot! Baby Brother:

“Richard Wayne “Bubba” Winningham 111, was watching every move

AND THE PROUD WINNER IS….. ~~MARY LEEMALEKOFSPRING TEXAS!~~

Congratulations to this year’sWinner:MARYLEE MALEK,andwhataPrize!

“MISS ROSIE-MAY”, and her baby Brother: “BUBBA”aretheChildren of RJOA PAIGE LEHR WINNINGHAM and J U N I O R ” WINNINGHAM, and the Grandchildren of RJOA President JENNY LEHR andJEFFLEHR. The W

children are in the process on their applications to become Children of the Confederacy!

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter feels like “GodParents” when this proud momenthappens!

More to come on that later ~HERITAGE IS WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND F O R S O M EONE,,,LEGACYISWHAT YOU LEAVE

LefttoRt: PaigeWinningham,JennyLehr,Honoree:MonteWest,andLynHoward. NotPicturedbutattending:SheliaWilliamson,CaimyHarbison,LauraMcCracken, RonMcCracken,Rosie-MayLynWinningham,RichardWayneWinningham111, JuniorWinningham,GeorgeWilliamson,DougCollings,ElaineCollings.

LefttoRt:SheliaWilliamson,CaimyHarbison,LynnHoward,LauraMcCracken, RonMcCracken-holdingCarvingSet,Pres.JennyLehr,Rosie-MayWinningham, RichardWayneWinningham,PaigeWinningham,“Junior”Winningham,George Williamson,andElaineCollings-holding“PotofGoldwithallthehopefuls”. Standingbehind“BabyBubba”isDougCollings-the1stRJOAHonoraryAssociate Member

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’-BenRatliff

byDavidHarrigan

DavidHarrigan

This week’s veteran is Ben Ratliff, who served in the U.S. Air Force from November 1982 to April 2002. Ben’s journey from a Texas farm boy to a world-traveling military aviatorreacheditspinnacle when he first laid eyes on theC-5Galaxy TheC-5is theU.S.AirForce’slargest plane with a maximum payloadofnearly128tons of cargo. While he began his career as a pilot of the C-130 (only 23 tons of cargo) at Yokota Air Base in Japan, it was the sheer scale of the C-5 transport aircraftthatcapturedBen’s heart.

This week’s Ratliff, who served in Air Force 1982 2002. journey a to military aviator its when he first eyes on Galaxy The Air largest plane with maximum tons cargo. he career a pilot the (only 23 cargo) at Yokota Air it was the of C-5 transport that Ben’s heart.

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After eight years of active duty, he joined a reserve C-5 unit in San Antonio,Texasandheaded to Altus, Oklahoma, for five months of intensive pilot training. Under the guidance of seasoned instructors, Ben mastered theaircrafthewouldflyfor thenext15yearsasapilot, instrument pilot, and evaluator

Theaircraftthatdefined Ben’scareerisatitanofthe skies,thoughitsreputation amongcrewsiscapturedin its unofficial nickname: FRED.Standingfor"F-ing Ridiculous Economic Disaster,"thenameisanod to the C-5’s $100 million price tag and notoriously high cost of maintenance. Despitethemoniker,theC5 remains the undisputed

After years of active duty, joined unit in Antonio, and Oklahoma, five training. Under the seasoned aircrafthe next15yearsasa pilot, and Theaircraft career the skies,thoughits crewsis in its unofficial Standingfor"F-ing Economic Disaster,"thenameisa the $100 million and cost maintenance. the C5 remains undisputed

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During his service Ben’s skills were tested in some of the world's most volatile regions While flying humanitarian missions for the United Nations in Africa, he witnessed the gravity of global crises firsthand. In Rwanda, he landed a C-5 loadedwithwaterpurification units and medical supplies while half a million refugees lined the surrounding hills, with cholera claiming 1 500 livesdaily

In Zaire, the mission tookadangerousturnwhen armedgunmensurrounded his aircraft upon landing, demanding a $10,000 "landing fee " Through tense negotiations, Ben successfully de-escalated the situation, eventually settlingthe"debt"withthe plane’ssupplyofwaterand MREs.Hisabilitytobridge military branches was branches further evidenced by his workwiththeArmy’s75th Reserve Division on "nonotice" deployment evaluations, earning him the Army Commendation Medal—ararehonorforan AirForceliaison.

AsBen’smilitarycareer transitioned into the reserves, his life in the

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Today, Ben is settled with his wife and two grown children, reflecting onacareerthattookhimto every continent on Earth except Antarctica. From the dirt rows of a Texas farm to the cockpit of the mighty C-5 Galaxy, Ben’s military service and career is a testament to where a dreamandaloveforflight can take you. Good luck Benandthankyouforyour service! Congratulations onbeingMCN’sVeteranof theWeek.

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