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MontgomeryCounty ConsidersSecondLotSize Increase

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Members of the Rebel JoanOfArc2721Chapter oftheUnitedDaughtersof the Confederacy traveled by

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April13MonthlyLuncheon FeaturesCityofConroe CandidateForum

The Chamber's April Monthly Luncheon will feature a candidate forum forthethreecontestedcity council positions for the City of Conroe, as well as municipal judge. This is a don't miss luncheon, so registerearly!

Becauseofthenumber of candidates and to allow for adequate time for the forum, this luncheon will startearly Thedoorsopen at 11 a.m., with lunch

served at 11:15 a.m. The candidateforumwillbegin at 11:30 a.m., so please makesuretoarriveontime to enjoy pre-networking before lunch and the candidateforum.

April for luncheon, Early election April 20, taking For information and

Early voting for this city election begins Monday, April 20, with Election Day taking place on Saturday May 2. For more information about the election and the candidates, visit;

https://wwwcityofconroe org/government/elections/ elections_2026.php

North Montgomery County Community Community Center time the this 11:30 and 13,

"The communities we have developed in this county — Marie Village, William Trails Castle's Edge were made possible by attainable lot sizes," said BillEllison, founder of Elli on Development "We have

"The communities we have developed in this county — Marie Village, William Trails Castle's

Edge were made possible by attainable lot sizes," said BillEllison, founder of Ellison Development "We have seen firsthand what happens when working

families can access homeownership, and we have seen what happens when they can't. The data onthisisclear lotsizeis one of the most direct drivers of home price, and what gets decided at this hearingwillshapewhocan affordtoliveinthiscounty foryearstocome."

seen firsthand what happens when working families can acc ss homeownership, and we have seen what happens when they The data onthis clear lotsizeis one of the most direct drivers of home price, and what gets decided at this hearingwill whocan affordtoliveinthiscounty for tocome."

The hearing comes against a backdrop of sustained affordability pressure in the Houston region The Houston Association of Realtors' Q4 2025 Affordability Report found that 56% of

Houston-area households cannot afford the current median home price of $337,200 A 2025 study from Rice University's Kinder Institute found the median affordability gap — the difference between what a median-income household can afford and what homes actually cost —standsatapproximately $130,000 The National Association of Home Builders'2023

Houston-area households cannot afford the current median home price $337,200 A 2025 study from Rice University's Kinder Institute found the median gap — the difference between what a median-income household can afford and what homes actually cost —standsatapproximately $130,000 The National Association of Home Builders'2023

Priced-Outstudy that every $1,000 increase in home price eliminates 3,054 potential buyers from the metro

Priced-Outstudyfound that every $1,000 increase in home price eliminates 3,054 potential buyers from the Houston metro Houston market.

currently in

currently living in

differencebetweenrenting owning has been "Ineverthought Iwouldown home,"said Melissa, a homeowner in an Ellison c o m m

y i n County "I thought I was doomed to rent for the rest my life —andIamherenow."For Victoria and another couple who

rent for the rest of my life —andIamherenow."For Victoria and Joshua, another couple who found

Monthly Luncheon: City of Conroe Candidate Forum

Monday, April 13, 2026

11a.m.-1p.m.

Luncheon: City Conroe Candidate Forum Street, Willis,TX77378 Montgomery County Center

600 Gerald Street, 600 Willis,TX77378

an attainable home in the county, the experience redefined what felt possible."Itisnotadream that our age group kind of gets to have anymore," Joshua said "So it was amazingtofindsomething attainable — that we can own something, and build generationalwealth."

an attainable home in the county, the experience redefin d what felt possible."Itisnotadream that our age group kind of gets to have anymore," Joshua said "So it was amazingtofindsomething attainable — that we can own something, and build generationalwealth."

A2024Aspen Institute found that the net worth U.S. approximately to $10,400 for ofnearly40 wealth gap begins moment is priced buying rentinginstead.

A2024Aspen Institute study found that the median net worth of U.S. homeowners stands at approximately $400,000, compared to $10,400 for renters—agapofnearly40 times That wealth gap begins the moment a family is priced out of buyingandintopermanent rentinginstead.

"Something worth noting in this conversation i s t h

y asymmetry between rental and ownership housing," said Colleen Ellison, cof

"Something worth in this conversation s t h r e g u l t o r y between and ownership housing," said Colleen f

under of E

on Development. "Apartment

Houston area faces

family homes, which are the only housing type that allows a family to build equity and generational wealth, face increasing restrictionsonthelandthey canbebuilton.Thatgapis worth understanding when evaluating any policy that affects the price of new ownershiphousing."

family which are the only type that allows a family to build equity and generational wealth, face increasing restrictionsonthelandthey canbebuilton.Thatgapis worth when evaluating any policy that affects the price of new ownershiphousing."

Ellison Development

based in Conroe, Texas,

Montgomery County — Baron Village and Saddle Village designed to

advocates for workforce housing affordability and attainable homeownership for over two decades. The com

The Texas Legislature addressed the relationship between sizeminimums and housing inits2025session,passing Senate Bill 15 — which

The Texas Legislature addressed the relationship betweenlotsizeminimums and housing affordability inits2025session,passing Senate Bill 15 which

from requiring residential lot widths greater than feet in new single-family subdivisions.Thelawtook effect September 1, 2025 and reflects a statewide legislative recognition that m

om requiring residential lot widths greater than 20 feet in new single-family subdivisions.Thelawtook effect September 1, 2025 and reflects a statewide legislative recognition that m

a significant barrier to housingaffordability

significant barrier to housingaffordability

time buyers, veterans, and workforce families The is encouraging interested to the April 9 learn more about the proposed and impact open to all

homeownership to firsttime buyers, veterans, and workforce families The company is encouraging all interested residents to attend the April 9 hearing and learn more about the proposed change and its potential impact The hearing is open to all M

ops residential communities throughout Montgomery County and the greater Houstonregion,partnering with trusted homebuilders to deliver quality homes at attainable price points. Its mission is to create unique communities that support the American Dream of

y residents. Those who wish toattendorlearnmorecan visit ellisondevcom/montg omery-county-affordablehousing.

