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August 12, 2026 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Molly Messecar
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SCARS Texas Young Ladies Organize THE OF VALOR: Weekly Lemonade Stand Benefits Honoring Santiago Gas Prices Vasquez 105 Veterans and the Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 84.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.275 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.99/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a difference of $2.70/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.99/g while the highest was $5.69/g, a difference of $2.70/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g today. The national average is up 9.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 85.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back five years: August 10, 2025: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $3.08/g) August 10, 2024: $3.00/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g) August 10, 2023: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g) August 10, 2022: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.96/g) August 10, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.36/g, down 23.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.59/g. San Antonio- $3.48/g, up 2.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.45/g. Austin- $3.48/g, down 0.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.48/g. "Average gasoline prices declined in 47 states over the last week while diesel fell in 39, with the national average price of gasoline posting a doubledigit drop per gallon," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Diesel's decline was roughly half that of gasoline, in part due to continued pressure on refined product markets from ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. However, the wild ride continues. Iran is pushing back against a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices edged modestly higher in Sunday night trading, signaling that the recent relief may not last. With the Strait remaining closed, upward pressure on fuel prices could return quickly, and if things don't go well, the national average could climb to its highest level ever recorded this late in the calendar year. For now, enjoy the dip, but keep a close eye on how the Strait situation develops in the days ahead." SOURCE GasBuddy
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Sacred Legacy of the Purple Heart Story by Dan Edwards
LtoR: Dylan Dunn, Katie Gwin, Tori Hanley, and Hannah Gwin. Before handing out gift cards they purchased for the 105 Veterans, from the proceeds of a recent lemonade stand session they held at the Conroe Country Club. by Ruben Borjas, Jr
arts, maths, entertainment, the rhetorical, medical or Montgomery County scientific arts, or even has plenty of talented kids, charitable concerns. Of whether it be by athletics, course there are others as
well, but there is a particu- serve them well when they lar group of young ladies in achieve adulthood. From Bentwater, who are gifted See Lemonade, page 2 in giving to others while retaining a spirit that will
The Texas Beef Council’s ‘Beef Loving Texans’ Campaign Stops in Montgomery by Ruben Borjas, Jr The Beef Loving Texans trail ride was recently in Montgomery for the final event of their summer season to promote Te x a s ’ m o s t p o p u l a r protein across the state. Their campaign ‘Savor Te x a s O u t d o o r s ’ h a d attendees savoring the aromas and tastes of freshly cooked meats in the out of doors, and reliving old memories of camping with family or friends, and
gathering around a cooker while fine steaks were being prepared. Beef Loving Texans is the consumer brand of the Texas Beef Council, who support the Texas beef industry, funded by Texas farmers and ranchers to make sure that Texas passes state and national muster, in presenting safe and tasty beef products to the state and national markets. The TBC represents Texas’ nearly 150 thousand beef farmers
and ranchers throughout the state. Beef Loving Texans and Kampgrounds of America (KOA) combined forces this summer to hold Savor Texas Outdoor, to remind citizens that great food and celebrating outdoors are not only memories of the past, but times to enjoy for the present and future. The Montgomery ‘Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA’ pavilion was readied for attendees with varying degrees of
experience, to be schooled on all the steps necessary to cook a perfect steak on any number of barbeque grills that were available. Beef L o v i n g Te x a n s G r i l l Master Jerry McPherson, who admittedly as a young teen griller cooked his steaks well-done, but after many decades in the craft has perfected the art of properly grilled steaks, and continues to impress wherever he treads. See Beef, page 2
Here in Montgomery County, we enjoy the deep-seated liberties of a free nation. It is easy to take this tranquility for granted. Yet, the peace enjoyed here was paid for in advance by a select group of citizens who carry the heavy, enduring costs of freedom. On August 7, 2026, the nation observed National Purple Heart Day. It is a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring those military service members who were wounded or killed in combat against an enemy of the United States. Here in Montgomery County, through a formal resolution passed by the Commissioners Court on July 10, 2018, Montgomery County is officially designated as a “Purple Heart County”. This honor is formally vetted and certified by the federally chartered Military Order of the Purple Heart, anchoring Montgomery County into the state registry and the National Purple Heart Trail, which recognizes our community's dense population of combatwounded heroes at both the state and federal levels. One such hero is Sgt. 1st Class Santiago Vasquez Jr. — a man whose extraordinary 40year active-duty military career embodies the ultimate devotion of duty and sacrifice of the American soldier. Born on September 1, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Santiago Vasquez was destined for a life of military service. His father was a U.S. Army R a n g e r. M o v i n g f r equently due to his father's assignments, Santiago eventually graduated from Killeen High School while his father was stationed at Fort Hood. In 1968, at just 18 years old, Santiago decided to f o l l o w h i s f a t h e r ’s footsteps and enlist in the U.S. Army. Knowing the severe dangers of combat infantry life, his father was openly displeased about the decision and worried for his son's safety. Yet, he loved his son and he meticulously prepared Santiago for military life and physical fitness. Thanks to this rigorous preparation, Santiago graduated as the "Honor Grad" for his
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COMMUNITY RJOA Makes Donation Presentation At 25th Anniversary, Confederate Memorial Park In Anderson by Elaine Collings The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, were honored to participate in the Ceremony of the “25th Anniversary of the Confederate Memorial Park”, in Anderson, Texas. RJOA H i s t o r i a n A N I TA STEVENS delivered the respects of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter when she presented Commander Jody Ballard of the Grimes County Grays, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, with
Left to Rt: RJOA Presenter: Anita Stevens, and Grimes Co. Grays Commander: Jody Ballard
Harvey Yaw Ambassador of Firefighting
Montgomery County Veteran (105 member) and retired Houston Firefighter H a r v e y Ya w, w a s i n Scandinavia recently on an Arctic Trip with his lovely wife Sharon. And where v e r Ya w t r a v e l s , h e always checks in with local fire departments and meets
Beef from page 1 “We're out here just having a good time, teaching the folks how to grill,” said McPherson. “And here to bring people to the table and share our love of beef.” McPherson has been
with the guys and gals. “Firefighters are a brotherhood worldwide,” said Yaw. So Harvey, being in Norway’s capital of Oslo, he visited with the local fire department and kept true to his role of being an American (and Texan) ambassador of firefighting.
with the Beef Loving Texans for 18 years, and enjoys every minute of it. From the Beef Council’s headquarters in Austin he holds Smoke Labs, a four hour course where Jerry teaches the secrets to smoking beef. The course is open to anyone over 13, and they take from novice to veteran smokers. After all the lecturing
her chapter’s appreciation Donation check to support the Park Maintenance for this important sweet little historical memorial park in our near by community. Other Sons of Confederate Veteran members from other Camps were in attendance as were Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confedera c y, a n d E V E LY N MILLER of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter. Commander Ballard was quite moved with this special Donation gift, and Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter has
been pleased to support this Park for many years. ANITA STEVENS was also part of the Program Ceremony, and Sang our beautiful “Dixieland” Song. Her devoted contributions have been numerous to the Confederate remembrance, her work for our Veterans. Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter is pleased to support our Sons of the Confederate Veterans and their efforts. STOP AND VISIT YOUR LARGE AND SMALL HISTORICAL
LANDMARKS IN TEXAS. TEACH YOUR F A M I L Y T H E TREASURERS SO MANY BEFORE YOU H AV E W O R K E D T O D E V E L O P F O R P AT R I O T I S M A N D PUBLIC EDUCATION.~ Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com Photo by RJOA Evelyn Miller.
