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CampInvention’sFun, Action-PackedSummer STEMProgramComing toYourArea

deliverthekeynoteaddress attheConroe/LakeConroe Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership

speaker, ATHENA leaders s

excellence while lifting othersalongtheway Their

change relating to child

Conroe,TX–Inspiring

Elizabeth Smart will

luncheon is scheduled for Friday,July24,2026,atthe HyattRegencyConroe.

“Better Bookkeepers is

supporting the ATHENA L

d Luncheon,” said Melanie K. Bush, owner of Better Bookkeepers “Women leaders throughout our community are driving meaningful change and inspiring others to reach higher Like this year’s

opportunity and we are honored to celebrate their influenceandimpact.”

For the ninth year, the C

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nroe Chamber of Commerce willpartnerwithATHENA

n organizationthatdevelops, supports, and honors girls and women from the

boardroom building

global pipeline of women leaders.

“Throughheradvocacy and ongoing fight for

r programs and national legislation Elizabeth Smart has changed lives, g i v i n g w o m e n empowerment, vision, leadership and hope,” said Scott Harper, President of the C

message is the perfect fit for our audience, and her storywillinspirewomenof

experienced trauma but havepersevered.” Smart will speak on

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 8:45 AM, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office received a panicalarmactivatedbya teacher at Splendora High School Three school resource officers already on scene immediately placed the campus on lockdown while the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies responded to the scene Approximately 100 law enforcement personnel arrived to assist with securing the high school and ensuring the safety of allstudentsandstaff.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division arrived on scene within 30 minutes of the reported incident to begin their investigation. Major Crimes Detectives and CrimeSceneInvestigators immediately began reviewing surveillance videos, interviewing witnesses, and collecting physical evidence. During the course of the investigation it was determined that no assault on a teacher had been committed by a student. Detectivesdiscoveredthat theinjurysustainedbythe teacher was self-inflicted and the evidence supports thattheentireincidentwas ahoax.

The teacher has been identified as 53-year-old Nicole Truelove, who has been employed with Splendora ISD for one year Truelove has been transported to the Montgomery County Jail where she is charged with Felony Tampering with Evidence and False Report/False Alarm. This remains an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

On AM, County received Splendora Three school officers scene campus on lockdown Office law responded arrived and the safety The Sheriff's Office Division within 30 minutes of to investigation. Crimes it that no been a student. was and has been ISD Montgomery County charged and False Montgomery Sheriff's local threats of seriousness. just as types

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and all local law enforcement take school threats with the highest level of seriousness. Our office holds adults just as accountable as students in these types of incidents. Wewouldliketothankthe Montgomery County Pct. 4Constables,TexasGame Wardens, Splendora ISD, SplendoraPD,NewCaney ISD, Texas DPS, Liberty County Sheriff's Office, and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office for their

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RJOARegistrarMalekProducesThree

NewUDCLegacyApplicationsFor StevensAndLehr!

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adversity

The Rebel Joan OfArc 2721 Registrar: MARY LEE MALEK has produced three new “Legacy Applications” for two of her members with their approvals to honor their female fa

adversity TheabductionofSmart was of the most followed child abduction cases of our She was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and family if she t r t o e a p e Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to family on March 12, 2003, after being prisoner for 9 grueling

TheabductionofSmart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. She was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she t r i e d t o e s c a p e Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held prisoner for 9 gruelingmonths.

Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor

and the world about the veryprivatenightmareshe

and the world about the very she

abduction, to conviction.Thefounder “Elizabeth Smart Smart has also helped promote The NationalAmberAlert,The A a Wa

abduction, which led to conviction.Thefounderof the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation,” Smart has also helped promote The NationalAmberAlert,The A

Protection & Safety Act, andothersafetylegislation to help prevent abduction. She has chronicled her experiences in the New York Times best-selling book, “My Story ” In addition, she and other

hild Protection & Safety Act, other to help prevent abduction. has chronicled experiences in Times book, “My Story ” she other bduc

Department of Justice to create a survivor

guide, entitled, “You’re Not Alone: The Journey From

encourage children who have gone through similar experiences not to give up but to know that there is hopeforarewardinglife.

Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery continue parents, worldwide to focus safety emphasizes vigilance "everyday" people belief hope exists ﬁndevery child

Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery continue to motivate parents, law enforcement, and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety She emphasizes vigilance by "everyday" people and the belief that hope always existstoﬁndeverymissing child Smart attended

studyingmusic a harp married

Department to create a survivor “You’re Not The Journey A b d u c t o n o Empowerment ” This guid mean to encourage children who have gone similar experiences up but to know there is hopeforarewarding

University studyingmusic as a harp performance major She married her

husband Matthew 2012, and now have three b

husband Matthew in 2012, Matthew and they now have three

n Elizabeth’s example is a daily demonstration that there really is life after tragedy

recogn h wonderful women Montgomery County, the C

To recognize the wonderful women in Montgomery County, the Ch

ATHENA Leadership Award and sends them to ATHENA International, where a committee selects threefinalistsandanaward recipient based on the followingcriteria:

dr Elizabeth’s example is a daily demonstration that there really after tragedy N t

Demonstrates a high level of professional excellence

Contributes time and energy to improve the qualityoflifeforothers Activelyassistswomen andgirlsinachievingtheir fullpotential

ATHENA Leadership Award sends them to ATHENA International, where selects threefinalists anaward recipient based the followingcriteria: time and energy to improve the qualityoflifeforothers Actively women andgirlsinachievingtheir fullpotential a high level professional excellence

The luncheon will

their creativity to solve problems. Through handson activities Camp a InventionpromotesSTEM l e a r n i n g ; b u i l d s confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and e n c o u r a g e s entrepreneurship—allina fun an

environment.

recognizenominees,honor finalists, celebrate the recipientwhoisannounced at Thisistheonly women-focused event in Montgomery County that celebrates women leaders all industries, ages, and backgrounds More han 500 gue

s re anticipatedtoattend.

recognizenominees,honor finalists, and celebrate the recipientwhoisannounced attheevent.Thisistheonly women-focused event in Montgomery County that celebrates women leaders from all industries, ages, and backgrounds More than 500 guests are anticipatedtoattend.

Former ATHENA Leadership Award recipientsinclude:

2025:RachelGoodlad

2025:

2024: Nicole Robinson Gauthier

2023: Judge Kathleen Hamilton

2021:CarolGooch

2020: Hoyt

2020:Dr DanaHoyt

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Each year, the features inspired by nation’s worldinventors Fame Inductees year Spark children be x p l e i through - n iti build DIY launchan to a atmosphere, terrain ecosystem high-

Each year, the program features new curricula inspired by some of our nation’s most worldchanging inventors the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees This year’s Spark program encourages children to be confidentintheirideasand e x p l o r e t h e i r innovativeness through hands-on activities including: Space Morphers™: Kids build a DIY rocket andlaunchanepicmission totransformanewplanet’s atmosphere, terrain and ecosystem After a high-

2024: Nicole Gauthier 1 8 : a e l l

2 0 1

Scheiner

2019: Dr Marlen Tejeda

The link to nominate a woman for the ATHENA Leadership Award (by Sunday May 3) will be added s

l link nominate for the Leadership Award May 3)

Incombinationwiththe Leadership Award, the event will also raise funds to support a nonprofit o r g a n i z a t i o n i n Montgomery County that serves women/girls Montgomery County-area 501(c)(3) nonprofits are invited to apply by Friday, April 3, to be the 2026 benefitting organization at https://bit ly/ATHENABe neficiary ATHENA Leadership Aw a r d L u n c h e o n sponsorship opportunities areavailablebycontacting RileyBorchgardt,Director of Special Events, at 9 3 6 5 3 8 7 1 1 1 o r rileyb@conroe org To purchase tickets visit https://bit.ly/ATHENA26.

In withthe Leadership the event also funds to support nonprofit o r n i a t n i n Montgomery County that serv w n/girl Montgomery nonprofits are apply by Friday, 3, be the 2026 at ly/ATHENABe neficiary ATHENA w u n h sponsorship opportunities areavailable contacting of at 3 6 5 8 7 1 1 org To purchase tickets visit Judge Kathleen For er ENA de h p recipientsinclude:

energy to

energy Rover Race to collect samples and data, they grow dazzling crystal trees and hatch a mysteriousanimaleggina SpaceLab.