attend learn can visit ellisondevcom/montg

EllisonDev.com or contact General@EllisonDevcom

EllisonDevelopment a developer

EllisonDevelopmentis ahorizontallanddeveloper

to the fast-growing little town of Montgomery to visit in remembrance the sacrifices this brave little town made during theWar Between The States, during 1861-1865. Their losswasgreatandrecovery after even more difficult, butlookatthemnow! This is one of the fastest growing Texas towns, and theBellesoftheRebelJoan Of Arc Chapter salute the City of Montgomery and its Leaders for keeping its Historysafe!

town Montgomery War e a e 1861-1865. Their difficult, look one the growing theBelles Arc Montgomery for

may City had the protect towns and many a k a

It is always a pleasure to visit Historical r recognitionsanywhereyou maytravel,forthoseBrave City Leaders who had the vision and courage to protect the history of their towns and communities There are many Historical Homes, Parks, and locations to take your families to go visit in the town of Montgomery, still with that special “small townfeel”. THANKYOU MONTGOMERY,TEXAS FOR PRESERVING YOURHISTORY!

attention to Honoring this special Month in our History Submitted by RJOA

TALK

RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz COLUMNS

BRYAN-COLLEGE

STATION Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for harm to a community and its environment Without proper management, stray cat populations can rise rapidly,leadingtoconcerns about predation, disease, andpublicnuisance.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for causing harm to a community and its environment Without proper management, stray cat populations can rise rapidly,leadingtoconcerns about predation, disease, andpublicnuisance.

That’s why it's importanttocontrolunownedcat populationsinasustainable andhumaneway

That’s why importanttocontrolunownedcat populations asustainable andhumaneway

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a process where stray cats are humanely trapped and brought to a veterinary clinic to be neutered or spayed Afterwards, the cats are returnedtowheretheywere trapped.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a process where stray cats are humanely trapped and brought a veterinary clinic to be neutered or payed Afterwards, cats are returnedtowheretheywere trapped.

“TNR is the only humane evidence-based effectivemethodtocontrol unowned cat populations thatliveoutdoors,”saidDr Amanda Blake, an associate research scientist in theTexasA&M College ofVeterinaryMedicineand Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) “It stops the breedingcycleand,inturn, addresses many community concerns, like disease spread, fighting, spraying, andyowling.”

“TNR is the only humane evidence-based effectivemethodtocontrol unowned cat populations thatlive said Am nda Blake, an associate research scientist in theTexas College ofVeterinaryMedicineand Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) “It stops the breedingcycle inturn, addresses many community concerns, like disease spread, fighting, spraying, andyowling.”

Blak and VMBS assistant professor Dr Sue Yee Lim discuss the importance of TNR and whatthecommunitycando tohelpcontrolunownedcat populations.

Blake and VMBS assistant professor Dr Sue Yee Lim discuss the importance of TNR and whatthecommunitycando tohelpcontrolunownedcat populations.

WhyTNR?

TNR has proven to be

more effective than traditional animal control

Why TNR has proven to be more ffe tive than traditional control

methods because by stopping the breeding cycle, the approach also reduces shelter intake while improving the overall health of an unownedcatcolony

methods by the breeding the approach shelter while health an catcolony

“Simply removing feral cats from their stable environment will only create the vacuum effect,” Lim said. “With plenty of naturalfoodsourcesandno competition, new cats will come into the community, continuingthecycle.”

removing cats from their will only create vacuum effect,” Lim said. “With natural sourcesand new cats will come into the community, cycle.”

Instead, when unowned cats are humanely trapped and brought to veterinary clinics for a spay or neutering procedure, they alsocanbeexaminedunder anesthesia, treated for m

s, and vaccinated against rabies, feline leukemia virus (FeLV), and feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, a

when unowned humanely trapped and to veterinary clinics a spay neutering procedure, can examined treated minor wounds, an vaccinated feline leukemia virus (FeLV), and feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, an

peni (FVRCP).Vaccinatingcats builds immunity common feline diseases and protects the entire colony

a (FVRCP).Vaccinatingcats builds immunity against common feline diseases and protects the entire colony

“Health ofTNR are numerous the Blake said. “This decreased fighting injuries as as decrease in associated with tion cancers.”

“HealthbenefitsofTNR are numerous to the cats,” Blake said. “This includes decreased fighting and injuries as well as a decrease in diseases associated with reproductionandcancers.”

Veterinarians caring for these feral or unowned animals will often clip one tip of the cat’s ear, which actsasauniversalsignthat shows the cat is spayed or neutered. After the cat is fully alert and has recovered from anesthesia, it is typically released back to its original location within 24to48hours.

Veterinarians for these feral animals will often clip tip the cat’s ear, actsasauniversalsignthat shows cat spayed neutered. After the cat fully alert has recovered from anesthesia, it is typically back to its original location within 48hours.

Acollectiveeffort

The success of TNR heavily relies on community members’cooperation with the p

according to Lim and Blake.

The success TNR heavily relies members’ w th t e p otocols, according to and Blake.

As such, it’s important forcommunity to educate themselves on TN This in ludes understanding that they shouldnot:

As such, it’s important forcommunitymembersto educate themselves on TNR This includes R understanding that they shouldnot:

Placelargeamountsof food out and leave it unmonitored

By Cheryl ConleyLake CreekNaturePreserve

By ConleyLake Preserve

When I was a child, “lights out” was not a suggestion it was a decreehanded down nightly by my mother No negotiations, no dramatic pleas for“just five more minutes,” and certainly no hiding under the covers withaflashlightandabook (though I may have tested that boundary once ortwice) The moment those words were spoken, the house went dark, theday was officially over, andeveryonewasexpected to cooperate. Funnyhow decades later, I’m still hearing that same comm a n d i n m y head onlynow it’s not about bedtime, but about helping millions of migrating birdssafely navigate the night skies over Texas.Back then, my mother’s reasoning was simple: people need sleep. Thesedays, “Lights Out” carries another kind of wisdom.Texas is the main flyoverstate for migrating birds and each spring and

suggestion it was a de reehanded down nightly by my mother No negotiations, dramatic pleas for“just five more minutes,” certainly no hiding under covers with andabook (though I have tested that b und ry on e ortwice) The moment those words spoken, the dark, theday was officially over, andeveryonewasexpected to cooperate. Funnyhow decades later, I’m still hearing that comm a n d i n m y head not about but about h lpin million of migrating birdssafely navigate the skies over Texas.Back my mother’s reasoning was simple: people sleep. Thesedays, “Lights Out” carries another kind of wisdom.Texas is the main flyoverstate for migrating birds each spring and

fall, about 2 billion birds travelacrossthestateunder the cover of darkness using the moon, stars, andnatural light cues to guide them Artificial lightscanoverpowerthose naturalsignals Our brightly lit homes, office buildings,parkinglots,and cityskylines can confuse the nighttime travelers, pulling them off course andsometimes leading to deadly collisions with windows and buildings

