Montgomery County News, August 19, 2026

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Texas Conroe Symphony Orchestra Genealogy and Weekly America 250 Proceeds Preservation Gas Prices Day in Donated to MCVMC Montgomery Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 5.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 89.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 14.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.418 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.95/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.34/g, a difference of $2.39/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.95/g while the highest was $5.34/g, a difference of $2.39/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.02/g today. The national average is up 3.6 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 93.1 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 17, 2025: $2.73/g (U.S. Average: $3.09/g) August 17, 2024: $2.98/g (U.S. Average: $3.39/g) August 17, 2023: $3.47/g (U.S. Average: $3.85/g) August 17, 2022: $3.43/g (U.S. Average: $3.91/g) August 17, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.66/g, up 30.8 cents per gallon from last week's $3.36/g. San Antonio- $3.59/g, up 10.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.48/g. Austin- $3.58/g, up 9.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.48/g. "Average gasoline prices climbed back above $4 per gallon over the last week, with prices rising in slightly more states than they fell, as rebounding oil prices driven by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries kept upward pressure on the market," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Diesel felt the pressure even more acutely, rising in all but a few states, as Ukraine's attacks on Russian refining infrastructure continue to impact refined product prices more than crude oil itself. While the seasonal transition to cheaper winterblend gasoline in the coming month could bring some relief, the two dominant challenges facing motorists— the closed Strait and the ongoing refinery strikes— show no signs of resolving anytime soon. Until they do, the path for gas and diesel prices remains tilted to the upside." SOURCE GasBuddy

Index Community......2, 4, 5, 9, 10 Commentary...................3, 4, 5 Church Directory..............5 Legals.........................6, 7, 8 Business Directory...........10

County Happy 50 years!

Board Members of the Conroe Symphony Orchestra and Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission are pictured during the check presentation by Ruben Borjas, Jr Many good things are happening at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission. The Honored Mission Veterans Museum and the Jimmie C. Edwards II Education Center, have received their occupancy permit, and the commission is now free to finish the minor interior touchups and begin to populate the museum display areas with exhibits. While all that is in the works, even before MCVMC Executive

Director Elizabeth Woods and her team began to move their offices over to the new building, they hosted the Conroe Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors who made a donation of the proceeds from their Patriotic America 250 concert. The CSO is an important part of Montgomery County compositional culture, and is truly a powerhouse of music in different genres, and this year decided to charge for entry to the patriotic concert with the idea to donate the proceeds

as a community donation. The MCVMC is quickly becoming a destination for Veterans and their families, and soon to be for Gold Star Mothers, from across The Nation. The brainchild of Judge Edwards, the campus is going through another phase of its growth, with the museum and education center soon coming online after some makeup that is yet to be applied. The future does indeed look bright for teaching the history of service that many have

volunteered for, with many sacrificing in pain and some giving all. Commission Chairman Debbie Edwards, widow of the Veterans Commission founder, is the current vision-keeper, and she welcomed CSO President Bill Thompson, Conductor Gary Liebst, and other board members, who were on-hand to donate $8,000, the proceeds of their July concert to The MCVMC.

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16th Annual Woodforest Bank Charity Run at Heritage Park Woodforest National Bank® will host the 16th Annual Woodforest Bank Charity Run at Heritage Park in downtown Conroe. This year's race will include a 10K run/walk sponsored by The I n s p e r i t y, a n d a 5 K run/walk. We are also bringing back the Virtual 10K/5K. The virtual run/walk must be completed by the end of the day on 9/19/26. Plus, there will be the popular “Barkley Shoe Dash” for kids ages 5-7 and See Run, page 2

The Genealogy and Preservation Center is turning 50! For five decades, this space has been filled with research, laughter, and community, and now it is time to celebrate. Join the Genealogy and Preservation Center on Wednesday, August 19, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to celebrate 50 years of preserving Montgomery County’s rich history. Stop by to tour the Center, meet the team, and see how you can uncover and preserve your own family history. Come enjoy cake, coffee, and a walk through the Center’s history while honoring the past and looking forward to the future. Recognizing these five decades of dedicated public service, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough and the County Commissioners issued an official proclamation declaring August 19, 2026, as "Genealogy & Preservation Center Day." The proclamation encourages community members to visit the C e n t e r, e x p l o r e i t s specialized services, and h o n o r t h e C e n t e r ’s ongoing role in preserving local history. Thank you Mark Keough County Judge, Commissioner Robert Walker - Montgomery County Precinct 1, Commissioner Charlie Riley - Montgomery County Precinct 2, Ritch Wheeler, Montgomery County Commissioner Precinct 3, and Commiss i o n e r M a t t G r a y, Montgomery County Precinct 4 for the continued support of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System. www.countylibrary.or g