Make Waves™: Campersridethewavesof entrepreneurship and invention! Inspired by a surfer s journey they create prototypes, pitch their innovative products tohookinvestorsandbuild a billboard boat to set sail and “make waves” in the market. Fur-ensics™: Kids sharpen their animal animal detectiveskillswithCapE. Bara and a fleet of robotic c a p y b a r a s T h e y investigate a trail of footprints, collect bits of fluffy fur and examine suspicious splatters before forensically analyzing evidence that has a surprisingtwist. The Infringers™: Campers use their invention superpowers to solve challenges in their communityandaroundthe world They miniaturize top-secret innovations,

safeguard their designs using cryptography and protect their intellectual property from the Infringers.

“I love that this camp letsmykidsstepoutofthe usualrolesthattheyhaveat home and in school, and explore different parts of themselves said the parent of 2025 Camp Invention campers At camp my son learns to be more creative and my daughterlearnstobemore independent.”

“I that this mykids outofthe home in explore parts of Camp campers camp learns to be learns bemore

All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by qualified educators who reside and teach in the community Camp Invention serves 147,000 students every year and partners with more than 2,600 schools and districts acrossthenation.Formore information or to register, visitinvent.org/camp.

g environment. Make Waves™: Campers of entrepreneurship and invention! a surfer s they create prototypes, pitch their products tohookinvestorsandbuild a billboard to set sail and waves” in the market. Kids sharpen their animal detective CapE. Bara and a robotic c y b r a s investigate trail footprints, collect fluffy and examine suspicious before forensically analyzing e th as a surprisingtwist. Infringers™: p us th i invention in their They miniaturize their using and protect their o rty fro t A l l l m taught the c t Cam Invention every year than 2,600 the or to register, visitinvent.org/camp.

The luncheon

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PETTALK

SpringingToAction: ShieldingPetsFrom Fr PlantToxins

RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz

Springisofficiallyhere, and pets aseager as their to experience great the season life means the of plantrelated toxins that can leave your pet regretting their promenade through thegarden.

Springisofficiallyhere, andwhilepetsareaseager as their owners to experiencethegreatoutdoors,the season of new life means the return of several plantrelated toxins that can leave your pet regretting their promenade through thegarden.

Dr Wheeler, a clinical professor attheTexas College of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences, educates owners on the importance safeguarding pets outdoor poisons during the spring season.

Dr Lance Wheeler, a clinical assistant professor attheTexasA&MCollege of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, educates owners on the importance of safeguarding pets against outdoor poisons during the spring season.

S a on’s oxic

Greetings

Season’s Toxic Greetings

With warmer weather, pets more time outside of theirowners’directsight.

With spring’s warmer weather, pets spend more time outside and out of theirowners’directsight.

“Duringthistime,many new plants to grow and often use fertilizers, pesticides, and garden products in their yards Wheeler said “These can pose a riskto ifingested if they intocontactwith theskin.Petsmay on plants, drink from ponds, or explore areas where such as rodent poison were which increases the risk of

“Duringthistime,many new plants begin to grow and people often use fertilizers, pesticides, and garden products in their yards Wheeler said “These things can pose a risktopetsifingestedorif theycomeintocontactwith theskin.Petsmaychewon plants, drink from ponds, or explore areas where chemicals such as rodent poison were recently used, which increases the risk of of poisoning.”

Dogs and cats often more to chemical-related afflictions than because they walk directly on treated surfaces and then

Dogs and cats are often more susceptible to chemical-related afflictions than people because they walk directly on treated surfaces and then

COLLEGE STATION,

Texas—TexasA&MForest Serviceheldanopenhouse at its wildland fire dispatch centerinCollegeStationon April 8 and used the occasion to recognize wildland fire dispatchers and highlight enhancementsatthecenterthatwill strengthen st

Wildland fire dispatchers,theagency’s“first” responders being celebrated a part of National Safety Telecommunicators Week, which observedApril1218.

groom themselves, which can lead to ingestion of thesesubstances.

groom themselves, which to

Blue-green algae in pondsorstandingwater

“If you apply products to your lawn, always review the product label carefully to determine whether they are toxic to pets,”Wheelersaid.“Some products may only be harmful under certain conditions, so it is important to follow all label instructionsclosely

you apply your always to whether they toxic to pets,” only harmful under conditions, tant to all instructionsclosely

“Evenifaproductisnot explicitly labeled as toxic topets,itisstillagoodidea todoadditionalresearchor contact a resource such as theAnimalPoisonControl Center to confirm safety,” Wheelersaid.“Ifyouusea lawn care service, be sure to inform them that you have pets and request that they avoid using products thatcouldbeharmful.”

Wheelersaid. you lawn be sure inform that pets they avoid thatcouldbeharmful.”

When there is any uncertainty, a safef approachistokeeppetsoff treated areas until after the lawn has been thoroughly watered and allowed to fully dry according to Wheeler

addition, as many of owners gardensmay plantsthattheydo toxic unless already done research Wheeler

In addition, as many as 25% of pet owners who maintaingardensmayhave toxicplantsthattheydonot know are toxic unless they have already done the research, according to Wheeler

Plants such as lilies (which are especially dangerousforcats)

unusualbehavior

Certainmushrooms

Blue-green algae in ponds water drooling

Difficultybreathing

Increaseddrooling

“While not all mushrooms are it is very difficult to reliably distinguishtoxic nontoxic species,” Wheeler said. “For this reason, it is safest to prevent exposure toanytypeofmushroom.”

“While not all mushrooms are toxic, it is very difficult to reliably distinguishtoxicfromnontoxic species,” Wheeler said. “For this reason, it is safest to prevent exposure toanytypeofmushroom.”

For further questions regarding potentially toxic material and plants, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is available for consultation at(888)426-4435.

For further questions regarding toxic material and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is available for consultation at(888)426-4435.

ImpactOfConsumption

Some plants contain chemicalsthatcandamage important organs, greatly hinderingapet’shealthand well-being.

“When a pet chews or eats these plants, the toxin can quickly enter the body and cause serious illness,”

“When pet chews or eats these the toxin can quickly enter the body and cause serious illness,”

Whe ler said “For example some plants cause liverdamage, while can affect the nervous system heart. The severity depends on the type plant how muchwaseaten.”

Wheeler said “For example some plants causesevereliverdamage, while others can affect the nervous system or heart. The severity depends on the type of plant and how muchwaseaten.”

SeekingHelp

some cases, pets mayappearnormalat but toxin causing damage inside the body,” said. that damage progresses symptoms may not appear until hours or even days later.”

“In some cases, pets mayappearnormalatfirst, but the toxin may still be causing damage inside the body,” Wheeler said. “As that damage progresses symptoms may not appear until hours or even days later.”

It is also important to notethatcatsanddogscan react differently to toxins. Because pets process toxins differently something that is safe for dogs canstillbeverydangerous forcats.

is also to notethatcatsand can react toxins. Because process toxins differently something that is safe for dogs canstillbeverydangerous for

“Cats are especially to lilies, which cause severe kidney Wheeler said “Dogs are likely to ingest outdoor because they explore and many things Cats also be more e sitiv to c rt i medications or products.”

“Cats are especially sensitive to lilies, which can cause severe kidney damage,” Wheeler said “Dogs are more likely to ingest outdoor chemicals because they explore and eat many things they find. Cats may also be more sensitive to certain medications or topical products.”

If you suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous, it is vital to act immediately

Among the non-garden variety toxic plants that ownersshouldkeepaneye outforare:

the non-garden toxic plants ownersshould aneye forare:

Signs of poisoning can vary depending on the toxin, but common symptomsinclude:

Signs of poisoning can vary on the toxin, but om n symptomsinclude:

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Diarrhea

Weaknessorlethargy

Weaknessorlethargy Tremors

Tremorsorseizures

Sagopalms

behavior Roselaurel

Roselaurel

dispatchers,

de emergencyresponse. The College Station dispatchcenterisoneoftwo agency dispatch centers with the second located in Lufkin.

Agency

With this in mind, ownersmustremainaware of the types of plants that their pets may be exposed tointheirhomes,yards,or alongtheirwalkingpaths.