Somewill circle the lights until sheer exhaustion sets in while others drop lowerinto dangerous territory, attracted by the lights At that level reflectionsofthesky,trees, and clouds in glass can appear to be safe, open habitat. Inan instant, what looked like a clear path becomes a deadly illusion—onethatfartoomany birds do not survive Between365millionand1 billionbirds die each year due to collisions with buildings, the majority of w

about 2 billion birds travelacross of darkness the moon, stars, light cues to guide them Artificial lightscan natural gna Our lit homes, office buildings,parkinglots, cityskylines can the travelers, pulling them course leading to deadly with windows and buildings circle lights until sheer exhaustion while drop lowerinto attracted by lights level ofthesky,trees, clouds in glass can appear to be habitat. instant, a clear a deadly illusion—onethatfartoomany birds do not Between millionand1 each to collisions buildings, the w i h d

n g migration Sometimes it takes a tragedy to force

Feed withoutthe intention TNR

Feedcatswithoutthe intentionofTNR

Bring feral cats to shelters

Instead, community cat caregivers should only place enough food that can be consumed in a 30minute period. This will help prevent unwanted animals, like raccoons or skunks from being attracted to the area and will help the caregiver monitor the TNR colony and account for newcomers.

Instead, community cat should only enough food that can in a 30minute This will help prevent unwanted animals, raccoons or skunk from b ing attracted the area and will help the caregiver monitor the TNR colony for newcom-

Tips for training catsforTNR

Tips for trap training catsforTNR

In order to humanely trap unowned cats, community members can place food inside traps that are secured in the open position at the same time each day to “trap train” them This helps avoid scaringthecatand,overall, encourages them to keep returningtothetrap.

Place amounts food out leave it feral cats order to humanely p unown d c inside traps that are secured in the open position at day to avoid thecatand,overall, them keep tothetrap.

“This is an excellent waytogetthemusedtothat experience so that when you are able to secure an appointment for TNR, it almost guarantees the cats will go into the traps,” Blake said. “Toys — like laser pointers and wand toys are also useful for bonding moments with them. Earning their trust cantakepatienceandtime, butitfeelssospecialwhen theywarmuptoyou.”

“This is an excellent wayto them tothat experience so that when you are able secure an appointment for TNR, it almost guarantees cats will go into the traps,” Blake said. like laser pointers and wand toys are useful for bonding moments with them. Earning their trust cantakepatienceandtime, butitfeelssospecialwhen theywarmuptoyou.”

If a mother cat has kittens with her, it is important to assess the healthandageofthekittens before trapping her If the kittens are 2 to 3 months old, trapping the mother is

mother cat with her, it important to age before trapping her 2 3 months is

safe. Kittens in need of medicalcareshouldalsobe trappedsotheycanreceive treatment.

safe. Kittens in need of medicalcare alsobe trappedsotheycanreceive treatment.

Once treated cats should be their environment where they weretrapped.

Once treated cats should be returned to their environment where they weretrapped.

“Neuteredcatsreturning to their natural environmentwheretheyareusedto arelesslikelytorunaway,” Limsaid.“Theyareableto fend for themselves and remain as a stable population, preventing the influx ofotherstraycats.”

“Neutered returning to their natural environment they to arelesslikely runaway,” Lim “Theyareableto fend for themselves and remain as population, influx ofother

Intheknow

programs require significant funding and volunteer support. The largest costs are surgical supplies, medications, and trapping materials.

uc essful TNR programs significant and volunteer support. The largest costs are surgical supplies, medications, and trapping materials.

“Mostvolunteersstartat a place of kindness and compassion and then end up being overwhelmed by the high surgical and operational costs,” Lim said. “We need volunteers to trap cats humanely and safely, and we also need volunteer veterinarians

“Mostvolunteers at a place of kindness and compassion then end up overwhelmed by the high surgical and operational Lim said. volunteers to trap cats humanely and safely, and we also need volunteer veterinarians

who willing help cats. should have effortsthatwill TNRendeavorsso that financialburden TNR not fall on shoulders of compassionatecommunity

who are willing to help these cats. We should have communityeffortsthatwill fundtheTNRendeavorsso thatthefinancialburdenof TNR does not fall on the shoulders of compassionatecommunitymembers.”

While there are many aspects to successful TNR programs, one of the most important steps people can take is to educate themselves on how TNR can playaroleintheircommunities.

“The problem of feral cats is here to stay, and we must find a sustainable partnership between stakeholders,”Limsaid.“If we are able to provide information in a manner that is easy to understand and provide people with resources, we will be able to tackle this issue holistically.”

catpopulations. stopping cycle improving conditions, TNR offers a caring solution and the thatcome

outdoorcatpopulations.By stoppingthebreedingcycle and improving colony health conditions, TNR offers a caring solution to overpopulation and the concernsthatcomewithit.

Resources aggielandhumane to TNR programs, of most important steps people can take educate on how can playarole nities. problem of is here to stay, we must find sustainable p rtner h p tw e stakeholders,”Limsaid. able a manner that easy to with resources, we will tackle this holistically.”