SAVE THE DATE Heavy Trash Weekend The next Heavy Trash Weekend for the City of Montgomery is September 12 & 13! All Historic Montgomery, TX residents within city limits are invited to participate in Heavy Trash Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or until dumpsters are full — first come, first served).

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COMMUNITY The Confederate CSS Alabama: The Most Successful Commerce Raider in American History by Elaine Collings Under the command of Captain Raphael Semmes, the Confederate cruiser CSS Alabama

achieved a record of success unmatched by almost any warship in American history. From the summer of 1862 until June 1864, Semmes and

his crew sailed the world’s oceans—never once entering a Confederate port—and captured or destroyed 65 Union merchant vessels while

taking more than 2,000 prisoners. In all that time, through storms, long voyages, and constant pursuit, the Alabama never lost a

single crewman in combat. Only in her final hour, off the coast of Cherbourg, France, did the ship suffer casualties when she engaged the U S S K e a r s a rg e i n a desperate fight that ended her remarkable career. Even then the CSS Alabama was only finally defeated because after nearly two years at sea she was worn out—her hull fouled, machinery exhausted, powder unreliable, and stores depleted—while the fresher, better-protected Kearsarge held every material advantage. Semmes’s campaign was a masterpiece of seamanship, discipline, and strategic audacity striking at the Union’s commercial lifelines across the Atlantic, Caribbean, South Atlantic, Indian Ocean, East Indies, and beyond. In an age when most naval glory was measured

Library Genealogy & Preservation Center Turns 50!

Genealogy Team with Judge Keough, Commissioners & Library Director Dr. Janna Hoglund

Donation from page 1 “We're so excited that you chose us to receive the proceeds of this year's patriotic concert,” said Ms. Debbie. “We hope to have many years of collaboration with the Conroe Symphony Orchestra.” Ms. Edwards went on to say that the CSO was the first official group to be invited into the building. She and Executive D i r e c t o r Wo o d s w e r e proud to show the view from the second floor veranda to their visitors, which offers a wonderful view of the campus with the beginnings of the Gold Star Mothers plaza that is still under construction. The donation from the CSO will go a long way into further building onto the site, which besides the current GSM plaza will also have additional meeting rooms just opposite of the museum and education center in the form of a quonset hut. Chairman Edwards noted that the grand opening will be announced once the museum is populated with displays and artifacts. Both CSO Conductor

A model of The Gold Star Mothers Plaza, currently under Construction Gary Liebst and President Bill Thompson were equally excited to make the check presentation to Chairman Edwards. The offering to MCVMC is something new on behalf of the CSO, which had been holding yearly free concerts for the July national holiday, and it's yet to be determined if the

idea will start a tradition or not, but being charged for a concert did not dissuade the music lovers who attended the July festivity since the house was packed. “We are honored to support anybody who has served Our Country,” said Conductor Liebst. “And we are glad to present this

MCVMC Executive Director Elizabeth Woods continues her mission on carrying out the late Judge and First MCVMC Chairman Jimmie Edwards’ legacy and mission, to continue to make the campus the premier Veterans Park in The Nation. “I cannot tell you how near and dear this park is to all of us,” said Woods in thanks and thinking of the late Judge. “The fact that the CSO chose us is beyond emotional, and I know someone's watching from above.” Woods also noted additional plans for the park, which will always be growing in some form or fashion. A new Sanctuary Garden and quonset hut will be added. The hut will be used to house museum artifacts that are in the

by fleet actions and ironclads, the Alabama proved that a single wellhandled ship, guided by a bold and capable captain, could strike a blow felt around the globe—and do so with extraordinary efficiency until the very end. — Submitted History by Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy, RJOA Chairman of Public Relations: Elaine Collings, On behelf of RJOA Myra Liston.