“Remove pet from the of the toxin,” said. veterinarian, hospital, a poison helpline not try treat your pet at home unless a veterinarian instructs you to do so. If possible, the label, plant orpackagingto veterinarian.”

“Remove your pet from the source of the toxin,” Wheeler said. “Call your veterinarian,anemergency veterinaryhospital,orapet poison helpline immediately Do not try to treat your pet at home unless a veterinarian instructs you to do so. If possible, bring the product label, plant sample,orpackagingtothe veterinarian.”

The earlier an animal receives treatment, the greaterchanceofrecovery

you suspect ingested it vital to act immediately earlier an receives treatment, chanceofrecovery

“The type of treatment depends on the toxin and the pet’s symptoms,” Wheeler said. “Veterinarians may induce vomiting; give activated charcoal to preventfurtherabsorption; provide intravenous (IV) fluids for support; treat symptomssuchasseizures, tremors, or abnormal heart rhythms; or use specific antidoteswhenavailable.”

“The type of depends on the toxin the pet’s symptoms,” said. “Veterinarimay induce vomiting; activated charcoal furtherabsorption; provide (IV) fluids for support; treat symptomssuch or heart rhythms; or use whenavailable.”

is by a plan of action in an emergencyarises.

is by developing a plan of action in case an emergencyarises.

Pet owners can lower theriskofpoisoningby:

Pet owners can lower theriskofpoisoning

Learning which plants in their home and yard are toxictopets

Keeping medications chemicals, and cleaning products

Keeping medications chemicals, and cleaning productsoutofreach

Above the is to stabilize the the body neutralizethetoxin.

Aboveall,thepriorityis to stabilize the patient and help the body remove or neutralizethetoxin.

Trouble walking or

departments and

coordinators.

“It is important to rememberthatallemergencies start local and end local,” said Kyle Mills, TexasA&M Forest Service planning and preparedness department head. “Texas A&M Forest Service is a support entity for the state of Texas and our partners. Ourdispatchisacoordinatingcenterforincidentsthat exceedlocalcapacity.”

“It is important to remember emergencies local and end local,” Kyle Mills, TexasA&M Service planning and preparedness department head. “Texas A&M Service is a support entity for state of and our partners. Ourdispatchisacoordinating that exceedlocalcapacity.”

Agency dispatchers receiverequests from agency and local jurisdiction judges, fire departments and emergency managementcoordinators.

e dispatchand dispatchers are often unseen link between communities in crisis wildland fire

dispatchanditsdispatchers are a crucial, often unseen link between communities in crisis and wildland fire

“Iwouldencourageany pet owner to use phone applications to identify all plants in their immediate environment and determine whether or not they are toxic to their owned species,”Wheelersaid.

Preventing

Preventing An Emergency

wouldencourage pet to use phone applications to all plants environment and determine whether not are to owned species,” said.

The an can provide is their —whetherat home away — is safe, andthebest to that

The greatest help an owner can provide is ensuring their pet’s environment—whetherat home or away — is safe, andthebestwaytodothat

Avoiding letting pets drink from ponds or standingwater

Keeping awayfrom compost and mushrooms

Keepingpetsawayfrom compost piles and mushrooms

Usingpet-safelawnand garden products when possible

Using lawnand garden products when possible

Learning which plants in their yard are toxictopets this in owners of the types of plants their pets be exposed toin homes,yards,or alongtheirwalkingpaths.

Supervising pets when theyareoutside Spring is with beautiful and a growing for in backyards, on trails. enjoying fresh ownersshould become with toxins so their furry can this Pet a service of the Veterinary Medicine & Sciences, Texas A&M can be viewed web at edu/news/pe Suggestions for be i e d to vmbs there is t nt sa isto petsoff areas the lawn has been thoroughly watered to fully dry according Wheeler aproduct labeled a idea doadditional contact resource Animal

Supervising pets when theyareoutside Spring is bountiful with beautiful greenery and a growing excitement for gathering in backyards, gathering dog parks, or on trails. While enjoying the fresh beginnings,ownersshould also become familiar with plant toxins so their furry friendscanplaysafelythis spring.

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.

information and track specialized resources such as air tankers, helicopters, air attacks, engines, dozers andfirecrews,coordinating aircraft and complex logistics.

information and track specialized resources as air tankers, air andfirecrews,coordinating aircraft and complex

Since wildland fire incidents can last days, weeks or months, the dispatch center manages specialized, long-duration wildfire resources, aircraft and personnel across large, often remote geographic areas through interagency cooperation.

Since last or the center specialized, resources,

From January to March, TexasA&M Forest Service responded to 611 fires for 91,722

"Our ability to respond to wildfires depends on three things: coordination, clarity and speed," said Justin Kendall, Emergency Operations Center state dispatch coordinator for TexasA&MForestService.

"Our ability to respond to depends on things: coordination, speed," Justin Emergency Operations Center

mapping integrations to provide live data on fire behavior, weather conditions and resource locations.

Internet and communications redundancy of fiber, satellite and cellular capabilities.

"By expanding our dispatchcapabilities,weare ensuring that when a local fire department requests assistance, the right resources — whether it’s a TIFMAS (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System) strike team a heavy bulldozer or a large air tanker aredeployedwith maximumefficiency."

TexasA&MForestService. "By dispatchcapabilities,weare that a department requests assistance, the — whether it’s a TIFMAS Mutual team a heavy or a large air tanker aredeployed efficiency."

Keyenhancementstothe dispatchcenterinclude:

the include:

redundancy with a backup generator that continuity during “ nve in in e capabilitiesof is ultimately ” Kendallsaid.“Theabilityto efficiently coordinate mobilize and demobilize wildland resources helps response times, small and and thepublicsafe.” National Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 12–18,

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

MEDICAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

Texas Women’s University Nursing Students: I’m Impressed

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, MICHAEL E

CENTER, MICHAEL

DEBAKEY VETERANS

HOSPITAL - 2026 for me

has been a rough year medically, with two bowel obstructions, two episodes

2026 for been a rough with bowel two episodes

of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), and a surgery to to remove most of my toxic gallbladder So this year I’ve spent well over three three weeks in the hospital, which is my worst year

of Ketoacidosis (DKA), a surgery remove most of my toxic gallbladder year I’ve spent well over weeks in the which is my worst year

Weather for the Lake Conroe area

Wednesday

Partlysunny,withahighnear84.Southwind 5to15mph,withgustsashighas25mph.

Mostlycloudy,withalowaround69.South wind5to10mph,withgustsashighas20 mph.

Mostlycloudy,thengraduallybecoming sunny,withahighnear87.Southwind5to 10mph,withgustsashighas20mph.

Partlycloudy,withalowaround68.

Partlysunny,withahighnear86.

Night

Mostlycloudy,withalowaround69.

A50percentchanceofshowersand thunderstormsafter1pm.Mostlycloudy, withahighnear82.

Sunday

Night SundayNight

A50percentchanceofshowersand thunderstorms.Mostlycloudy,withalow around57.

A20percentchanceofshowers.Partly sunny,withahighnear73.

Mostlycloudy,withalowaround56.

Monday

A20percentchanceofshowers.Mostly cloudy,withahighnear73. WednesdayNight

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instructors, in my opinion themosthelpfulpersontoa student nurses career preparation are the nurses theyarepairedwithduring their hospital shifts in the finalschoolyears.