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the idea of a simple lemonade stand dedicated to giving back to Our Veterans, they are learning that charitable endeavors; in putting in a hard effort on a hot day, can be as fulfilling as receiving a gift on their birthdays. For Katie and Hannah, whose grandparents own Bartholet Home Furnishings, in Conroe’s furniture district on I-45, they are no s t r a n g e r s t o c h a r i t y. Following Hurricane H e l e n e ’s d e v a s t a t i n g flooding in North Carolina back in Fall 2024, their mother Sarah Gwin, realized that following deliveries from the state, that empty trucks deadheading back to NC can be sent back with relief supplies. So Sarah and her daughters went into action, with Hannah, 11, and Katie, just 10 at the time, really finding her way in regards to organization and leadership. BHF put out the word on social media, and in time sent over two truckloads of supplies back t o Ta r H e e l l a n d , i n appreciation to the Carolina state that supplies much of their inventory. Just a few months later, a toy drive for Christmas was set into action, and both Katie and Hannah were in action sending another
was done at the KOA, the newly christened grillers set their charcoals on the grill as instructed, fired up the charcoal, then started prepping the meat for grilling. The seasoning choices were salt, pepper, Montreal Steak Seasoning, and Uncle Chris’ Gourmet Steak Seasoning, which is a Fiesta Brand. Under the Grill Master’s
Beef Loving Texans Grill Master Jerry McPherson, briefing the grillers recently gathered at Montgomery’s ‘Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA’ pavilion on how to cook a perfect steak
Dylan Dunn, handing Marine Vietnam Veteran Jerry Holbrook, a gift card from the proceeds of a recent lemonade stand that Dylan participated in truckload for the kids. Fast forward several years later, with Hannah now a teenager, and Katie, 12, the sisters again with friends, formulated an idea to help a group of Veterans their family is fond of, the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group (105), so a plan was hatched to hold a refreshment stand at a recent golf tournament at the Conroe Country Club. The young ladies sold lemonade and Gatorade to the golfers as they passed, and with the proceeds and plenty of donations from
the golfers raised approximately $2,000 dollars for the 105 Vets. The group then purchased many Kroger’s gift cards for the Veterans and presented them to the Veterans this past Wednesday. “These men fought for Our Country. This is the least we can do,” said Hannah, in describing her and her friends’ efforts. “They deserve way more.” The Veterans were appreciative of the gift from the young ladies, who were having a last summer hurrah before they start
recommendation, he encouraged the grillers to check the temperature of their steaks. For a perfect medium rare steak of 145 degrees, which to properly reach needs to be pulled at around 138 degrees, because the meat will continue to cook via carryover heat. Many balk at the red liquid in a rare or mediumrare steak. Science has confirmed, it is not blood, since all the blood is removed from the animal during processing. The red juice is a mix of water and ‘myoglobin,’ which is a natural protein in muscle tissue that turns red when it meets oxygen. Incredibly, meat is 75% water, and heat changes the protein structure, accounting for the internal red to external pink liquid. And even without marinating the steak for 2-6 hours, or even overnight, the taste is still incredible, since the flank steak is naturally tender. “The barbecue scene has exploded in the last five to ten years, and it's continued to grow,“ said McPherson. “So we want to do our part and educate Texas grillers.” The TBC’s Savor Texas Outdoors campaign is in its inaugural year, so
check with their website Website to register and for future events in the H o u s t o n R e g i o n a n d receive notifications: across Texas, which are beeflovingtexans.com Free to Attend.
their new school year on August 12th. “ We r e a l l y a r e thankful to the girls for their efforts,” said 105 Veteran Joe Tessari, a Marine who served in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. “I expect those young ladies to stand out in our society in the future.” With an excess of gift cards on-hand, they will be given to Veterans around Montgomery County, who served in defense of Our Nation.
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COLUMNS Asset Allocation: Real Estate Corner Engineering Income, Safety, and Financial with Megan Stultz Freedom By: James M. Rankin, Montgomery County News When most people hear the term asset allocation, they think of percentages, pie charts, and investment formulas. In reality, asset allocation is much more than dividing money among different investments. It is the process of engineering a financial structure capable of supporting a family through both prosperity and adversity. The greatest mistake investors make is focusing exclusively on returns. The more important question is not, "How much can I earn?" but rather, "How much can I afford to lose?" Retirement planning is not simply about accumulation. It is about sustainability. It is about creating an income stream that can withstand market v o l a t i l i t y, e c o n o m i c u n c e r t a i n t y, a n d t h e passage of time. One of the most important principles in asset allocation is understanding the mathematics
of loss. Gains and losses are not symmetrical. A portfolio that loses 10% must earn 11.1% just to recover. A 25% decline requires a 33.3% gain. A 50% loss requires a 100% gain to break even. The deeper the loss, the more difficult the recovery. This reality becomes even more significant in retirement when withdrawals continue regardless of market conditions. This challenge is commonly known as sequence-of-return risk. Two investors may earn the same average return over time, yet experience dramatically different outcomes. If significant losses occur early in retirement while income withdrawals are being made, the portfolio may n e v e r f u l l y r e c o v e r. Consequently, successful asset allocation is not merely about maximizing returns. It is about minimizing destructive losses. Income Engineering addresses this challenge through a three-bucket approach.
The firs t bucket is Liquidity, typically held in banks or credit unions. These assets provide immediate access to cash for emergencies, unexpected expenses, and shortterm needs. While they may not offer substantial growth, they serve as financial shock absorbers, providing stability and confidence during uncertain times. The second bucket is Protected Growth and Guaranteed Income, often accomplished through fixed and indexed annuities. Indexed annuities allow clients to participate in portions of market growth through strategies linked to indices such as the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, Russell 2000, EURO STOXX 50, and NASDAQ-100. At the same time, principal protection features help shield assets from direct market losses. For retirees, these solutions can create dependable income streams while reducing exposure to sequence-ofreturn risk.
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rate buy down. Given our current market and interest rates, having this strategy in your pocket will have the most significant financial impact on your monthly payment (in a good way). Here's a real life example: Let's say you're looking at a home priced at $300,000. You could ask the seller to reduce the price by $10K and see savings of $78/mo. But watch this: If you asked that same seller for a $10k credit to buy down your interest rate, you're looking at $248/month in
The third bucket focuses o n L e g a c y a n d Ta x Efficiency, frequently utilizing Indexed Universal Life insurance. Properly structured cash value life insurance can provide tax-advantaged accumulation, supplemental access to cash values for terminal and critical illness, chronic conditions, and a death benefit designed to protect future generations. In addition to income flexibility, these assets help address estate planning and long-term
family legacy objectives. The objective of asset allocation is not to place every dollar into a single solution. Rather, it is to position assets according to their purpose. Banks and credit unions provide l i q u i d i t y. A n n u i t i e s provide protection and income. Indexed Universal Life provides tax diversification, medical concerns with living benefits, and legacy planning. Together, they create a coordinated financial structure designed to weather storms
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and support long-term goals. In the end, successful retirement is not measured by portfolio performance alone. It is measured by confidence, income security, financial independence, and peace of mind. That is the essence of Income Engineering: transforming asset allocation from an investment strategy into a blueprint for lasting financial freedom.