While TNR programs canbecostly,complex,and heavily dependent on community support, they prove to be the most effective and humane way to stabilize unowned

TNR programs becostly,complex, heavily community to be most effective humane stabilize unowned

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people to see a problem that hasbeen there all along, and that is exactly how Lights Out for Birds wasborninTexas.In2017, Galveston workers arrived

buildingtofindnearly400 migratory birds dead around thebrightly lit tower. The sight was heartbreaking a true heartbreaking wake-up call alongone of

migration corridors in North America Out of thatdisaster came action. H

launched what would later becomethe Lights Out Texas movement. In 2020 that effort expanded into thebroader statewide campaign While the the Lights Out idea began in a differentstate the tragic Galveston collision in 2017 sparked Texas’s ownmovementandtodayit is supported by a coalition o f A

n Texas,Houston Audubon, Cornell Lab’s BirdCast, Defenders of Wildlife cities,universities, and local partners across

n g Sometimes tragedy to force people to see problem that hasbeen there all along, that is exactly how Lights Out for Birds wasborninTexas.In2017, Galveston arrived

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

The Lot,the rectangle-like Historic Montgomery that borders A Butler Street the and Caroline Street the north once owned by former Montgomery City

TheShockleyLot,the rectangle-like Historic Montgomery property that borders John A Butler Street to the south, and Caroline Street to the north, once owned by former Montgomery City

Councilman,JoeShockley has had the shop tenants a bit on edge since last year year After his passing in 2023 Shockley’s heirs sold the property to Cheatham Management, owned by local developer Chris

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A40percentchanceofshowersand thunderstorms,mainlyafter1pm.Mostlycloudy withahighnear78.

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Cheatham, and since last year the shop tenants had become worried when lease renewals were not forthcoming Initial concerns had tenants believing that once their leases were finished that they would immediately have to vacate their premises, but earlier this year tenants received notification from property management that leases would be renewed at renewed current rates on a monthly basis, with most having a 90-day notice to vacate once development plans are on the verge of breakingground.

Shockley has had tenants on edge since last year his passing in 2023 heirs the Cheatham Management, owned by Chris last the tenants worried when lease renewals were Initial tenants believing that were have vacate premises, tenants received notification from that leases would be at current rates notice to are breakingground.

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ormoved. Whenthemove doeshappen,andtheGHis eventuallykittedoutwitha proper foundation, electricity, and plumbing, the building will be the home of the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation,whichwillbe moved this summer, likely in August. To date, the budgettomovetheGarrett House is approximately $50,000,withanadditional $35K for making the building worthy for business

The City’s removal of trees from the lots that flank the N.H. Davis Museum on Liberty

MCNmadetherounds attheShockleyLotinearly Marchgaugingopinionsof the tenants, and inquiring intofutureplans. Oneitem into of note was the increase in

MCNmadethe attheShockleyLotinearly Marchgaugingopinions the and inquiring plans. Oneitem of note was the increase

Street was done in preparation for the City’s plan to rejuvenate the space,byincludingaplaza with parking to the south adjacenttoEvaStreet,and additionalparkingwiththe

ormoved. When does and is eventuallykitted a p op r fo n electricity, and the building will be home the Economic Corporation, moved summer, in August. budgettomovethe House $50,000,withan $35K making the building business City’s removal lots flank N.H. Davis Museum St e s do e n preparation the City’s plan to space,byincludinga with parking the south adjacent EvaStreet, additional with

why people flock here to come and find that special piece.”

why people flock here to come and find special

expenses, so affording a newshopwillbedifficult.

MEDC President Jeff Angelo is concerned for the fate of shop tenants, especially shops like Hanson’s who are sought out by antiquers. For the

MEDC President Jeff Angelo is concerned for the shop tenants, especially shops like Hanson’s sought out by For the

the water rate on average 135%, which for a quilt shop whose main water usage comes from their bathroom usage could be labeled as a significant expense of $44 to $90 per business. For Montgomery residents, their sewer charges have increased on average about $32 per household.

the water rate on 135%, which for a shop whose main water usage comes from usage could be labeled significant expense $44 to per business. For Montgomresidents, their charges increased about $32 per

part thedevelopment Cheatham Management donated GarrettHouseto which will eventually movedto the ery Historical Davis The determinafatesofthe buildingson to be determined they will be razed

Aspartofthedevelopment process, Cheatham Management donated the GarrettHousetotheCityof Montgomery, which will eventuallybemovedtothe lot north of the Montgomery Historical Society’s N.H. Davis Museum & Complex. The determinationonthefatesoftheother buildingsonthelothasyet to be determined as to whether they will be razed

Ruben Borjas, Jr , MCN’scontributingwriter and columnist, underwent surgery earlier this week. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.We expect Ruben will be back

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Garrett House installed on the north property which will tie-in with 30 additional spaces on McCown S t r e e t w h e n t h e S water/sewer project is completed. Planners will reinstall trees to beautify the area, and make the places fit for family gatherings.

Garrett the north property will tie-in with 30 additional spaces t r e t h n t h e project Planners will to the area, places fit for family

Thebusinessownerin the Garrett House, Adele Hanson, whose business Garrett House Antiques, currentlyhastheonlyhard andfastleaseexpirationat the end of April with notice to vacate 60 days following.

The ownerin the Garrett House, Adele Hanson, business Garrett currentlyhastheonlyhard and leaseexpirationat the of April with notice days following.

”Itmakesmesad,”said Hanson, speaking on the moveoftheGarrettHouse and the future of Historic Montgomery “Shops like mine are part of the charm

”Itmakesme said Hanson, speaking the moveof GarrettHouse and future of Historic Montgomery “Shops like mine are part of the charm

out and about in the community very soon, and we look forward to seeing his articles return in next week’s paper A valued memberofourcommunity, hewillcertainlybemissed!

shopownerswhosecurrent rentsarelowerthan$2,000 per month, they face step increases close to 3K per month in finding new homes for their items

shop whosecurrent rents than$2,000 per they step increases per month in new homes their

Nothing is set in stone in regards to assisting shop owners with rents but rents there are several active efforts to raise efforts before the Council and MEDC in reference to pursuing potential grants, but eligibility is far from certain. Another option at thetimeoftheinterviewin mid-March, was housing some shops in the Fire Department/EMS building between Maiden Lane and Prairie Street, and that property has since been sold. Sadly, the business owners revenue on the lot barely covers operating

Nothing set in in regards assisting shop owners with rents but there active efforts to raise efforts before the and MEDC reference to pursuing potential grants, but eligibility from certain. Another at thetime in mid-March, housing some shops Fire Department/EMS building between Maiden Lane and Prairie and that property has since been sold. Sadly, business owners revenue lot barely covers operating willbe

Ruben was recently honored as the Texas Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Veteran Volunteer for 2025 His contributionstotheveteran

Besides the Garrett House the quilt shop owned by Patty Roebuck, Lola & Viv Designs locatedinthebluebuilding at Caroline and Prairie Streets,isinabuildingthat was moved from Anderson,andhasahistoricfeel. Lola &Viv’s lease ends in July Thebusinessesinthe Shockley Lot have other leases that end on April 30th,withthelastleasethat the washeteria holds, which will end in April 2027.