Now not all RN’s in are teachers to their nursing student charges, this pastweekendIwitnessed well-above averaged coupling, where my nurse Kristy, an RN of Camboorigin, who was baby during Pol Pot’s killingfieldsbeingbabysat by her 3 old brother while her Mom worked the fields. Kristy worked with Audrey, 20, a thirdnursing student from Texas Women’s University, having been back in since the fall, following two years of found tion-forming courses, which are taught north Worth. Audrey from Friendswood, which is special for me because mostimpactfulteacher Alice HopperMcEachern, lived there with husband during my first-grade year Pearland ISD’s then, Brookside Elementary (E A Lawhon) My parents and I revered Mrs. M Iliterallywasa kindergartenterror of Gage in thepreviousyear, MomandDadwenthat in hand to wildnessto asbest could. Mrs. Special Education before it was

Now not all RN’s in hospitals are natural teachers to their nursing student charges, but this pastweekendIwitnesseda well-above averaged coupling, where my nurse Kristy, an RN of Cambodian origin, who was a baby during Pol Pot’s killingfieldsbeingbabysat by her 3 year old brother while her Mom worked the fields. Kristy worked with Audrey, 20, a thirdyear nursing student from Texas Women’s University, having been back in Houston since the fall, following two years of foundation-forming prerequisite courses, which are taught north of Fort Worth. Audrey is from Friendswood, which is special for me because mymostimpactfulteacher Mary Alice HopperMcEachern, lived there with her husband during my first-grade year at first-grade Pearland ISD’s then, Brookside Elementary (E A Lawhon) My parents and I revered Mrs. MbecauseIliterallywasa kindergartenterrorcoming out of Gage Elementary in Houstonthepreviousyear, andMomandDadwenthat in hand to explain my wildnesstoherasbestthey could. Mrs. McEachern specialized in Special Education before it was

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even an program, and was in startingmeonmylearning journey after numerous paddlings (completely necessary); and her threat of removing art projects from me if my behavior waslackingwasastrokeof brilliance, and led me a wonderful lifelong relationship with learning. My degree is in technology, but of Mrs. M, I’ve come to love the arts, music, food, drink, history, space, finance, Incredibly, I was the first student Mary Alice saw graduate from high school, she herhusbandhaving from Port Lavaca before herstudentsgraduated. fact, I still have the graduation gift she me. I eulogized her 2017 when she passed away

even an official program, and was essential in startingmeonmylearning journey after numerous paddlings (completely necessary); and her threat of removing art projects from me if my behavior waslackingwasastrokeof brilliance, and led me to a wonderful lifelong g relationship with learning. My degree is in technology, but because of Mrs. M, I’ve come to love the arts, entertainment, music, food, drink, history, space, finance, etc. Incredibly, I was the first student Mary Alice ever saw graduate from high school, she and herhusbandhavingmoved from Port Lavaca before herstudentsgraduated. In fact, I still have the pen graduation gift she gave me. I eulogized her in 2017 when she passed away

ItwasalazySaturday I would say, and the stars were essentially aligning foranexcellentdayofcare inthehospitalforme. And after a setback a few days earlier,whenIhadabowel obstruction on Thursday 4/9, I was forced again to entertainmyoldfriend,the nasogastric tube which extended my hospital stay but at the same time normalized my surgical incisionfrommygallbladder surgery, of now I feel no pain when getting in or out of bed, so I was essentially waiting for my bowel obstruction to clear The BO snuck up on me, and even being a patient who is well recognized in detecting its symptoms it stillhappened,asdidanIV infiltration earlier on my rightarmwhenitbulgedin size by half. After I was started on real food, my surgical team cut me off cold turkey from my 150 IV fluid rate when my bowelswerenotready,and Ishouldhaverecognizedit as an issue and asked for a reduced rate, but by the time I realized my abdomen was too distended to recover from drinking oral fluidsalone. Andwhenmy IV fluids were restarted it would be Sunday 4/12 before I was able to restart oralfluids.

Itwas I would say, and the stars aligning foranexcellentday in hospitalforme. after a few days earlier,whenIhadabowel obstruction on 4/9, I forced to entertain old nasogastric tube which my hospital stay at the time normalized my frommygallbladnow I no when out of bed, so I was waiting for bowel to clear The BO snuck up on me, being a is in detecting its symptoms it happened,asdidan earlier on arm it in size by was started on team off turkey my rate when bowels not Ishouldhaverecognizedit an issue and asked for rate, but time realized my abdowas too distended to from drinking oral alone. fluids were restarted it Sunday I was able to oralfluids.

WhenAudreyarrived on morningof 4/11, I could read that she was energetic willing to learn, as I saw Kristy’s natural ability teach of which she confesses she doesn’t see herself as a nurse educator, but otherwise I could see the afternoon was going to be an

WhenAudreyarrived onthemorningofSaturday 4/11, I could read that she was energetic and willing to learn, and as I saw Kristy’s natural ability to teach of which she confesses that she doesn’t see herself as a nurse educator, but otherwise I could see the afternoon was going to be an event.

Interestingly, I provided thelastvitalelementinthis celestial alignment; a well experienced patient that is willing to assistAudrey in her journey It’s nothing that I haven’t done before, being as helpful to any student nurse who is willing to listen and learn. IshowedAudreyallofmy expectations in handling IV lines, and the machine itself. Ialsogavealecture on judging patient experiences, which for me is very important. For instance, if you don’t review my fifty mile-long record before approaching me,andcometomesaying things like, “have you poohed, or peed?,” and it's not just nurses, it’s the BCM doctors themselves; tomeit’slikebeingaPhD, being talked down to by a bunch of first grade white coaters It’s unprofessional, and I’m embarrassed for them in the use of their rhetoric. Truly, I believe a nurse-patient relationship should begin in a 1-10 of ‘what do you classify your patient experience as being 1Novice to 10 - We’ll Experienced.’ Formeit'sa ten with bowel obstructions,butbeinganewDKA patient,andhavinghadmy first surgery in 16 years, I would lower my experienceinthoseareastoa6or 7. Based on the patient's experience, nurses and doctors can adjust their speech in addressing the patient's concerns. I think that Audrey has a better understanding of that now, and will be a much better nurseforit. As the day grew, Audrey slowly took over Kristy’sconcerns,hanging IV bags, distributing medications from the nurses roving computer/medicationstation. I gave her some extra insights in giving crushed medications in distilled waterthroughanNGTube. When it came time for a suppository,Audreyhadno qualmsintheanalinsertion of the medication in my holy of my holies Thankfully the result was successful in getting my bowelsmovingagain.

Interestingly, I thelastvital inthis celestial alignment; a well experienced that is willing to assistAudrey in her journey It’s nothing that I haven’t done before, being as helpful to any student nurse who is willing to listen and learn. IshowedAudreyall my expectations in handling IV lines, and the machine itself. Ialsogavealecture on judging pati nt experiences, which for me is very important. For instance, if don’t review my mile-long record before approaching me,andcometo saying things like, “have you poohed, or and it's not just nurses, the BCM doctors themselves; tomeit’slikebeingaPhD, being talked down to by a bunch of first grade white coaters It’s unprofessional, I’m embarrassed for them in use of their rhetoric. Truly, I believe a nurse-patient relationship should begin in a 1-10 of do you classify your patient experience as being 1Novice to 10 We ll Experienced.’ Formeit'sa ten with bowel obstructions,butbeing newDKA patient,andhavinghadmy first surgery in 16 years, I would lower my experienceinthose toa6or 7. Based on the patient's experience, and doctors can adjust their speech in addressing the patient's concerns. I think that Audrey has better understanding that now, and will be much better nurseforit. As the day grew, Audrey slowly took over Kristy’s hanging IV bags, distributing medications from the nurses roving computer/medicationstation. I gave her some extra insights in crushed medications in distilled waterthroughan Tube. When it came time for a suppository,Audrey no qualms theanalinsertion of the my holy f y holie Thankfully result was successful in getting my bowelsmovingagain.

And as their shifts

And as shifts

drew to a close, both Kristy, Audrey, as well as Audrey’s colleague Sara, gathered around my bedside where I showed them from my iPad Pro when I had cancer with my NG Tube, I looked literally a Holocaust victim. also showed pictures of my time in East Berlin, and Iraq, which garnered some ‘Wows.’ Ididn’t the pics to impress but moreasagesture exhibit that has a history, a life built around a set circumstances them in happenstance at hospital. I kidded with and her my suppository, the achievement the Mach 32 patch the Artemis can wearontheir the office extra pride in the moon and back. her badge be gloved finger inside an anus? It would be an interesting thingtowearon scrubs, butIcould thateven in my over a placement patch,Audreywassecretly proud of helping me feel better And grateful for her sacrifice to such a at suchayoungage.

drew to a close, both Kristy, Audrey, as well as Audrey’s colleague Sara, gathered around my bedside where I showed them pictures from my iPad Pro of when I had cancer 28 years ago with my first NG Tube, when I looked literally like a Holocaust victim. I also showed pictures of my time in East Berlin, and Iraq, which garnered some ‘Wows.’ Ididn’tshowthe pics to impress them, but moreasagesturetoexhibit that each patient has a history, a unique life built around a set of circumstancesthatpresentedthem in their current happenstance at the hospital. I kidded with Audrey, and her placement of my suppository,comparingthe achievement to the NASA Mach 32 patch that the Artemis astronauts can wearontheirkitaroundthe office showing some extra pride in going to the moon and back. Perhaps her badge could be a gloved finger inside an anus? It would be an interesting thingtowearonherscrubs, butIcoulddetectthateven in my jestful moment over a suppository placement patch,Audreywassecretly proud of helping me feel better And I’m grateful for her work and sacrifice to such a noble cause at suchayoungage.