PET & PASTURE TALK Prepared, Not Panicked: An Owner’s Guide to Choking Emergency Responses A favorite toy or treat can become dangerous in an instant if it gets lodged in your pet’s airway. Because choking is a terrifying emergency for pets and their owners, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares what every pet owner and pet sitter should know about recognizing choking and responding safely. Common Choking Hazards Choking hazards can arise during playtime, mealtime, and everyday activities. “Choking can be due to any foreign material in the airway,” Rutter said. Common causes include: Food or treats inhaled from eating too fast Toys, especially balls and sticks Threads or strings When choking happens in pets, it can resemble other respiratory events, according to Rutter. “It would be easy to mistake choking for coughing, gagging, reverse sneezing, and regurgitation,” she said. As such, owners and/or pet sitters should act quickly to assess the situation when they witness these events. Pets that are choking will typically show obvious signs of distress, including: Panic Difficulty breathing Noisy breathing Pawing at their mouth A blue tint to the tongue and mucous membranes However, if the airway has become completely obstructed, there may be no breathing sounds at all.
Once owners know how to recognize a choking emergency, understanding what commonly causes these situations can help prevent them before they happen. Choking Procedures If you suspect your pet is choking, staying as calm as possible while acting quickly can give them the best chance of recovery. The first thing an owner should do is attempt to keep the pet calm, and, if possible, without risking injury, open the pet’s mouth to look for foreign objects, according to the American Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Association. “If your pet has collapsed or is weak, you can try looking into the back of your pet’s throat to see if there is something you can reach,” Rutter said. If that isn’t possible, one method typically used for removing a toy ball from a dog’s airway is referred to as the J-Stroke technique. Also called the External E x t r a c t i o n Te c h n i q u e (XXT), the J-Stroke is performed by placing the dog on its back, straddling its body, tilting its head
back to extend the neck, and placing your thumbs behind the object on either side of the windpipe. This positioning will allow for pushing in a ‘J’ shape to pop the object out. Due to the more fragile internal structures of cats and small dogs, the J-Stroke Technique is primarily intended for medium or large dogs. “There are videos online that I would direct pet owners and sitters to watch,” Rutter said. “We have performed it several times at the Texas A&M Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Teaching Hospital.” Despite the urgency, choking emergencies must be approached with caution. “Owners should be very careful if they attempt to reach back into any pet’s throat,” Rutter said. “Any animal can bite when distressed, and you may end up in both the veterinary and human ERs in one day if not wary.” While there are also petHeimlich maneuvers, Rutter said they are not as well-established in veterinary medicine and
could be attempted briefly prior to seeking care from a veterinarian. Performing CPR If a pet is collapsed and unresponsive, begin CPR while preparing to seek emergency care. “It’s important to do CPR correctly for it to work,” Rutter said. “To start CPR on a pet, check the airway for foreign material and start compression.” Online CPR training resources are offered through the RECOVER Initiative, which developed the only evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines. Those who complete the online course can continue their training in-person with a certified instructor. “CPR really can only generate at most 30% of normal cardiac output, so poorly performed CPR has little chance of providing enough blood flow to save a life,” Rutter said. Because most pets are much smaller than humans, avoid using excessive force when attempting any rescue technique. “If a technique is performed wrong or unsuccessfully, the risk
would be treatment failure (they are still choking) and perhaps bruising or soft tissue injury,” Rutter said. “However, all of these possible complications seem better than doing nothing. “If you aren’t successful or feel uncomfortable with these procedures, take your pet directly to your nearest veterinarian for care,” Rutter said. “Don’t offer your pet water or food if you suspect they are choking. If they are unable to protect their airway, they could aspirate — meaning inhale the contents into their windpipe and lungs — which definitely makes things worse.” Choking pets often require emergency sedation and airway access, so going directly to a veterinarian is essential. Seeking Expert Advice Because emergencies happen without warning, Rutter encourages pet owners and pet sitters to learn life-saving techniques before they ever need them. In addition to online trainings, the American Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Association (AVMA) or your veterinarian are great
places to start to gather more information on how to assist a pet in a choking event. “Anyone who is concerned about their pet should seek veterinary care sooner rather than later,” Rutter said. “Better to race to the vet for a false alarm than to have a crisis at home. The best case scenario with emergencies is when I get to tell a worried pet owner that their baby is going to be OK.” Whether you are a pet owner or pet sitter, learning how to recognize choking and respond appropriately before an emergency occurs can make all the difference. Staying prepared and observant can save a pet’s life and keep them breathing easily for the days to come. 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/pet -talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbs-editor@tamu.edu.
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OPINION / EDITORIAL Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings When you elect ‘The Borg,’ (from Star Trek), and don’t expect them to take over your life. It’s your fault, and the blunder of your followers, when it does happen. The elite Germans in the early 1930s thought they could control Hitler, you know, his wealthy
supporters that got Adolf to the top, and they actually believed they could control him. Of course, and in time they found themselves either 6 feet under, in one of the Nazi concentration camps, or under some form of house arrest. Fast forward four-generations and again, the thinking of
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Communists, and Radical Islamists, Will Eat Their Own the white elitists in Europe who invited Muslims to immigrate to their lands, thinking they can control them, found out that they are on the chopping block, and are just now starting to react to the offense in expelling Islamists who want their heads on pikes. The Big Tent Party of the Democrats let in Communists (or Democratic Socialists of America), and like with Stalin being lowly in the young Soviet Union, he eventually took over and promptly destroyed all those who had power over him. And so goes it with the current crop of Democrat elitists who backed today’s admitted Communists and Socialists into their fold, and now are being dealt the blows of loss of power, and if we were in more desperate times, would probably be handed their heads in the form of execution by the Islamists. It was just eleven years ago that the Islamic State was posting videos online of Christians being beheaded as a form of intimidation of Christian populations with the intent of psychological warfare. The surrealist scenes of the Christian martyrs being slaughtered by the Islamists was grotesque, and it's amazing that Democrats did not take more heed into the capabilities of the radical Islamists portion of the Muslim population. Bernie Sanders, the self-proclaimed Democratic Communist kingmaker, has given rise to Muslim upstarts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani; and just recently to Abdul El-Sayed, the New Democrat Senate nominee from Michigan who will face Republican Mike Rogers for the Michigan Senate seat in November. The funny thing is that Bernie Sanders, who hails from a working-class Jewish family in Brooklyn, has deemed himself exempt from the future ravages of Mamdani and El-Sayed, and he doesn’t think there will be a reckoning. Sanders is such a naive dunce. Mamdani himself just doxxed nearly a million wealthy (elitist Democrats) people in NYC, many who supported his policies that he ran on. And the only way I can describe those gullible New Yorkers is in that scene from the 1996 movie ‘Independence Day,’ where those extremely stupid people (Democrats) climb the US Bank Tower rooftop to greet the aliens (Mamdani), and are promptly dispatched and are blown-up along with the rest of the city. The lone Muslim only
government in America, that of Hamtramck, Michigan, transitioned from a historic PolishAmerican enclave into the first U.S. city with a fully Muslim-led government. It’s a little humorous because the country of Poland has for centuries been weary of Muslims with the Poles thwarting an invasion back in the 1680s. So with the support of white liberals and the gay alphabet crowd which the Muslims gladly accepted, once power was obtained, ‘Little Warsaw,’ became littler when the Muslim Hamtramck city council banned Pride flags, and a now are in charge of a more contentious government arguing against the traditional western norms of community life in regards to public funding, school activities, and secular versus religious traditions. So now with the sane infidels (non-Muslims) of the more sensible (blue dog) Democrat wing, the members are now departing the traditional Democrat liberals and socialists, and it basically leaves the most radical leftist and Muslims i n c h a rg e . A n d w i t h Muslim arrogance that they are displaying, actually believing that the Modern Western powers will bow down and accept Sharia Law, some of their statements about Islam being the Religion of Peace do not find favor in common sense. And with the UK in the midst of being Hamtramcked, it’s only a matter of time in which the British Isles are gonna have to choose either that of Western values, or totally submit to Sharia Law. I recently viewed a video from an Oxford debate titled, “THB (this house believes) the West is Right to be Suspicious of Islam,’ in which a female Muslim speaker Aisha Khan Aziz, said to the Conservative speaker Tommy Robinson invited to counter them, “There is a crowd outside rising against you tonight, and without the ‘protection and generosity’ of the Muslim Palestinian President, and a mostly South Asian Executive Committee, you would quite literally be cooked,” said the stupid girl, arguing that Islam is non-violent, but in fact she prosecuted herself, stating that the Muslims rioting outside would kill the conservative speakers with the Muslim president’s say so to ‘back-off.’ Actor Laurrence Fox, and Jonathan Sacerdoti also for the proposition. Muslim violence in the UK is quite literal, and it is a