Besides the Garrett the owned by Roebuck, & Viv thebluebuilding at and Streets, inabuilding was from Anderson,andhas feel. Viv’s lease ends in The the Lot have other leases on withthelastlease which will in

“I’m pleased that we areallowedtostaybeyond our leases without an increase,” said Roebuck. “Which makes sense, and is fair considering that we have 90-days to vacate, once the final notice is given.”

pleased that we areallowed stay leases without increase,” said Roebuck. “Which makes sense, fair that we 90-days to notice

Cheatham Management hasn’t given any indication as to what will eventuallybedevelopedat theShockleyLot,butChris Cheatham reassured MCN that the development will bereflectiveoftheidealsof Historic Montgomery Cheatham has skin in the game in the city, with grandkids in MISD schools,sohedoesn’twant to radically change the draw of the spirit of HM when the project is completed.

Managehasn’t to be

ShockleyLot, Cheatham reassured MCN the development reflectiveoftheideals Historic Cheatham the game with g a d id in I hedoesn’t spirit of project is “We e v e p a i it’s make any point.”

“We have plans to r e d e v e l o p s a i d Cheatham. “But it’s too early to make any assessmentatthispoint.”

Andevenwiththeend of the last Shockley Lot lease in April 2027, there maybesomeperiodoftime before lot preparation actuallybegins.

And end April maybe lot preparation

community of Montgomery County are truly commendable and help bring important awareness tothoseheserves.

ViewofthenorthendoftheShockleyLot,down CarolineStreet,fromLola&VivDesigns,theblue building,totwobuildingsdowntotheGarrettHouse

CarriageInntoHostFreeCommunity EventsforApril

C O N R O E , T X –

Carriage Inn to Host Free Community Events for April Carriage Inn Conroe

independent living community will host two community events for the

Inn may be directed to Patsy Torres at 936-7601 9 6 6 o r ptorres@cardinalbay.org.

Spring Fling -April 16, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Celebrate spring at

enjoy live music, refreshing cocktails, and seasonal menu items with a taste of spring, prepared by the Carriage Inn chef and dining team. Can’t make it? Gatherings are held on

month ofApril.All events arefreeandwillbeheldat the community’s location at 750 Longmire Road in Conroe RSVPs are encouraged, and any questions about the events or questions about senior living options at Carriage

CarriageInn!

Local seniors are invitedtojoinresidentson April 16, from 11:00 a.m. to1:00p.m.,foracommunity gathering full of springtime fun and opportunities to connect with friends Guests can

thethirdThursdayofevery month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Carriage Inn Days Car Show & Vendor Fair –April25,11:00AM–1:00 PM Carriage Inn Conroe will host its 2026

AREACHURCHES

ASSEMBLYOFGOD

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

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-5883399

BAPTIST

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

HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church

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

FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m.

SundayEvening Worship6:00p.m.

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

ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery

936-449-0845

dacuschurch@gmail.co m, dacusbaptist@consolidated .netwww.dacusbaptist.org

FirstBaptistChurch,

Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230 HoneaBaptistChurch,

597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org

PastorDavidR.Bailes.

ChurchatMontgomery(GlobalMethodist)

OakHillsJrHigh

19190KeenanCutoff Rd.

Carriage Inn Days car show and vendor fair on April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to1:00p.m.Theeventwill welcome the Conroe Cruisersbackforafreecar show featuring live music, acomplimentarybarbecue, and several local vendors. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Owen Theatre, home of The Players Theatre Company The event takes place outdoors at Carriage Inn, located at 750 LongmireRoadinConroe, andallarewelcome.Those interestedinshowingacar, reservingavendortable,or making a donation can contact Patsy Torres, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 936-7601966.

Carriage Inn Conroe offers an independent living lifestyle with limitless options for older adults to live life to the fullestinamannerthatbest suits their interests and desires. The community is located at 750 Longmire Road in Conroe, TX. For more information about independent living at Carriage Inn Conroe, visit https://wwwcarriageinnco nroe.com/ or contact Patsy Torres at 936-506-3178 or ptorres@cardinalbayorg Locally owned Carriage Inn is a Cardinal Bay community managed by TheLongHillCompany,a subsidiary of Masonicare, a leading not-for-profit provider of senior living andhealthcareservices

ServiceTimes:Sundays @8AM,9:30AM&11 AMMondays@7PM Livestream:Watchus liveSundays@9:30AM &11AM@lonestar.tv andclickonWatchnow

BEGINNERBRIDGE LESSONS

LONESTARBRIDGECLUB atSt.PaulMethodist

Church,1100SemandsDr,Conroe,Tx RESERVATIONSREQUIRED:

6TUESDAYS--MAY5-JUNE9--10AM-NOON

Thereferenceguideis"BRIDGEBASICS1" byAudreyGrant.

Thecostis$20forthebook,and$20forthesix lessons.

center, 2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936597-5757

6:30-8pm

Montgomery TX77356

SeniorPastorDale Talbert

BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668 FM2854,Montgomery, 936-588-1260 JonesChapelBaptist

SundayServices 10:30am

Mt.CalvaryBaptist OldHwy105,936-5882330 Mt.SinaiBaptist,

AntiochBaptist, Dobbin,936-597-5560

ChinaGroveBaptist Church Willis,936-7674744

DacusBaptist,Dacus, BenuiBaptistChurch,

SacredHeartCatholic, CATHOLIC 109N.Frazier,Conroe, FM2854,936-7562505 936-756-8186

AbundantLife MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm Transformation ChurchMontgomery

MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch

22548Highway105 West

Montgomery TX 77356

About11miNof Montgomery onFM149

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

St.Mary’s Catholic,

UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas FM1774,Plantersville,

936-894-2223

7:45Service St.Joseph’sCatholic,

CR213,Stoneham,

936-894-2223

JEWISH

CongregationBeth Shalom,5125 ShadowbendPlace,The Woodlands, LUTHERAN 281-362-1100

GraceLutheran (ELCA),

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

LivingSavior LutheranChurch-LCMS 309PondSt.Montgomery 77356Churchphone:936-

RichardsUnited MethodistChurch Montgomery,TX

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

20350FM2854 Sun:10:30am

Phone: 936-597-6162

10AMWorshipService

8:45SundaySchool

Www.mumctex.org

6639FM1696Richards

WorshipService11AM

SundaySchool10AM

PorterChapelA.M.E.