Inmyexperiencewith TWU nursing students over the years, I can tell theycomefromacutabove other schools and this experiencebetweenagreat nurse,agreatstudent,anda sometimes unruly patient was special, a rare alignment of patient care elementscanreallysparka brilliant medical career I want to thank Kristy, Audrey, and Texas Women’s University for whattheydo. Ibelievethat withmyrecentsurgery,my body can now find some peaceforawhile,anddrag me away from the feeling that I can be fine in the morning,andonthewayto theERintheevening. I’ve knownsomuchpaininmy life,butthankfullyI’mstill grateful to be alive and to bedoingwhatIdo.

In experiencewith TWU nursing over the years, I can tell theycomefroma above and this experiencebetweenagreat agreatstudent,and sometimes unruly patient was special, a rar of patient care canreallyspark medical career I want to thank Kristy, Audre and Texas for whattheydo. Ibelieve with recentsurgery, body can now find forawhile,anddrag me from the that I can be fine in the morning,andonthe to ERintheevening. I’ve somuchpainin butthankfullyI’m grateful to be alive to bedoingwhatIdo.

Charles Edward Steffler

Charles Edward Steffler, born on March 15,1947,inDallas,Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family

He lived a full and meaningful life defined by devotion, hard work, and deep love for those closest to him Charles was the beloved husband of Vicki, with whom he shared60wonderfulyears of marriage Together,

they built a life rooted in love,faith,andfamily—a legacy that will continue for generations. He was a proudandlovingfatherto his daughter, Sara Clark and her husband Tommy, and his son, Jeremy Steffler and his wife Jennifer A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.atNewMontgomery

Cemetery, located at 408 Old Plantersville Road in Montgomery, Texas Following the graveside service, a reception will take place from 12:00 p.m.to2:00p.m.atLiving Savior Lutheran Church, locatedat309PondStreet inMontgomery,Texas.

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NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanWritofExecutionissuedoutoftheHonorable284thJUDICIALDISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 24-11-18234 in a judgment rendered on the 17th day of October 2025, where as in JoshuaWant Real Estate Group, LLC, Plaintiff, against ScottObeginskiIndividuallyandasTrusteeoftheGizaTrust,JoshuaWantRealEstateGroup, LLC, and Heriana Obeginski, jointly and severally, Defendant. I did levy on the 18th day of March,2026at10:05o'clocka.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant: GRANDLAKEESTATES09,BLOCK2,LOT30,ACRES1.170.11607SEBASTIANSRUN, MONTGOMERYTX77316

Andonthe5thdayofMay,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,titleandinterestofagainstScottObeginskiIndividuallyandas TrusteeoftheGizaTrust,JoshuaWantRealEstateGroup,LLC,andHerianaObeginski,jointlyand severally, Defendant, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpost judgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofJoshuaWantRealEstateGroup,LLC.

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

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe18thdayofMarch,2026,

DATEDthis19thdayofMarch2026;at19100UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Texas.

By:/s/ChrisJones

ConstableChrisJones,Pct.5MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:April1,8,15,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanWritofExecutionissuedoutoftheHonorable284thJudicialDistrictCourt of Montgomery County, Texas; Cause# 24-11-18234 in a judgment rendered on the 17th day of October 2025, where as in Joshua Want Real Estate Group, LLC, Plaintiff, against Scott ObeginskiIndividuallyandasTrusteeoftheGizaTrust,JashuaWantRealEstateGroup,LLC, andHerianaObeginski,jointlyandseverally,Defendant.Ididlevyonthe18thdayofMarch,2026 at10:05o'clocka.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant: GRAND LAKE ESTATES 09, BLOCK 2, LOT 26,ACRES 1.010. 11572 SHELLEYS RUN, MONTGOMERYTX77316

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

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe18thdayofMarch,2026,

By:/s/ChrisJones

ConstableChrisJones,Pct.5MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:April1,8,15,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

THESTATEOFTEXAS

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable457thJudicialDistrictCourtof MontgomeryCounty,Texas;Cause#23-12-18577inajudgmentrenderedonthe17thdayofMarch, 2024,whereasinWilliamsTraceHomeownersAssociation,Inc.,Plaintiff,againstRigobertoA. LeonCastroandMariaLuisaSaldierna,jointlyandseverally Defendants.Ididlevyonthe23rd dayofMarch,2026at10:58o'clocka.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant:

LOTELEVEN(11),INBLOCKSEVEN(7)OFWILLIAMSTRACE,SECTIONONE(1),A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED UNDER CLERK'S FILE NO 2018013146, AND IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4963, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MODIFIED BY ANY AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND REPLATS THEREOF

Andonthe5thdayofMay,2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaid month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas in the City of Conroe; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofagainstRigobertoA.LeonCastroandMariaLuisa Saldierna,jointlyandseverally,Defendants,inandtosaidproperty,representinginterestandcostsof suit,togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt, costsofsale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofWilliamsTrace HomeownersAssociation,Inc.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34 015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTYTAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe23rddayofMarch,2026, th DATEDthis24 dayofMarch,2026,at19100UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Texas. By:/s/ChrisJones

ChrisJones,Pct.5MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/AshtonHedrick InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510 PublishedDates:April1,8,15,2026

Cause Number: 25-11-18262

MelisaMiller Thi"Nina"Tran-Moraw ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77056

Lot Fifteen (15), in Block Six (6), of IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION ONE (1), a subdivision of 92.3115 acres of land in the Montgomery County School Land Survey Abstract No. 350 and the Edward Hall Survey Abstract No. 578, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 63, of the Map Records of Montgomery County Texas(the"Property").

as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition, Request for Injunctive Relief and DeclaratoryReliefonfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thison thisthe25thdayofMarch,2026.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas) MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:LorenMcRae,Deputy LorenMcRae,Deputy PublishedDates:April1,8,15,22,2026

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 25-11-17916

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller Thi"Nina"Tran-Moraw

P O.Box2985 5051Westheimer Suite1200 Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77056

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00 a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition to filing a written answerwiththeclerk,youmayberequiredtomakeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesof thissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyour answerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.

To: RoyNeely

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition,RequestforInjunctiveReliefandDeclaratoryReliefatorbefore10:00A.M.ofthe Mondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation thesamebeingMonday the11thdayofMay 2026beforethe457thJudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff'sOriginalPetition,RequestforInjunctiveReliefandDeclaratoryReliefwasfiledin saidcourtonthisthe31stdayofOctober,2026,inthiscase,numbered25-11-17916onthe docketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: RoyNeelyareDefendants

ImperialOaksParkPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.arePlaintiffsand

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

The nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff sues Defendant to collect delinquent maintenanceassessmentsandforadeclarationthatithasavalidlienontheproperty,andto foreclosePlaintiff'slienonsuchpropertycommonlyknownas30302ThorsbyDrive,Spring, Texas77386andbeinglegallydescribedasfollows:

Lot Eighteen (18), in Block Six (6), of IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION ONE (1), a subdivision of 92.3115 acres of land in the Montgomery County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 350 and the Edward Hall Survey, Abstract No. 578, a subdivision in Montgomery County Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 63, of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas(the"Property").

as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition, Request for Injunctive Relief and DeclaratoryReliefonfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thison thisthe25thdayofMarch,2026.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/LorenMcRae

LorenMcRae,Deputy

PublishedDates:April1,8,15,22,2026

To: RoyNeely

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition,RequestforInjunctiveReliefandDeclaratoryReliefatorbefore10:00A.M.ofthe Mondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation thesamebeingMonday,the11thdayofMay,2026beforethe284thJudicialDistrictCourtof Montgomery County Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff'sOriginalPetition,RequestforInjunctiveReliefandDeclaratoryReliefwasfiledin saidcourtonthisthe6thdayofNovember 2025,inthiscase,numbered25-11-18262onthe docketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

ImperialOaksParkPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.arePlaintiffsand THE STATE OF TEXAS

RoyNeelyareDefendants

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th th Montgomery County, Texas on the 20 day of February, 2026 in favor of The 18 at Walden CondominiumCounsilofCo-Owners,Inc.recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.25-05-07678 inthe th th 284 JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe4 dayofOctober,2025,against IronHawkHoldingsSeriesE.