it’s given that orthodox Muslims will not vote for Conservative Republicans, hence the District 16 State Representative, who voted with the DemocratMuslim-RINO coalition to elect Burrows for the past few sessions. It will be interesting to see how the 2027 Texas House Speakers race will go if 76 and 92 are re-elected. Will the Burrows Coalition survive? I’ve already got t-shirts planned, ‘My State Rep:(Guess Who) VOTES SHARIA!!!’ And that goes for every other RINO out there that votes with the Burrows gang. I’m gonna make a bundle. lol. I know it's a hard statement to make, but I stand by it because it's true. Look it up. And back to Bernie Sanders, and his thinking that he can control the radical Muslims he is helping to be nominated to offices. Old Bernie will think he is in control. Until he is not, and he will be cooked for sure. The woman at the Oxford Union, thinking that she was telling a joke, when saying Islam will ‘cook you’ to Tommy Robinson. Aisha Khan Aziz believed every word, and it is truly scary to be an infidel in the UK. And Tommy Robinson, is undoubtedly a proud infidel, as am I, and we are not even Jews. Can you believe the pressures the people of the Jewish faith live under in the UK, as well as Mandami’s NYC, where Jewish students and teachers were chased and harmed during the pandemic by Democrat school gangs. H o p e f u l l y, i t i s unlikely that a Sharia Law U.S. Senator will be elected, but we have seen stranger things. Islam literally means ‘submission,’ while Sharia means ‘the path to the water hole.’ I will never submit to Sharia or Islam, and if you expect me to vote with them? You have another thing coming.
After 250 years: “Whither the US Declaration of Independence?”
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very dangerous place for a lone young white woman (or man) to be walking about at night. And the insane thing, the UK government supports Muslims, like Democrats in the US support illegal a l i e n s . I t ’s d i t t o f o r mainland Europe, where violence against infidel western white women is at epidemic levels, and with Islamists thinking that raping white young women is a God given right, the leftists native Europeans that tolerate Muslims raping women will met a reckoning one day. Communist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his doxxing of his own rich constituents, most of them his own supporters, like NYU professor Scott Galloway, have found out that electing a self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist, interchangeable with Communist, was perhaps not such a great idea. Mamdani, an Islamist, essentially proclaimed that people that he doxxed as ‘enemies,’ and the action does put a target on Galloway’s back, and since Islamist grudges last decades, he more than likely will be attacked in the future. The 1989 fatwa (religious decree calling for an execution against a person) against Salman Rushdie, from his 1988 novel, ‘Satanic Versus,’ did not come to fruition until August 2022, when he lost an eye due to an attack. Needless to say, that 9/11, a generation after the attack, has elected a mayor that supported the attackers in the first place. Texas has two Muslim State Representatives, Democrats from District 76 and 92, who have sizable numbers of constituents that actually believe that SHARIA LAW should overrule Constitutional Law in Texas and the United States. And it’s interesting to see that they voted for the current Texas House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, RINO Republican, from District 83. And
of Independence which words, ironically, hold little relevance to the general After 250 years, we are trust of our society today, celebrating our Declaration with current trends taking By Robin Montgomery
us ever further removed. Hence, is our celebration lacking should we not review and internalize our lack of real attachment to the very event of our celebration. The key factor to consider: The US Declaration of Independence expresses the mindset which gave rise to the US Revolution of 1776. Our analysis begins with the words at the heart of the document. Then we will break this down into segments to analyze the foundational premises of
the words as a means of exposing contrasts with a society such as ours attuned to the precepts of popular sovereignty. “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness-That to secure these rights, Governments
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Players Theatre Company Announces Passing of Former Artistic Director
by Ruben Borjas, Jr The Players Theatre Company family is mourning the passing of one of their founding members, Joe Viser, who passed away on August 4th. Viser retired as the Artistic Director in 2024, after more than 50 years of service with The Players Theater, a position he held since the Owen Theater opened in 2008. Mr. Viser started acting in 1955 during his time at the University of Houston, where he was involved in 20 stage performances, which grew his career to numerous credits on stage, and in film and television. Viser joined the
Players Theatre in 1972, then known as The Little Theatre of Conroe, and spent the next 52 years acting and directing in helping shape the theatre scene in Conroe, and over the decades left his mark on both the Crighton and Owen Theatre stages. Throughout his time in C o n r o e , Vi s e r w a s a valuable resource to the players and volunteers over the decades, mentoring to all who asked, and many treasured his natural abilities to tell a story, keeping the theatre as one big family. “While we grieve his passing, we also celebrate a remarkable life devoted to the performing arts,” said
the Players Theatre Company, in a Facebook post released over the weekend. “Joe's legacy will live on in every performance, every standing ovation, and every person who steps onto our stage.” Joe's years of excellence on the stages of Conroe earned him Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Montie Awards. In addition to his Conroe directing credits, Viser has also directed at the Houston Country Playhouse, Lone Star College, and at Playhouse 1960. When The Players moved into the Owen Theatre in 2008, Viser
opened with Frederick Knott’s 1966 play "Wait Until Dark" as its first production, and he also revived the production for his last production in 2024. At UH, Joe studied radio, television, and drama, and worked in the first years of the television station which would become the Public Broadcasting Service, or PBS channel. Before coming to Conroe, Viser also studied at the Alley Theatre. “He had his own straightforward driven personality,” said Margie Taylor. “After criticizing me for getting my first role on stage he came up to me and told me how remarkable I was in my performance.” Prior to the revival of the Crighton Players in 1979, shows were produced on stage at Conroe High School, then at a building near the old Sam H o u s t o n E l e m e n t a r y. Once the Crighton opened, the Players performed there for nearly 30 years, before The Owen opened its doors in 2008. “He was an incredible man, and his passing is a profound loss for our community,” said Conroe Mayor Duke Coon. “Thank you, Sir, for all you've done for the Arts in Conroe, Texas.”
250 from page 4 are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” The first segment declares the perceived nature of truth: “We hold these truths to be selfevident.” These are not the truths of popular sovereignty, which derives truth through a process of societal interchange where the views of the strongest personalities prevail. Rather, the declaration addresses “selfevident” truth. (Hebrews 11: 1-3) The next phrase brings the source of truth into focus: “that all men are created equal.” To be created assumes a Creator. On the other hand, under popular sovereignty equality stems from where one is positioned in society. Then comes “that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”. To be endowed is to receive a gift—witness God gifting His only begotten Son to humanity. Similarly, for rights to be unalienable assumes truth as absolute, unchanging. Under popular sovereignty rights cannot be unalienable because they are subject to the constant whims of societal change. The declaration then gives examples of unalienable rights: “among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Life,
in the proper Biblical context, is eternal life, Liberty is freedom from an earthly disposition and pursuit of Happiness in proper context equates happiness with attunement to God’s will. Finally, comes the practical keys to aligning political theology to political institutions: “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men.” This assumes a government reflecting the God-given premises already set. Fundamental is the Bible premise that man’s nature is beset with tendencies toward evil. Hence, as James Madison confirmed in the Federalist Papers, checks and balances in our government reflect an attempt to force compromise and consensus among less than perfect humanity. Popular Sovereignty implies that man is good by nature. Thus, do we live in a society premised on the “freeing of the human will.” Whereas our founders, from the US to Texas: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison to Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin and Mirabeau Lamar embraced explicitly the concept of Virtue based intelligence and emotions. For them, virtue meant linking the human will to God through faith, which conditions the mind and emotions to a rational perspective (II Peter 1:5-8). Herein lies the foundation upon which to address the question: “Whither the US Declaration of Independence.”