ZionChurch, 1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin, LivingWayChurch, 936-597-5331or936449-5983

2080LongmireRd, Conroe 936-441-8875 HopeTabernacle

PastorDavidWhitaker thewoodlandsmethodist. org/montgomery

Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery

936.582.7722

Admin@TCMontgomer y.org

67½AprilWindS.,

AprilSoundChurch AprilSound,936-5882832

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-5978921

12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696

WatchusliveSundays @fellowshipofmontgomer y.online.churchorfollow usonFacebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.com

EPISCOPAL

CommunityAnd Interdenominational

LoneStarCowboy Church

21627EvaSt.Montgomery TX77356 (936)597-5742Pastors Randy&DarlaWeaver

TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter 25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas 936-689-3141 (936)890-8034 (936)597-3949

LighthouseFellowship Church Montgomery,936-5827700 Thursday7:30pm LivingBranch Church,

17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414

SundaySchoolat 10:00am SundayWorshipat 6:00pm Montgomery,TX77316

CarbonChurch, Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400 936-756-7792

NorthShoreChurch Sundayworship@ 10:00a.m.Wed.activites

Services9:30and11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com RiverofLifeChurch,

WaldenCommunity Church, CornerstoneChurch,

1011W.Lewis,Conroe, Montgomery,936-5821977

NewBeginningBible Church, ChurchofSt.John, retreatandwildlife

18940FreeportDrive

FM149N.,Montgomery,936-449-6807

TheChurch@Lake Conroe 1701McCalebRd

FellowshipofMontgomery 12681FM149 LakesideBible Church,

Mt.PleasentBaptist Church St.JamestheApostle Episcopal, 1803HighlandHollow, Conroe,936-756-8831 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com

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,

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

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,

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

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 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

RoyNeelyareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

The nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff sues Defendant to collect delinquent maintenanceassessmentsandforadeclarationthatithasavalidlienontheproperty,and

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

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:

ImperialOaksParkPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.arePlaintiffsand

RoyNeelyareDefendants

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

By:/s/LorenMcRae

LorenMcRae,Deputy MontgomeryCounty Texas

PublishedDates:April1,8,15,22,2026

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

SaleopensApril14,2026at10:00a.m.andclosesApril21,2026at10:00a.m.Saletobe heldonlineat Propertywillbesoldtothe highestbidderatthetimeof storagetreasures.com auction. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves the right to withdrawpropertyfromsaleordenyanybidder Propertywillbe soldintheentirecontentsof eachstorageunit.Propertybeingsoldincludesgeneral householditems,boxes,tools,auto parts,electronics,andpersonalgoods.

Propertyincludescontentsofspacesoffollowingtenants:

Lockaway 105- 6421 Hwy 105 W Ste A, Conroe, TX 77304- 281-560-4331: Ryan Spasic,RSquared Lockaway1488-8215FM1488,Magnolia,TX77354-281-317-8645:ChristineHogan, AmmieAmador

LockawayLittleEgypt-11219LittleEgyptRd.Conroe,TX77304:CliffordFWilliams

PublishedDates:Wednesday,April1,2026andWednesday,April8,2026

Notice of Public Sale

Sale to be held online at https://bid13 com/storageauctions/tx/magnolia/magnolia-storage-tx/unit-5

Facilityislocatedat7427FM1488,

On a recent day trip to Austin to visit the Texas Capitol building, Anita Stevens, Historian for the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United DaughtersoftheConfederacy, noticed this bigger than life original oil painting It peaked her curiosity when she spotted the First National Flag in the picture. Who was the man in the picture? Since the picture hung in a

restricted area, she wasn’t able to read the plaque under the portrait. RJOA Historian Anita Stevens asked the young lady sitting at the desk in the Senate chamber and was told that it was Albert Sidney Johnston Name soundfamiliar?

It should A Texas United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter bears hisname,asdootherbrave Sons of Confederate

VeteranChapters.

Albert Johnston was born in Lexington, Kentucky, was educated thereandatWestPoint.He graduatedeighthoutofhis class of 48 cadets. During his34-yearmilitarycareer, Johnston fought in five wars with the Civil War beinghislastwhenhewas mortallywoundedonApril 5, 1862, during the Battle of Shiloh Confederate President Jefferson Davis

credits Albert Sidney Johnston “ as one of the finest general officers of theConfederacy,”

Submitted by RJOA

Chairman of Public Relations:

Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com

Photo & Written by RJOA Historian Anita Stevens.

and said silent prayers of respectatall. Itisallquite emotional and larger than one’sself.

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, traveled to Wacotoparticipateintheir Texas Division Forum, withthelargestnumbersof any Chapter attending! Their attendance was notable as is their RJOA Spirit,Grace,Generosities, andEnthusiasms!! Onthis

very cold day, a side trip was made to the Famous old Historic Cemetery in Waco, in search to Honor the valiant Soldiers who fought for the Confeder-

acy

Bundledupinfurs,hats, and gloves, the RJOA Belles found many-many markers and monuments, stopping to read each one,

Exploring our History instills a special sense of worth and purpose to each person who honors their FamilyHistory

The Rebel Joan Of Arc ChaptercallstheNamesof ALL their Confederate FamilySoldiersoutloudin respect at each of their Formal meetings in their “Ancestor’s Roll Call” Somemembershavemany and some may have only “proved only one, But ALLareImportanttohave theirNamesaidinremembrance, and “our Duty to Doso”!

Nor can Hollywood tell us:inhowtheyportrayour History, nor in the Politics oftoday’stimes.

articlebyEvaRains

Itwasabeautifulday in College Station, perfect foroutsidedisplaysandreenactments,itwasanevent on

March 21 & 22, 2026

called HISTORY IN MOTION. Thiseventtook place at the American G I Museum, located at 19124 Hwy 6 in College Station, Texas. Itisanannualevent and two Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter members were there helping both days during the event. These

t w o m e m b e r s

were Schel

destroyer, Stuart tank or Chaffer There are living history displays, posters from the wars all around, uniformshangingtolookat and re-enactors that you can talk with. There is a War Between the States School of the Soldier, wherefolkscanlearnabout the daily routine of a soldier intheeraof18611865.