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * 4. $374.00CourtCosts TH UNIT 808, BUILDING LETTER H, THE 18 WALDEN CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUMPROJECTINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,TOGETHERWITH THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS, AND AN UNDEFINED INTEREST IN AND TO THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS, AS SAME ARE DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION, THEREOF, IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 581, OF THE CONDOMINIUM RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AND UNDER MONTGOMERYCOUNTYCLERK'SFILENO(S).8003593,8138313,AND8325396

th Witnessmyhandthis25 dayofMarch,2026.

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: THESTATEOFTEXAS *

Post-judgment interest shall accrue on this judgement at the rate of 18% per annumfromthedateofjudgment

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas, th th didonthe25 dayofMarch2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe5 dayofMay 2026 Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),, Conroe,Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,and interestthatthesaiddefendantIronHawkHoldingsSeriesEhadinthepropertydescribedbelow: Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty: ConstablePCT 1

JudgmentCredit PhilipCash

By:L.Cowl

MontgomeryCounty,Texas Sergeant

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

THE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe13 dayofFebruary2025,inthecaseof ImperialOaksParkPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.NickolBellDefendant,Cause No. 24-10-16542 in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc. Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day ofApril 2026, at 2:15 o'clock p.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT 29, IN BLOCK 1, OF IMPERIAL OAKS PARK, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET J, SHEET 195 OF THE MAP AND/OR PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS(THEPROPERTY)andonthe5thdayofMay 2026,between thehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocated at301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,all therights,titleandinterestofDefendantNickolBellinandtosaidproperty

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § DeputyJ.G.Vasquez RyanGable-ConstablePct.3

TheWoodlands,TX77380 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite200

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026 281-364-4211 NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof th MontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe11 dayofMarch,2026infavorofKLHCustomHomesLLC th recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.24-07-10579 inthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery th County,Texasonthe7 dayofNovember,2025,againstFRFINC.

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

st Datedat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe1 dayofApril2026. By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, nd MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe22 dayofNovember2024,inthecaseof FallsatImperialOaksHomeownersAssociation,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.JacquesDNguessuDefendant, Cause No. 24-01- 00115 in said court, judgment being in favor of Falls at Imperial Oaks Home OwnersAssociation, Inc. Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 1st day ofApril 2026, at 3:15 o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

LOT 11, BLOCK 4, FALLS AT IMPERIAL OAKS SECTION 21, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 3793, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS BETTER KNOWNAS 32120 SAGEWOOD BEND LN SPRING, TX 77386 (THEPROPERTY)andon5thdayofMay,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.arid4:00

o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301, Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant JacquesD.Nguessuinandtosaidproperty

By:/s/J.G.Valquez

DeputyJ.G.Vasquez

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE RyanGable-ConstablePct.3

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 281-364-4211 TheWoodlands,TX77380

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFSALE

(REALPROPERTY)

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 29th day of August, 2025, in the case of Tavola CommunityAssociationInc.,Plaintiff,vs.DorianLawrenceParks,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-0406528 in said court, judgment being in favor of Tavola Community Association Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 8th Day of April, 2026 at 11 :00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-describedpropertyofDefendant(s):DorianLawrenceParks.

LOT (21), BLOCK (1), OF TAVOLA, SEC. 44, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, SHEET8617 OFTHE MAPRecords, MontgomeryCounty,Texas(the"Property").

andonthe5thdayofMay,2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at501 NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwilloffer forsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDorianLawrence ParksDefendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

Witnessmhandhisthe8th_dayofApril,2026.

By:/s/RandyCrowder

st Datedat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe1 dayofApril2026. 281-577-8985

KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4

DeputyR.Crowder#8451 21130USHwy59#C

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026 NewCaney,TX.77357

NOTICEOFSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 8th day of July, 2025, in the case of Tavola Community AssociationInc.,Plaintiff,vs.FrederickStacyMiles,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-04-06524insaidcourt, judgmentbeinginfavorofTavolaCommunityAssociationInc,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant(s),Ididon the 8th Day of April, 2026 at 11 :30 o'clock am., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s):FrederickStacyMiles.

LOT(29),BLOCK(1),OFTAVOLA,SEC.40,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas,accordingto themaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetZ,SHEET8358,OFTHEMAPRecords,MontgomeryCounty Texas(the"Property").

andonthe5thdayofMay,2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at501North Thompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsaleand willsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofFrederickStacyMilesDefendant(s),in andtosaidproperty

th Witnessmyhandthisthe8 dayofApril,2026

By:/s/RandyCrowder

DeputyRandyCrowder#8451

KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 21130USHwy59#C COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § THESTATEOFTEXAS § (REALPROPERTY)

281-577-8985 NewCaney TX.77357

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

(REALPROPERTY) NOTICEOFSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe19thdayofNovember,2025,inthecase ofTavolaCommunityAssociationInc.,Plaintiff,vs.StephanieDavis,Defendant(s),CauseNo.2504-06260insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofTavolaCommunityAssociationInc,Plaintiffas against Defendant(s), I did on the 8th Day of April, 2026 at 11:50 o'clock am., levy upon the following-describedpropertyofDefendant(s):StephanieDavis.

LOT (6), BLOCK (3), OF TAVOLA, SEC. 32, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, SHEET 507 4, OF THE MAP Records,MontgomeryCounty,Texas(the"Property"). andonthe5thdayofMay,2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at501 NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwilloffer forsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestof Stephanie Davis Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

By:/s/RandyCrowder

S215003–APRILSOUNDSECTION03,BLOCK4,LOT1FKALOT102,ACCORDINGTO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT INSTRUMENT NO. 32493 OF THE OFFICIALPUBLICRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

th Witnessmyhandthis9 dayofApril,2026.

Sergeant Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

PhilipCash ConstablePCT 1

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By: L.Cowl

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE

BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County,StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered25-10-16766onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt on the 26TH day of November A.D. 2025 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of MontgomeryCountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.Ihaveonthe9THdayofMarch A.D.2026levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately 10:00A.M.onthefirstTuesdayinMayA.D.2026,itbeingthe5THofsaidmonthatpublicauctionto thehighestbidder,forcashinhandattheCourthousestepsof301NMainSt.Conroe,TX77301of saidMontgomeryCounty Texas,alltherighttitleandinterest,ifany whichthedefendanthadonthe 26TH day of November A.D. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described propertytowit:

LOT 4, IN BLOCK 1, OF STEWART'S FOREST, SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION OF 2.3844 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE RANSOM HOUSE SURVEY A-245, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETZ,SHEET561-563OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS (THE"PROPERTY").

2. $2,076.76Attorneyfees

Post-judgmentinterestattherateof7.25%perannumonthefullamountofthe judgmentawardedhereinfromthedatehereofuntilpaid.

CourtCost

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofHITHOUSEESTATES,LLCandwillbesoldto satisfyajudgmentinthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasrenderedonthe 26TH day of November A D 2025 in favor of STEWARTS FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,INC.andagainstthesaidHITHOUSEESTATES,LLC.

FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM.

TexasRulesofCivilProcedure643-goodsandchattelspledgedormortgagedassecurityforanydebt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignmentormortgagesubjectthereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.