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-11-17936 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305
Attorney Requesting Service Nicki Compary PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale FL 33310 THE STATE OF TEXAS
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. To:
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Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: July 29, 2026 L. Keller Mackie Foreclosure Commissioner Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. Parkway Office Center, Suite 900 14160 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75254 (214) 635-2650 (214) 635-2686 Fax Published Date(s): August 5, 12, 19, 2026 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
The Unknown Heirs of Raymond Walker
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 31st day of August, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 31st day of October, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-11-17936 on the docket of said court.
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The names of the parties to the cause are as follows:
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a judgment rendered on the 7th day of April 2026, in the case of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Nancy A. Armbruster, Defendant, (1). $2,273.21 due on assessment account (2). $3,700.15 Attorney Fees (3) Post Judgment Interest on all amounts awarded in this Judgment at the rate of (6.75%) per annum from the date of this Judgment until paid in full. (4). $398.00 Court Cost (5) $0.00 Judgment Credit Cause No. 25-1118007 in said court, judgment being in favor of Imperial Oaks Park Property Owners Association, Inc. Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 24th day of July 2026, at 2: 15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant:
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust are Plaintiffs and The Unknown Heirs of Raymond Walker; Susa Walker A/K/A Susan B Walker; Patty Anne Walker are Defendants
LOT TWENTY-NINE (29) IN BLOCK NINE (9), OF THE REPLAT OF IMPERIAL OAKS SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET F, SHEET 133-A, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS., MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 30126 NANTON DR. SPRING TX 77386,
A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Quiet Title Action to seek an order identifying all the heirs and obtain an in-rem judgment against the heirs allowing a non-judicial foreclosure as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.
and on 1st day of September 2026, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Defendant, Nancy A. Armbruster in and to said property.
The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs.
DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas, this 24th day of July 2026. By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J. G. Vasquez Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Date(s): August 5, 12, 19, 2026
Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 20th day of July, 2026. (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Patricia Ivey Patricia Ivey, Deputy Published Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2026
Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale
NOTICE OF ACTION Montgomery County BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2011, a certain Adjustable Rate Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust (“Reverse Mortgage”) was executed by BETTY G. BUNCH, as mortgagor in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A., as mortgagee and ROBERT K. FOWLER, as trustee, and was recorded on July 28, 2011 under Clerk`s Instrument Number 2011066150 in the real property records of Montgomery County, Texas.
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WHEREAS, the Reverse Mortgage was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the “Secretary”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
CASE NO.: 2025-14559
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Reverse Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated August 18, 2016, and recorded on August 22, 2016, under Clerk`s Instrument Number 2016074945 in the real property records of Montgomery County, Texas; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Reverse Mortgage in that the Mortgagors are now deceased; and WHEREAS, by virtue of the default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Reverse Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary's designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on October 15, 2007 in Dallas County under Clerk's File Number 20070369306, notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time or no later than three hours thereafter, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: LOTS FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN (511) AND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE (512), OF OAK RIDGE NORTH SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION IN THE CHARLES EISTERWALL SURVEY, A-191, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 297 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS ALSO KNOWN AS 242 RIDGEWOOD DR, SPRING, TX 77386 Commonly known as: 242 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, SPRING, TX 77386. The sale will be held in Montgomery County, Texas at the following location: Montgomery County Courthouse steps at 301 N. Main, in Conroe, Texas, OR AS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS or as designated by the County Commissioners Court. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $439,612.36. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $43,961.24 in the form of a certified check or cashier's check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $43,961.24 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extension of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be paid in full prior the scheduled sale is $439,612.36, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner's attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.
Theresa Marie Johnson, R.N. 10160 Texas 242 Conroe, Texas 77385
LICENSE NO.: RN760682 The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Caitlin Harden, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9870. If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by September 16, 2026, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. Published Date(s): August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
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Notice is hereby given that by a certain Order of Sale issued out of the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 1st day of July, 2026 in favor of Property Owners' Association of Wedgewood Forest, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-06-10444, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 17th day of October, 2025, against Andrew William Vandagriff and Laura Alicia Vandagriff, jointly and severally. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 27th day of July 2026 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 1st day of September 2026, I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 (west side court steps), Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title, and interest that the said defendant Andrew William Vandagriff and Laura Alicia Vandagriff, jointly and severally had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
$2,407.90 Principal Sum $4,774.50 ($2,974.50 and $1,800 Additional) Attorney Fees Post-judgement interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum on the total judgement, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgement is signed until fully paid. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) $2,946.00 Judgment Credit
And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF WEDGEWOOD FOREST SEC. 4, A SUBDIVISION OF 31.921 ACRES IN THE P.H. HENDON SURVEY, A-256, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 7783, PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 6214 WEDGEWOOD HILLS DR, CONROE, TX 77304 (“PROPERTY”) Witness my hand on this 27th day of July 2026. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: A. Brooks Deputy TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND TIME: CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AT THE CONCLUSION OF SALE SALE WILL BE HELD AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY. YOU HAVE SIMPLY PURCHASED WHATEVER INTEREST THE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOICE. Published Date(s): August 12, 19, 26, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 24-10-15533 in a judgment rendered on the 10th day of April, 2024, where as in The Village of Decker Oaks Community Association, Inc., Plaintiff, against Joe B. Bryant, Defendant. I did levy on the 23rd day of July, 2026 at 1:3 6 o'clock p.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant: Notices continued on next page
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LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK THREE (3) OF VILLAGE OF DECKER OAKS, SECTION TWO (2), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET 'X', SHEET 68 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. And on the 1st day of September, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.; which is the first Tuesday of said 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 auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Joe B. Bryant, Defendant, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of The Village of Decker Oaks Community Association, Inc. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 23rd day of July, 2026, DATED this 28th day of July, 2026; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas. By: /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones, Pct. 5, Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Date(s): August 12, 19, 26, 2026 NOTICE OF SALE (REAL PROPERTY) THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