AND

ThisPhotoshowsRJOA Members standing at the Headstone of CSA BrigadearGeneralHOOD, of Hood’s Texas Brigade. Heisonlyoneamongstthe many valiant soldiers buriedthere,andspecialto the families of several membersintheRebelJoan OfArcChapter + MAY GOD GIVE

UNITE ALL FAMILIES IN THE WORLD IN PRAYER AND GRATITUDE. SpecialThankstoPhoto C

Williamson

The HISTORY IN MOTION event, has it all from the Revolutionary War, War Between the States, WWI & WWII, Vietnam and the Global War There are vehicles (tanks) & some rides are given in those tanks, likea Sherman tan

cargo During the War Between the States and when the CSA over took Camp Verde the troops found the camels adapted well in war time "loudness" They delivered medical supplies, food for the troops, mail and much neededcargo. OnMay24,2026from 2:45PMto3:15PM,there will be a very solemn ceremony "Remembering theFallen"attheAmerican G I Museum, the public is welcome to attend On June13,2026from10AM to 5 PM the museum will hosttheAmericanHeritage Festival, commemorating 250 years of American history

e and Naschelle Taylor (mother & daughter) and they are bothactiveinthechapter TheStubbschapteris in the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy

Therewerecamelson the property, chewing on foodprovidedforthemand looking very BIG and stately Camels were introduced into Texas in 1856, at the U S Army Camp, known as Camp Verde. ItsaidtheRobertE. Leelaidoutthegroundfor thecamp. TheOldGeneral StoreatCampVerde,isstill standing, that is near Kerrville.Thecamelswere labeled as, the U S Camel Corps The camels were usedindeliveringmailand

Article by Eva Rains, Publicity chairman for the Stubbschapter

LefttoRt: ElaineCollings,MaryLeeMalek,CharlotteBelin,DaneanMyers,LynHoward,EvelynMiller, KarenDeBerry Attendingbutnotpictured:PresidentJennyLehr AnitaStevens,DarlaSharer

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’-DanMcKaughan

ByDanPEdwards

Thisweek'sveteranisDan McKaughan, who commissionedwiththeUnitedStates Navy in 1996 and retired in 2016.NativetoMontgomery County, Dan was just 13 years old when the exciting Top Gun movie hit the big screen. He knew right away thathewantedtoserveinthe militaryandthathewantedto be a pilot. His senior year in high school, he applied to each major U S military major academy A special call directly to Dan from the Superintendent of the Naval Academysealedthedeal.

At the Naval Academy from 1992 thru 1996, Dan focusedongettinghisdegree in Ocean Engineering

During his limited free time, hebecameanAthleticTrainer for the Naval Academy's football team. Dan advises this role was actually a glorified water boy for the team, but also got him onfield access to all home football games and to many oftheawaygames.

After Naval Academy graduation and commission to Ensign, Dan was directly assignedtoNavalAirStation Pensacola Florida for Naval Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API). This 8 week course focuses on aerodynamics, aviation physiology water survival, and the dreaded “Dilbert Dunker”, a simulated cockpit that flips inverted underwater to teach escape procedures. Next, he transitioned to Naval Air Station Corpus, in Corpus Christi, Texas, for primary flighttraining.

After Academy graduation and commission to Ensign, Dan was directly assignedtoNaval Station Pensacola Florida for Naval Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API). This week course focuses on aerodynamics, aviation physiology, water survival, and the dreaded “Dilbert Dunker”, a simulated cockpit that flips inverted underwater to teach escape procedures. Next, he transitioned to Naval Air Station Corpus, in Corpus Christi, Texas, for primary flight

This school involves much more intensive and advancedpilottraining.

This school involves much intensive and advancedpilot

In June of 1997, just after primary flight training, and just before intermediate flight training, Dan married his wonderful wife, and they're now married for 29 years. Based on the needs of the service, flight training performance, and academic scoring amongst peers, the Navy decides which aircraft pilots are assigned to. Dan says God had a plan for him, “Low and Slow”. He was then stationed at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, near MiltonFlorida,forAdvanced Flight helicopter training. In April 1998 he became an official Naval Aviator and qualifiedtowearthecoveted “Wings of Gold” on his uniform.

In June 1997, after primary flight training, and just before intermediate flight training, Dan married his wonderful wife, and they're now married for 29 years. on the needs of the service, flight training performance, and academic scoring amongst peers, the Navy decides which aircraft pilots to. Dan says God had a plan him, “Low and Slow”. was then stationed at Air Station Field, near MiltonFlorida,forAdvanced Flight In April 1998 he became an official Naval Aviator and qualifiedtowearthecoveted “Wings of Gold” on his uniform.

Next, Dan reported to Naval Station Mayport for SH-60/B Seahawk training. The Seahawk helicopter is similar to the well known Blackhawk and is modifiedand equipped specifically for shipboard shipboard maritime warfare with specialized sensors and sensors weaponssystems.Thisflying

lethal weapon carries torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and mass machine guns for self-defense. Dan's training began with the Fleet Replacement Squadron, HSL-40, which serves as the final training step for personnel before they join operational fleet squadrons. ThistrainingfocusesonAntiSubmarine Warfare (ASW), Surface Warfare (SUW) ElectronicWarfare(EW)and Fleet Readiness He then transitioned to HSL-42, known as The Proud Warriors”, which is an AntiSubmarine Squadron Light fortheNavy

lethal weapon carries torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and mass machine for self-defense. training began with the Fleet Replacement Squadron, HSL-40, which serves the final training for personnel before join operational fleet squadrons. ThistrainingfocusesonAntiSubmarine (ASW), Surface Electronic and Fleet Readiness He then transitioned HSL-42, known Proud Warriors”, which is AntiSubmarine Light forthe

During his time in the Navy, Dan did two major deployments. The first was on the USS Spruance (DD963)whichwas,atthetimeof hercommissioningin1975,a groundbreaking U.S. Navy destroyer that played a key role in NATO operations in the Mediterranean, specifically as part of the Standing Naval Force Mediterranean. Theship'srolewastosupport a multi-national presence, operating alongside ships fromGermany,Greece,Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey andtheUKaspartof theunifiedNATOtaskforce. Dan describes this as “the boondoggle cruise” They stayed in ports throughout Europe and the Mediterranean for nearly 100 days out of the 180 day deployment. The 2nd Deployment was on the USS Nicholas (FFG-47) which was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigatethatearnedsignificant distinctionforitscombatand escortrolesintheMediterranean and Persian Gulf (often designated as Middle East ForceorMEFdeployments). This deployment coincided with the tragic events and attacks of 9/11, 2001. Dan and several of his fellow officers found themselves on shore leave in Malta that fateful day Due to the immediate threat of terrorism, their ship promptly pulled anchor and left port withoutthem.