Biddersmustpre-registerpriortothesaletobidonthisproperty(CivilPracticeandRemediesCode 34.0445)

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate31STofMarchA.D.2026

DavidEason,Constable MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:/s/J.McCown

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203 MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty Texas

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE

MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS,ANDBEINGMOREPARTICULARLYDESCRIBEDASFOLLOWS:BEGINNINGATA5/8" IRON ROD FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT BEING IN THENORTHLINEOFTHATCERTAIN13.6ACRETRACTDESCRIBED

WADISTANCEOF950.55FEETFROMTHENORTHEASTCORNEROFSAID13.6ACRETRACT; THENCE § 29 DEGREES 30 MIN E,ADISTANCE OF 135.21 FEETTOA5/8"TRON ROD INTHE NORTH LINE OF OAK PARK DRIVE, 50 FEET IN WIDTH FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THEHEREINDESCRIBEDTRACT;THENCES60DEGREES30MINW,WITHSAIDNORTHLINE, ADISTANCEOF75FEETTOA5/8"IRONRODFORTHESOUTHWESTCORNEROFTHEHEREIN DESCRIBEDTRACT;THENCEN29DEGREES30MINW,ADISTANCEOF137.5FEETTOA5/8" IRONRODINTHENORTHLINEOFSAID13.6ACRETRACTFORTHENORTHWESTCORNER OFTHE HEREIN DESCRIBEDTRACT;THENCE N 62 DEGREES 15 MIN 10 SEC E,WITH SAID NORTHLINE,ADISTANCEOF75.03FEETTOTHEPLACEOFBEGINNING,CONTAINING0.235 ACRE OF LAND, AND BEING LOT 19, OAK PARK, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION (THE "PROPERTY").

MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2 MontgomeryCounty,Texas

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS § (REALPROPERTY)

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe9thdayofJanuary,2026,inthecaseofNorthcrestRanch PropertyOwnersAssociationInc.,Plaintiff,vs.GwendolynDavis,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-10-17062 insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofNorthcrestRanchPropertyOwnersAssociationInc.,Plaintiffas againstDefendant(s),Ididonthe13thDayofApril,2026at10:00o'clockam.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant(s):GwendolynDavis. Lot Four (4), in Block Four (4), of Northcrest Ranch, Section Three (3), a subdivision situated in the ThomasIvesSurvey A-286,andtheJamesMoffettSurvey A-382,andtheHenryA.PetersSurvey A-434, inMontgomeryCounty Texas,accordingtothemaporplatthereof,recordedinCabinetN,Sheet87ofthe Map Records of Montgomery County Texas more commonly known as 23986 Mossy Oaks Dr New Caney Tx77357-4746("Property")

andonthe5thdayofMay2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at 501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferfor sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Gwendolyn Davis, Defendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

th Witnessmyhandthisthe13 dayofApril2026.

By:/s/RandyCrowder DeputyRandyCrowder#8415 21130USHwy59#C

NewCaney TX.77357 KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 281-577-8985

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFSALE

OFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE

andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bytheClerk ofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedanddeliveredas SherifforConstableofsaidCounty IhaveonAPRIL2,2026 seized,leviedupon,andwillofferforsalethe followingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinMay 2026,thesamebeingthe5thdayofsaidmonth,Pursuant toTexasTaxCode34.01,andasfurtherprovidedintheResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtof Montgomery County Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com

Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,if anyarescheduledinagivenmonth,,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday, beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterest ofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof saiddefendants,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,towit:

STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTYANDTHATTHEREARENOKNOWNORREPORTEDDELINQUENTTAXESOWEDBY THE PURCHASER TOANYSCHOOLDISTRICT OR CITYWITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW

FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY

PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENTISSUEDBYTHECOUNTYTAXASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,April2,2026. By:/s/DavidEason ConstableDavidEason By:/s/J.McCown,#8203 MontgomeryCounty Texas

Notes:

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFSALE

forplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,April2,2026.

By:/s/PhilipCash

ConstablePhilipCash By:/s/Cowl Deputy The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue.However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforaperson who is apartytothesuit(otherthanataxingunit),is theaggregateamountof thejudgmentsagainstthe propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUTPRIOR NOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHEPROPERTYWHICHHAVEBEEN ASSESSED SINCETHE DATE OFTHE JUDGMENT For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP,attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICEOFSALE

STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE

Notes: MontgomeryCounty Texas § MONTGOMERYCOUNTY § andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bytheClerk ofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedanddeliveredas SherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonAPRIL2,2026,seized,leviedupon,andwillofferforsalethe followingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinMay,2026,thesamebeingthe5thdayofsaidmonth,Pursuant toTexasTaxCode34.01,andasfurtherprovidedintheResolutionadoptedbytheCommissionersCourtof Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com

Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,if anyarescheduledinagivenmonth,,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterest ofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof saiddefendants,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,towit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County,Texas,to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney asufficientportionofthepropertydescribed aboveshallbesoldtosatisfysaidjudgment(s),interest,penalties,andcost;andanypropertysoldshallbe subjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinteresttherein,toredeemthe said property or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law and shall be subjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedthereinmaybeentitled, undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)renderedintheabove styledandnumberedcause(s),togetherwithinterest,penalties,andcostsofsuit,andtheproceedsofsaid salestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthelawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,April2,2026. ConstableKenneth“Rowdy”Hayden By:/s/RandyCrowder

MontgomeryCounty Texas

Deputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue.

However,theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisapartyto thesuit(other

thanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgmentsagainstthepropertyplusallcostsofsuitand sale.ALLSALES

PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For more information,contact

SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXESDUEONTHE yourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936) 760-1410

PublishedDates:April15,22,29,2026

NOTICE OF STORED VEHICLE

Notice of stored vehicle: 20 FT GOOSENECK TRAILER, VIN- 138GC2027J1008105, th was towed/stored on the 6 day of June, 2024 at Jason Adamick's Wrecker Service (0612563vsf), 14534 HWY 75 N , WILLIS, TX 77378. Ph: 936-856-9595. Charges due include:$450TowFee,$22.85DailyStorage,$22.85ImpoundFee,$30CLEANUPFee, 8.25%taxonStorage&Impound.

PublishedDates:WednesdayApril15,2026andWednesday April29,2026

CITATION BYPUBLICATION

Application to Declare Heirship andApplication for Letters of Independent Administration

L.BrandonSteinmann ERICAJACKSON 26-49973-P POBOX959 307N.SANJACINTO

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD CONROETX77305 CONROE,TX77301

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO:TheunknownheirsoftheESTATEOF:LESBIADIANADIAZ,Deceased

GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship and ApplicationforLettersofIndependentAdministrationfiledbyCynthiaDiaz-Feagin,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.Saidapplicationwasfiledon04/07/2026.

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:26-49973-P

Thestylebeing:ESTATEOF:LESBIADIANADIAZ

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

Given under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas on this the 7th day ofApril, 2026.

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

By:/s/ValerieValenzuela

ValerieValenzuela,DeputyClerk PublishedDate:April15,2026 MontgomeryCounty,Texas

byElaineCollings

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LEHR Welcomed every-

y Thanked the Charter Members, and the Hostesses. ANITA& DARLA prepared a Fun Game about:DoYouKnowYour Members, and that created lots of new surprises and laughs! Their door prizes and gifts were an added treat for this special

preparation had gone into every detail, down to champagne toasts! The RJOA traditional special prepared caked was gifted t

by ANITA STEVENS for the occasion! Everything couldn’t havebeenmorePerfect! It was HARD TO LEAVE!!

Thank You DARLA SHARER and ANITA STEVENS, for this lovely Celebration,

Everything was beautiful in Full Spring Bloom,aswastheglowof themembers. and ALL the RJOA Members who continue to make this marvelous Chapter shine in all it’s “GoodWorks”…

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HistoricMontgomeryTexas, FernlandHistoricalPark

Manyofthebuildingsat Fernland Historical Park were acquired by Carroll andMaeTharp.Mr &Mrs. Tharp spent 20 years painstakingly relocating and restoring these buildings Mr Tharp, a trained preservation architect and a former NationalTrust for Historic

Preservation board member,tookgreatcareto ensure the authenticity of theirrestoration.

In 1991, the Tharps donated the buildings and their original location to Sam Houston State University Due to the remote location of the buildings, it was decided thatthesebuildingsshould bemovedtoamorevisitorfriendly site A site that would allow easier access for the public to enjoy and view Hence, through a join

n Fernland Inc., The City of Montgomery, and Sam HoustonStateUniversity,a new location was established within the downtown area of the City of Montgomery

In 2013, The City of Montgomerytookoverthe management of Fernland, and it became one of four city parks within Montgomery, Texas The city opened the park six days a week and hired docents who work for the City of Montgomery, TX For moreinformationvisit: In addition to the above buildings, the ArnoldSimonton House, the oldest home in Montgomery, Texas was moved to Fernland in 2011 This home is on The National Historic Registry of HomesinAmerica.