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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 16th day of August, 2024, in the case of Oakhurst Community Association Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Aristides Medrano and Nuris D. Paz De Trujillo, Defendant(s), Cause No.24-06-09139 in said court, judgment being in favor of Oakhurst Community Association Inc, Plaintiff as against Defendant(s), I did on the 23rd Day of July, 2026 at 4:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): Aristides Medrano and Nuris D. Paz De Trujillo. LOT 55, BLOCK 1 OF PARK AT OAKHURST, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET W, SHEET 182 OF THE MAP OR RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") A.K.A. 25621 TIVERTON FOREST COURT, PORTER, TEXAS 77365. and on the 1st day of SEPTEMBER, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at 501 North Thompson, Suite 402 Conroe, Texas 77301 Montgomery County, Conroe, Texas, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Aristides Medrano and Nuris D. Paz De Trujillo, Defendant(s), in and to said property. Witness my hand this the 23RD day of July, 2026. By: /s/ Randy Crowder Deputy R. Crowder #8451 Kenneth Hayden, Constable Pct. 4 21130 US Hwy 59 #C New Caney, TX. 77357 281-577-8985 Published Date(s): August 12, 19, 26, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 24-10-16298 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 13TH day of FEBRUARY A.D. 2025 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 28TH day of JULY A.D. 2026 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in SEPTEMBER A.D. 2026, it being the 1ST of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 13TH day of FEBRUARY A.D. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF GRAND CENTRAL PARK SEC. 21, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET "Z", SHEET 6872 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 735 FALL ROCK BRANCH DRIVE, CONROE, TX 77304 ("PROPERTY")
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Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Mini Mall Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a landlord's lien, pursuant to Chapter 59 of t h e Te x a s S t a t u t e s – P r o p e r t y C o d e . T h e s a l e w i l l t a k e p l a c e o n www.StorageTreasures.com on August 26, 2026, at 10 am. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale. Contents will be sold to the highest bidder, and all sales are final. The seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Mini Mall Storage at 201 N Washington Ave Cleveland, TX 77327 will have one unit; Teresa Legg – Wood and metal self, mattress with cover and wind chime. Mini Mall Storage at 288 County Rd 388 Cleveland, TX 77328 will have two units; Lisa Almazan- office chair, house paint, lamps with shades, totes, boxes, dresser, dolly, desk, suitcase, more and wood rocking chair. Daynell Leiza – jewelry stand, totes, weed eater, scooter, plastic table, metal shelf, Halloween decorations, sand blaster pressure tank, and wicker baskets. Mini Mall Storage at 18401 Woodland Forest Dr Conore, TX 77306 will have one unit; Raphael Lee – fridge freezer combo, power wheel motorcycle, mattress & box spring, dressers, totes, kids' toys, and shoes. Mini Mall Storage at 16842 TX-105 Conroe, TX 77303 will have two units; Heather Austin – speakers, Dunkin Fife table, collectibles, chest, totes, furniture, dvd's and holiday décor. Donald Powers – lumber, clothes, totes, adjustable mattress, and tools. Mini Mall Storage at 419 Bryant Rd Conroe, TX 77303 will have one unit; Kelechi Opara – pillow top mattress, flat screen tv, white sofa, 2 portable AC's, marble topped end table, vacuum, sound system and gun/bow & arrow case. Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 19, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR RETAIL DEALER'S ON-PREMISE LICENSE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Dealer's On-Premise License (BE) by New Vibes Holdings, LLC dba MOD Pizza, to be located at 6777 Woodlands Pkwy, Ste 314, Spring, TX, United States, Montgomery 77382. Officers of said corporation are Yogesh Kumar - Owner and Sanjay Bhatnagar - Vice President. Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 19, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Clifford Oran Chappell, Jr., Deceased, were issued on July 23, 2026, in Cause No. 26-50027-P, pending in the Probate Court No: 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Donna Sue Chappell. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 4th day of August, 2026 DEVAN D. DAWSON Attorney for Donna Sue Chappell State Bar No.: 24104106 1300 11th Street, Suite 405 HUNTSVILLE, TX 77340 Telephone: (936) 295-3712 Facsimile: (936) 295-3714 Email: ddawson@hmp-attorneys.com Published Date(s): August 12, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE First Notification Saddle Creek Auto Storage, 206 Old Coldspring Rd, Cleveland, TX 77327, (281) 689-7705, Email: saddlecreektowing@aol.com Description of Vehicle: Tow Date: 7-24-2026, Location Towed From: 1855 County Rd 5007, Vehicle: 2018 Audi Q3, Color: Gray, License Plate: 9WWT881 (CA), VIN# WA1BCCFS9JR029921 Description of Charges: Police Tow: $275.00, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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$5,971.45 NOTICE TO CREDITORS $4,424.50 ($2,624.50 and $1,800.00 Additional) Attorney Fees Post-judgment interest at the rate of seven and seventy five hundredths percent Notice is hereby given that on July 24, 2026, Ariel Denise Burrell was duly appointed as (7.75%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded Independent Executor of the Estate of William Herbert Randall, also known as Willian H. Randall and herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. William Randall, in Cause No 26-50286-P, Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas and 4. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) Letters Testamentary have been issued to Ariel Denise Burrell. 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the The above property is levied on as the property of JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. time required by law to the address of Ariel Denise Burrell, being: The Randolph Law Firm, PLLC c/o 800 Rockmead Drive, Suite 163 Kingwood, Texas 77339 SIMMONS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery Jonathan B. Randolph, Attorney DATED the 7th day of August, 2026 County, Texas rendered on the 13TH day of FEBRUARY A.D. 2025 in favor of THE GRAND Publish Date(s): August 12, 2026 CENTRAL PARK RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. and against the said JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. SIMMONS. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 3RD of AUGUST A.D. 2026 David Eason, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ J. McCown Lieutenant J. Mccown, #8203 Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Date(s): August 12, 19, 26, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BlueGate - Conroe, 10985 Sleepy Hollow Rd Conroe, TX 77385 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, containing household and other goods will be sold for cards on August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm. with the contents being sold to the highest bidder. Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord's lien, in accordance with Texas Statutes Section 53.00153.286, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com B29 Ted Whitelaw & Concetta Spooner Published Dates: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026 TABC RETAIL DEALER'S ON-PREMISE LICENSE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Dealer's On-Premise License (BE) by New Vibes Holdings, LLC dba MOD Pizza, to be located at 12360 Interstate 45 N, Ste 100, Willis, TX, United States, Montgomery County 77378. Officers of said corporation are Yogesh Kumar - Owner and Sanjay Bhatnagar - Vice President. Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026 NO. 26-50291-P
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IN THE ESTATE OF JOSE ALFREDO REYNA, DECEASED
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IN THE PROBATE COURT NO. 1 OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of JOSE ALFREDO REYNA, Deceased, were granted to JANIE REYNA on August 3, 2026, in Cause No. 2650291-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby requested to present same to JANIE REYNA within the time and in the manner prescribed by law at the following address: DATED the 11th day of August, 2026 c/o Leena Al-Souki McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. 5010 University Avenue, Suite 500 Lubbock, Texas 79413-4422 Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group's purpose. Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
APPLICATION. 7E Property Holdings, LP, 555 South Bayside Drive, Anahuac, Texas 77514, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015500001 (EPA I.D. No. TX0137251) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 9,500 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 23933 Nichols Sawmill Road, Suite 5A, near Hockley, in Montgomery County, Texas 77447. The discharge route is from the plant site to Brushy Creek; thence to Spring Creek. TCEQ received this application on August 26, 2024. The permit application will be available for viewing and copying at Montgomery County Clerk's Office, 210 West Davis Street, Suite 100, Conroe, in Montgomery Texas County, Texas prior to the date this notice is published in the newspaper. The application, including any updates, and associated notices are available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For the exact location, refer to the application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=95.778611,30.115555&level=18 ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdesapplications. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications. ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ's Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the countywide mailing list and to those who are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the Executive Director's decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision and for requesting a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your name, address, phone number; applicant's name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the facility in a way not common to the general public; a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing." If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the group's representative for receiving future correspondence; identify by name and physical address an individual member of the group who would be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the affected member's location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be