During his time in the Navy, Dan did two major deployments. The first was on USS Spruance (DD963) timeof hercommissioningin1975,a groundbreaking U.S. Navy destroyer played a key role in NATO in the Mediterranean, specifically as Standing Naval Mediterranean. Theship'srole tosupport a multi-national presence, operating ships from Greece,Italy, the Spain, Turkey andtheUKas of theunifiedNATOtaskforce. Dan describes this as “the boondoggle cruise” They stayed in ports throughout Europe Mediterranean for nearly 100 days out of deployment. The Deployment on the USS Nicholas (FFG-47) which was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigatethatearnedsignificant distinction its and escortroles theMediterranean and Persian Gulf (often designated as Middle East Forceor deployments). This deployment coincided with the tragic events and attacks 9/11, 2001. Dan and several his fellow officers found on shore leave in Malta that fateful day Due the immediate of terrorism, their promptly pulled anchor and left port withoutthem.

Luckily, a local working on the pier had a VHF radio andwasabletogetatugboat to take Dan and his buddies backtotheirshipatsea.Inthe immediateaftermathof9/11, the USS Nicholas remained close to the shores of Crete andultimatelyreturnedtothe NAS Mayport in October of 2001. Dan says his favorite job in the Navy is while he was stationed at NAS Whiting Field, where he was a was primary flight fixed wing instructor He found great satisfactioninhelpingyoung men and women Naval Aviators get started in their flying careers. Both of Dan's children were born during thistour In2005,Danmoved

Luckily, a local on had a VHF radio andwasableto atug to take Dan and his totheirshipatsea.In immediateaftermathof9/11, USS Nicholas remained to the shores of Crete andultimatelyreturnedto NAS Mayport in October of 2001. Dan his job in the Navy is while he at NAS Whiting Field, where he was a primary flight fixed wing He found great satisfactioninhelpingyoung men and women get started in their careers. Both Dan's were born thistour In2005,Danmoved

his family to North Island, San Diego, California to become a S

his family to North Island, San Diego, California to becom

m (officiallyanAircraftLaunch andRecoveryOfficer)onthe USS Nimitz. The Shooter is responsible for performing the last visual check of the ca

er (officiallyanAircraftLaunch andRecoveryOfficer)onthe USS The Shooter is responsible for performing the last visual check of the catap

configuration,andflightdeck personnel before giving the iconic signal to fire the catapult.They supervise the recovery of aircraft, ensuring the arresting and landing aids are ready While assigned to the Nimitz Dan was also the FuelsDivisionOfficer,which is responsible the entireaviation

's configuration,andflightdeck personnel before giving the iconic signal to fire the the catapult.Theyalsosupervise the recovery of aircraft, ensuring the arresting gear and visual landing aids are ready While assigned to the Nimitz Dan was also the FuelsDivisionOfficer,which is responsible for the ship's entireaviationfuelsystem.

Following tour on Nimitz, Dan reported to HSL-47 he deployed USS Curts, FFG-38, as Officer in Charge That startedinthe Pacificbut ultimatelyto volatile Region, where role was Oil defense. Dan later earned a Masters of Computer Science Degree attending Post while at Monterey California. in Monterey Dan met and became friends with one original owners restaurant Crepes

In2012,Dan at Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain, and was the liaison officer between Navy's 5thfleetCommanderand toBahrain. Danspenthislast in Navy Base Operations at Naval Support ctivit onterey Californiaandheretiredfrom therein2016.After Navy Danmovedhisfamilybackto Montgomery Texas a few years in constructionbusiness. It was this time that Dan and his wife their with the owner of Brittany a little on to make crepes in his and after a lot prayer and discussion, Dan and to take giantleap faithtoopen their Crepes of restaurant, open and located at 19786

105 W, 100, Montgomery, Texas Their success their motto Joy,OneCrepe a Dan enjoys spirit challenges of his business and admits still misses uniform”.

Dan, and thank you for yourservice! Congratuon MCN's Veteranof Week.

Following the tour on board Nimitz, Dan reported to the HSL-47 Saberhawks, where he deployed on the USS Curts, FFG-38, as the Detachment Officer in Charge That deployment startedintheWestPacificbut thenultimatelytothevolatile Gulf Region, where the primary role was Oil Platform defense. Dan later earned a Masters of Computer Science Degree while attending Post Graduate Post School while stationed at Monterey California. While in Monterey Dan met and became friends with one of the original owners of the restaurant chain: Crepes of Brittany In2012,Danservedatthe Fifth Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain, and was the liaison officer between the Navy's 5thfleetCommanderandthe U.S.AmbassadortoBahrain. Danspenthislastyearsinthe Navy as Base Operations Officer at Naval Support at Activity Monterey Californiaandheretiredfrom therein2016.AftertheNavy Danmovedhisfamilybackto Montgomery Texas He worked a few years in the familyconstructionbusiness. It was during this time that Dan and his wife rekindled their friendship with the owner of Crepes of Brittany After a little training on how to make crepes in his own kitchen and after a lot of prayer and discussion, Dan and his wife decided to take thegiantleapoffaithtoopen their own Crepes of Brittany restaurant, open today and located at 19786 Highway 105 W, Unit 100, Montgomery, Texas Their success comes from their motto “SpreadingJoy,OneCrepeat aTime!”Dan enjoys the entrepreneurial spirit and challenges of operating his own business and readily admits that he still misses “wearingtheuniform”.Good luck Dan, and thank you for yourservice! Congratulations on being MCN's VeteranoftheWeek.