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Left to Rt: “CHARTER MEMBERS SEATED”:

Lyn Howard Dianne Kebodeaux, Roselane Polnick,ElaineCollings. Standing: Charlotte Belin,MyraListon,Caimy Harbison, Evelyn Miller,

JennyLehr AnitaStevens, DarlaSharer,

LefttoRt:“CHARTERMEMBERSSEATED”: LynHoward,DianneKebodeaux,RoselanePolnick,Elaine Collings.Standing:CharlotteBelin,MyraListon,CaimyHarbison,EvelynMiller,JennyLehr,AnitaStevens, DarlaSharer, MaryLeeMalek,ReginaRiney,andSheliaWilliamson.

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This week’s veteran is USArmyretiredCommand Sergeant Major John J. Kessler John served in the United States Army from 1984 to 2013 and with nearly 30 years of military service, has a vast range of experience, expertise, and leadership in Army Aviation, Military Intelligence, Special Operations, andHumanResources.

This week’s veteran is USArmyretiredCommand Sergeant Major John J. Kessler John served in the United States Army from 1984 2013 with nearly 30 years military service, has vast of experience, expertise, and l ader hip n Ar y Aviation, Military Intelligence, Special Operations, andHumanResources.

Some of John’s fondest memories started in 1985 with his first assignment at A Co , 224th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Exploration) where he deployed to Central America in support of operationsoftenreferredto and known by many as the “Iran-Contra War”. John laterservedasaninstructor at Ft Eustis Virginia training aviators and aircraft mechanics. In the mid-1990’s he passed selection and humbly served with the 160th

Some of John’s fondest memories started 1985 with his first assignment at A Co 224th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial where he deployed to Central America in support of operations referredto and known by many the “Iran-Contra War”. John laterservedasaninstructor at Ft Eustis Virginia training aviators and aircraft mechanics. In the mid-1990’s he passed selection and humbly served with the 160th

Special Operations

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Aviation Regi nt, famously known as the "Night Their mission is to insert, extract and resupply elite Tier-1, andTier-2unitslikethe1st SFOD-Delta

Aviation Regiment, famously known as the "Night Stalkers" Their mission is to insert, extract and resupply elite Tier-1, andTier-2unitslikethe1st SFOD-Delta DEVGRU

Navy SEALs, Army

Rangers.Theofficialmotto of the 160th SOAR is “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!” is imprinted in leadership philosophy JohnKessler

Special Forces, and Rangers.Theofficialmotto of the 160th SOAR is “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!” which is imprinted in the leadership philosophyofJohnKessler

AsaCommandSergeant Major John advised general officers, congressmen, and foreign dignitaries on human capital,personnel,training, readiness equipment requirements, organizational operations, and deployments He also guided organizational operations formations of to 145,000 Soldiers and Staff, with budgets of nearly $5 billion.

AsaCommandSergeant Major (E-9), John advised general officers, congressmen, senators, and foreign dignitaries on human capital,personnel,training, readiness equipment requirements, organizational operations, and deployments He also guided organizational operations with formations of up to 145,000 Soldiers and Civilian Staff, with budgets of nearly $5 billion.

In 2009 effects of protracted wars in the Middle East our service members stationed in the greater Houston drew the attention of the U.S. Senator Cornyn after foursoldiersfromthesame

In 2009 the effects of protracted wars in the Middle East on our service members stationed in the greater Houston area drew the attention of the U.S. Senator John Cornyn after foursoldiersfromthesame

unit ended their life by suicide. This initiated the search for a firm but compassionate leader who would advise, mentor, and supportively lead soldiers towards help and healing whilecompletingoneofthe Army s toughest assignments,whichwastorecruit theArmy’sFutureSoldiers.

ended their life by This initiated for firm but compassionate leader who would advise, mentor, and lead soldiers help and healing completingoneofthe Army s toughest assignments, wastorecruit

Command Sergeant Major John J. Kessler was the leader specifically selected by the Commanding General of USAREC for the task. As the Senior Enlisted Advisor, he was charged with championing a change management philosophy that examined the contributing factors associated with suicidal ideationswhileimplementing leader driven actions that would mitigate those ideations. His leadership and that of the commander resulted in all soldiers receiving the help needed, in an expedited manner, fostering resiliency and no soldier losing their life to suicideduringthistime.

John also encouraged a moreholisticreviewofhow medications were prescribedandtheeffectsthey hadonat-risksoldiers.This fueled some of the earliest conversationswithcityand state officials. Ultimately the hard work of John and hundredsofothersresulted in the implementation of a state-wide initiative in Texas known as the Veteran’s Treatment Court (VTC) This is often referred to as VET-Court and as of April 2026, over 45 counties in Texas have established a VTC program.Thesecourtsusea non-adversarial teambased approach involving judges, veteran mentors, andtheU.S.Departmentof Veterans Affairs (VA) to addressrootcausesoflegal troubleratherthanfocusing solely on punishment Participants who graduate often have their charges dismissed and may be eligibleforexpungement.

John also encouraged a moreholisticreviewofhow medications were prescribedandtheeffectsthey had at-risksoldiers.This fueled some of the earliest conversationswithcityand state officials. Ultimately, the work of John and hundreds resulted in implementation of a state-wide initiative in Texas as the Veteran’s Treatment Court (VTC) This is often referred to as VET-Court and April 2026, over 45 counties in Texas have e b hed VTC program. courtsusea non-adversarial teambased approach involving judges mentors andtheU.S.Departmentof Veterans (VA) to addressrootcausesoflegal troubleratherthanfocusing solely on punishment Participants graduate often have charges dismissed may be eligible expungement.

profit organization that assisted veterans transitioning back into civilian life while advocatingforthem.

organization that sisted veteran back civilian life while advocatforthem.

2016and theyoung 51, John graduated from Texas Univerwhere earned Mas er of u n He then that knowledge put it to work with fellow veterans created Vanward Solutions talents and customized solutions for their customers' successes. Simultaneously, he Vice President

In2016andattheyoung age of 51, John graduated from Texas A&M University where he earned a Master of Business Administration. He then took that knowledge and put it to work with fellow veterans and created Vanward Solutions LLC, where they leveraged talents and developed customized solutions for their customers' successes. Simultaneously, he served as the Vice President of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District (MUD) 94 and more recently the Conroe Industrial Development Industrial Corporationwhereheseeks to attract new businesses and support the expansion of existing ones in Conroe, Texas.

M ntgome y County Municipal (MUD) and more recently Conroe Development heseeks attract new existing in Texas.

LikeIsaacConroe,John growup Conroe, both served our armed inHouston, Texas and before moving Conroe John says he humbled fact that so ties him and cityfounder

LikeIsaacConroe,John didnotgrowupinConroe, both served our nation in armed conflict, mustered outoftheArmyinHouston, Texas and became businessmen before moving to Conroe John says he s humbled by the fact that there are so many similarities between him and Conroe’scityfounder

Command Sergeant Major John J. was the leader specifically selected by Commanding General USAREC for the As Senior Enlisted he was charged with championing a management philosophy that examined the contributing factors associated with suicidal ideationswhileimplementing driven actions that would mitigate those ideations. leadership and of commander resulted in all soldiers receiving help needed, in an expedited manner, fostering resiliency no soldier their life to suicideduringthis who runs the sound with “Veracity of a and Professionalism a John to mitigate small shape for responsible and protect our natural In an y 02 Joh committed to lead but time as Statesman”. He registered be Conroe Council,Place and it is an honor to carry torchofselfless and for your on Week.

After retiring from the Army, John continued to serve as the DirectorofLone Veterans Association, where he led what was at the time, the largest non-

After retiring from the Army, John continued to selflessly serve as the ExecutiveDirectorofLone Star Veterans Association, where he led what was at the time, the largest non-

John is one who runs towards the sound of thunder with the “Veracity of a Soldier and the Professionalism of a Statesman John advocates to mitigate excessive tax liabilities, create opportunities for small business, shape future conditions for responsible growth, and protect our natural resources In January 2026 John committed to lead once again but this time as a “Soldier to Statesman”. He stepped forward, volunteeredandregisteredtobea candidate for Conroe City Council,Place4andsaysit is an honor to carry on the torchofselflessleadership. Good luck John and thank you for your service! Congratulations on being MCN s Veteran of The Week.