The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material water quality concerns submitted during the comment period. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' Integrated Database at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Search the database using the permit number for this application, which is provided at the top of this notice. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency's public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from 7E Property Holdings, LP at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Mike Emmons, Owner at 713-515-7590. Issuance Date: October 18, 2024 Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO INJECT FLUID INTO A RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVE OF OIL OR GAS: Highmark Energy Operating, LLC, PO Box 3122, Houston, Tx 77253, is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a disposal permit to dispose of salt water or other oil and gas waste by well injection into a porous formation of oil or gas. The applicant proposes to inject into the Cockfield formation, Conroe Field Unit #2717. The well is located 4.1 miles Southeast of Conroe, TX , Conroe Field in Montgomery County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4,680 to 4,864 feet. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO INJECT FLUID INTO A RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVE OF OIL OR GAS: Highmark Energy Operating, LLC, PO Box 3122, Houston, Tx 77253, is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a disposal permit to dispose of salt water or other oil and gas waste by well injection into a porous formation of oil or gas. The applicant proposes to inject into the Cockfield formation, Conroe Field Unit #1909. The well is located 8 miles Southeast of Conroe, TX , Conroe Field in Montgomery County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4,850 to 4,950 feet. LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Requests for public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P O Box 12967 Austin, Texas 78711. (512-463-6792) Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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COMMUNITY VALOR from page 1 platoon at Fort Knox. He then went to Fort Polk for Advanced Infantry Training. Yet, a major hurdle loomed: Santiago was afraid of heights. When his father asked how he expected to survive airborne jump school, Santiago simply shrugged and replied, "I will figure it out." His resolve was tested at Fort Benning during his first aerial jump. Overcome by fear at the open door of the aircraft, Santiago froze. "I didn't have the courage to jump," he recalls. His instructors stepped in and literally booted him out of the plane. That forced leap set the stage for four decades of relentless specialized training and elite operational assignments spanning from 1970 to 2010. Santiago was then stationed at Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne Division, serving with Charlie Company, 505th Combat Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion. He was now an Airborne Ranger. His training continued and he mastered the skies at Fort Campbell's Air Assault School, and conquered Fort Benning’s grueling Pathfinder School — learning the critical skills needed to infiltrate deep behind enemy lines to navigate foreign terrain and establish safe drop zones ahead of main forces. He advanced further into the elite military pipeline, completing Special Forces training. He joined the 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg
and even completed the grueling Combat Diver Qualification Course (Underwater Demolition School) in Florida. Santiago graduated an incredible second in his class from Delta Force training. Over his career, the soldier who once had to be pushed out of a plane achieved the elite status of Jump Master and Master HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) Jumper, specializing in stealthy, highaltitude free-fall insertions into hostile territory. Reflecting on his years in Special Operations, Vasquez smiles: "It was a real rush." Upon completion of one of many secret missions, his prowess drew the attention of the military's top brass. On September 9, 1980, he received a certificate from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command verifying that Staff Sgt. Santiago Vasquez Jr. had proudly served the President of the United States in a combat role as a member of "A" Squadron, 1st Special
Forces Operational Detachment-Delta — the legendary Delta Force. Santiago’s chest bears too many medals and ribbons to mention here. He does proudly wear the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), a distinction awarded solely to soldiers who personally engage the enemy in active ground combat. His assignments took him to the absolute frontlines of global v o l a t i l i t y, i n c l u d i n g deployments with the National Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon, and the Multinational Force & Observers in the Sinai Peninsula. He also trained internationally, graduating from the Canadian Airborne Parachute Course in 1975 and earning a training certificate from the United Kingdom's Special Forces Support Group in 1979. While many of his clandestine missions remain classified to this day, the physical cost of his bravery is immortalized by his Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Santiago
earned his Purple Heart during a vicious, closequarters firefight. Engaging in direct hand-to-hand combat with the enemy, he sustained a severe knife wound. He survived, carrying the literal scars of American freedom home with him. The Purple Heart holds a sacred place in our national identity, a legacy that began during the Revolutionary War. On August 7, 1782, General G e o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n established the Badge of Military Merit to honor ordinary soldiers demonstrating outstanding valor. The modern medal, revived in 1932 on Washington's bicentennial, features his profile and remains an un-voted decoration; it can only be earned through the blood of combat sacrifice. Texans can explore this history at the expanding Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe, or travel to specialized sites like the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum in
Greenville, which holds an o ff i c i a l P u r p l e H e a r t Museum designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Today, the 76-year-old Santiago lives quietly in his Montgomery County home. Decades of brutal combat deployments have left him with severe disabilities, but he is protected by his deeply loving wife who supports him day-to-day. "She helps keep me calm," Santiago notes softly. On National Purple Heart Day, his community made sure he knew he was not forgotten. Alma DeAlejandro, the Volunteer Coordinator for Heart to Heart Hospice, and several of her patriotic coworkers worked tirelessly alongside local advocates to orchestrate a beautiful honor ceremony directly inside Santiago's home. The room was filled with fellow warriors. Army Sgt. 1st Class Josell Jackson, a fellow Purple Heart recipient, spoke directly to his brother-inarms: "Among the honors Santiago received is the Purple Heart—a distinction that carries with it a profound meaning of sacrifice in service to our c o u n t r y. To d a y, w e recognize not simply a medal or a uniform, but the individual who wore that uniform and the life of service it represents." Also standing in solidarity was retired Army Lt. Col. Sam Robins, a fellow Special Forces Green Beret and Purple Heart veteran, as well as Sgt. 1st Class Jackson and S t a ff S g t . M a t t h e w s . Attending as well was Dr. Liza Garza, Vice President of the Community Partners
Association of the United States Army Houston Chapter, who stepped forward to present a certificate of appreciation, honoring a lifetime of exceptional patriotism. During the intimate service, a moving poem titled Echoes of Valor was read aloud to Santiago by Michelle Bickett of Heart to Heart Hospice, bringing the room to a reverent silence: In echoes deep, their voices ring Through time and space, their valor sings With memories etched, they pave the way, For generations who dare to stay. In gratitude's heart, their stories dwell, A legacy stitched, a timeless spell, With each brave soul that answers the call, Forever cherished, forever tall. To h o n o r S a n t i a g o Vasquez is to simultaneously salute every veteran across Montgomery County who has chosen to wear the uniform. We owe our veterans more than a single day of applause on August 7. We owe them our enduring respect, our unwavering support, and a commitment to keeping the nation they bled for strong, united, and free. To S g t . 1 s t C l a s s Santiago Vasquez Jr., and to every Purple Heart recipient who has ever guarded the locked gates of freedom: Thank you for y o u r s e r v i c e ! Yo u r sacrifices are the permanent stars that keep Old Glory flying high.
RJOA Stands With Their New Brick They Had Placed At Confederate Memorial Park, On It’s 25th Anniversary!
Left to Rt: Anita Stevens, Statue of Confederate Soldier, Evelyn Miller. W H A T A C E L E B R AT I O N F O R THE REBEL JOAN OF ARC CHAPTER, for their 1st Brick they had purchased and inscribed for their Chapter’s Confederate Heroine and Namesake! This dedication happened just in time for the 25th Anniversary of the “Confederate Memorial
Park” in Anderson, Texas! The lovely Rebel Belles: EVELYN MILLER and ANITA STEVENS are standing with their toes pointed at their new Chapter Brick in the entrance of the Park! The inscription reads: “BELLE BOYD, CSA SPY, REBEL JOAN OF ARC UDC”. Belle was
dedicated to the Confederate cause and for her Confederate Soldiers, where she often risked her life to help the wounded. “BELLE BOYD” served two Confederate Generals and was captured, arrested, and jailed, -many timesonly to get out and go right back to helping her beloved Southland in all she could do. She and her family sacrificed so much, as did so many other proud nobel southern families of that horrid war on their Southern land. Belle’s contributions were so many that books have been written about her. Belle’s tenacity and courage is the admiration of the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter who took her name. Each member in this wonderful UDC Chapter only hope to emulate her personal dedication and courage for what they also believe in, and to honor their Confederate Ancestors. “BELLE BOYD” was her stage name and the one she was known best for, but she had many aliases. Some were: La Bella Rebelle, Sirene of the Shenandoah, the Confederate Mata Hari, Amazon of Secessia, Cleopatra of the Secession - or Cleopatra of the South! The Yankees named her “REBEL JOAN OF ARC”, which this the Chapter quickly took to adopt for their Chapter Name, but the Yankees called her many things and of course some not so flattering to cast shame on her reputa-
tion and discourage emulators. This did not deter BELLE, nor her convictions. “Belle Boyd” has had many books written about her and if you are interested in learning more about just one of our brave Southern Heroines of that time, check it out and read it to your daughters, so that they may learn what real courage is “under fire” and when all they love is threatened. Belle continued on as an Actress on Stage after the War, and preformed her life story of that un-Civil War across America and Europe. She died at an early age, and on Stage, which was befitting…to her efforts in remembering the history of her South. Belle Boyd was born Isabella Maria Boyd, in Virginia, 1844. The Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter Belles celebrate her Birthday May 9th every y e a r, w i t h a s p e c i a l Birthday gathering just for her! NOW RJOA is also Honored at the Confederate Memorial Park in Anderson, Texas!!! A s R J O A A N I TA STEVENS and EVELYN MILLER would say: “Just Proud to do our Duty”... Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com Photo compliments of Anita Stevens, Evelyn Miller, and President Jenny Lehr
Registration Opens for Children's Museum's 2026 Fall Workshops THE WOODLANDS, T X – T h e Wo o d l a n d s Children's Museum is now enrolling children for its 2026 Fall Workshop series, featuring exciting new classes and engaging educational experiences designed to inspire young learners ages 2–9. N e w t h i s y e a r, t h e museum is partnering with On Pointe Academy, a local ballet school founded by Wo o d l a n d s n a t i v e a n d former Houston Ballet dancer Madison Morris, MS, RDN. Together, they will offer Ballet Buddies, a parent-child class for children ages 2–3 that introduces dance through ballet-inspired music and movement. Children ages 4–5 can enroll in Creative Movement, blending Brain Compatible Dance Education with ballet fundamentals. The museum is also introducing a PreK readiness program for 3-yearolds. Designed as a parentchild experience, this unique program gives families the opportunity to learn and play together while building confidence, listening skills, socialization, and playful transitions. Manipulatives, literary supports, and process art are inspired by a Reggio Emilia philosophy. “Children learn best when they are engaged, encouraged, and having
fun," stated Jennifer Kraus, Interim Executive Director of The Woodlands Children's Museum. "Our workshops provide opportunities for young learners to explore their interests, develop friendships, and discover new skills in a nurturing environment." Wo r k s h o p s p r o v i d e flexible enrichment opportunities for homeschool families and children looking to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. Fall Workshops begin August 31 through November 20. · Playful Palette (ages 2-3 with adult) · Ballet Buddies by On Pointe Academy (ages 23 with adult) · Wonderseum 3year-old PreK Program · Creative Movement by On Pointe Academy (ages 4-5) · Sci-Quest Junior (ages 5-6) · Sci-Quest (ages 79) · LEGO® Bot Builders (ages 5-6) · Beyond Robotics ( a g e s 7 - 9 ) Wo r k s h o p s a r e f r equently offered in six-week sessions, with new curriculum introduced during the second session so children can continue learning throughout the fall.
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COMMUNITY MCN’s ‘Veteran of the Week’ - Judge Jimmie C. Edwards United States Marine Corps - 1966 to 1970 Article by Dan Edwards True leadership is not measured by the titles a person accumulates, but by the promises they keep to their community. In the long and proud history of Montgomery County, few individuals have embodied this truth quite like Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III. He spent his 77 years serving others in remarkably diverse roles—first on the battlefield as a young Marine, then in the halls of Austin as a state representative, and later guiding local government as County Judge. Though he passed away on March 31, 2026, his vision remains permanently cast in stone a t C o n r o e ’s p r e m i e r Veteran’s Park which hosts some of our country’s most dynamic local and National Memorial exhibits. Long before he became the architect of the region’s newest Veteran park and museum, Judge Edwards was a young boy discovering his own sense of patriotism. His family relocated to Conroe in 1952, where he grew up and eventually earned a coveted spot as a Congressional Page in Washington, D.C., during his high school years. While attending the University of Maryland, a late-night discussion with friends about the escalating Vietnam War prompted an unexpected pivot. The very next morning, Judge Edwards walked into a military recruitment office to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He attended boot camp in Paris Island, South Carolina and advanced infantryman training at Camp Lejeune. By the summer of 1969, he was deployed on the front lines in Vietnam as an infantry Corporal with L i m a C o m p a n y, 3 r d Battalion, 5th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division.
His time in active combat was cut tragically short on August 19, 1969, when an enemy mortar explosion near Da Nang inflicted catastrophic injuries, costing Judge Edwards both of his legs, and sending him on a grueling medical evacuation back to the United States. While recovering at California's Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, his legendary resilience manifested in a profound personal vow. He refused to return to Texas relying on a wheelchair, insisting instead on mastering prosthetic limbs so he could stand tall upon his homecoming. Just before Christmas that year, he did exactly that. When his plane touched down in Houston, a crowd of more than 200 neighbors from Conroe swarmed the tarmac to welcome their hometown hero. His valor on the battlefield earned him the Purple Heart alongside a Bronze Star with a "V" device for heroic actions. Medical retirement in January 1970 marked the conclusion of his military uniform service, but it signaled the dawn of his civilian leadership. Judge Edwards married his wife, Debbie, completed a degree at Sam Houston State University, and ran for public office. At just 24 years old, he secured a seat in the Texas House of Representatives, serving four terms as one of the youngest lawmakers in state history. By 1983, he stepped into the role of Montgomery County Judge. During his tenure, he prioritized local veterans by orchestrating the restoration of downtown Conroe’s original park, a site initially dedicated by President Gerald Ford. Following his years in p u b l i c o ff i c e , J u d g e Edwards transitioned into
the private sector, raised his daughters, Rachael and Sarah, and eventually retired to the Cut and Shoot, Texas area. Yet, his defining civic contribution was still on the horizon. Troubled by the deterioration of the landlocked downtown memorial, Judge Edwards launched a bold campaign to construct a world-class green space dedicated to our Nations protectors. Founding the Montgomery County Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l Commission, he leveraged his skills as an artist to draft the master plans. Thanks to his unyielding advocacy, the sprawling Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park opened to the public on Memorial Day in 2021. Positioned dynamically at the crossroads of Interstate 45 and Texas 105, the complex features 24-hour illuminated exhibits and "The Line"—a national living memorial, dedicated to recording the names and stories of American Veter an s f r o m ev er y branch, rank, and era, ranging from 1775 to present. Judge Edwards frequently reminded the public that the true price of liberty is safeguarded through education, noting, "The Veterans Memorial Park is a gift from the people of Montgomery County to the Nation". Today, the site serves as a physical reflection of his heart. As our community looks back on his extraordinary life, we carry forward his ultimate charge: ensuring the stories of America's defenders are preserved for generations to come. In memoriam, we humbly thank Judge Jimmie C. Edwards III for his service and honor him as MCN’s Veteran of the Week.
Business Improvement Grants for City of Montgomery The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation is excited to launch a Business Improvement Grant Program on October 1, 2026!
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