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8-12. Participants start the race with one shoe on, dash 50 yards to retrieve and put on their other shoe from a pile of competing runners' shoes, then dash back 50 yards to the finish line. After the races, the participants, spectators, and volunteers will enjoy a family-friendly Post-Race Party with music, food and beverages, children's activities, and an awards ceremony. Net proceeds benefit Woodforest Charitable Foundation. 10K Run/Walk $40 plus $3.90 sign-up fee; 5K Run/Walk $35 plus $3.60 sign-up fee. Barkley Shoe Dash $10 plus $2.10 sign-up fee. Virtual 10K/5K $35 plus $3.60 sign-up fee. Includes a commemorative tech t-shirt (available for the first 250 participants). Prices increase after Aug. 30; registration ends Sept. 19 at 8 am. For details and registration, visit: https://runsignup.com/Rac e/TX/Conroe/Woodforest CharityRun

process of being curated for future exhibits in the museum, plus there will be meeting rooms for commission directors and other Veteran groups that need a space to gather. The next events at the Montgomery County Veterans Flag Park will be t h e i r S e p t e m b e r 11 t h Remembrance and their Veterans Day Ceremony, which this year will be on November 7th. Both events start at 9am. Please consider donating to this fine organization. MCVMC website: honor mission.org Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net

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check of $8,000 from the community and the orchestra.” Liebst went on to say it Subscription Cost is $52 per year for in was the community who Montgomery County, and $60 per year out purchased the tickets to the of Montgomery County. Checks may be concert, and that the made payable to Montgomery County News orchestra and community and send to PO Box 1, Montgomery, Tx stand on an even par in their appreciation for 77356, we also accept most major credit Veterans who served Our cards. Nation.

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COLUMNS HEALTH Lower Extremity Pheripheral Edema May Be Cellulitis by Ruben Borjas, Jr

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ny of us at times may be subject to edema (swelling) in our calf muscle areas, and if you ever injure your shin bone (tibia) by bumping into something that doesn’t flex, or if you have cuts, scrapes, surgical wounds, bug bites, punctures, or any number of things that disturbs the skin, and it doesn’t have to be in your lower legs. But for years, I experienced swelling in my skin areas, in which I was struggling for a diagnosis. It was so bad that I didn’t even consider wearing shorts in the summer, for the scars and reddened areas on my shins, to a point just as hideous as the crisscrossed scars on my abdomen. Of course any areas of disturbed skin needs to be investigated, to the point of having a doctor check it out, and even then not all doctors put two and two together, for it took me years and years until a solution presented itself. I have a bad, or possibly good habit of taking naps in my home office chair, which is quite comfortable, and a 40wink siesta can go for two, or sometimes three hours; depending on how tired I am. And being a war veteran, on occasion notable daytime slumbers without the influence of my nighttime concoction of meds to keep the bad dreams down, can bring ‘flashbacks’ of scenes that best should have never been seen in the first place. When heavily pressed for time, or I’m on something of a writing binge, my bed may not see me for two days, so missed medica-

tion opportunities to relax muscles and mind may go untaken. Which doesn’t set well for my skin bones. The realization of a flashback for me results in a jerking motion of my body. In my office chair, my legs fly up and with my thick boarded L-shaped desk, when my skins fly up, it at times would leave one or both shins bruised. Of course, there are other ways to bruise your shins, but for me, it was my shin being bruised and/or bloodied that caused my problems. In my hospitalizations this year, I had the time to thoroughly investigate my swelling concerns. I asked my surgery team while they were working to resolve my diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), if I could get a consult from a

determined the veins were healthy, with a strong pulse, and went about his business. After that I didn’t think that much about it, since I was still able to write OPEDs from my hospital bed. Once my gallbladder was yanked out and my DKA cleared, I went home to recover. I had noticed that my lower leg edema was uneven, with the right leg reducing slightly. I use an adjustable bed, so my legs are always raised, allowing for any fluid to drain overnight; but once I rose in the morning, the uneven swelling would continue. I asked about it, and if the swelling would have been consistent with my legs raised during sleep, then I would have had vascular issues that would have required a

Ruben’s embarrassing and unflattering shins prior to taking the Clindamycin antibiotic. You can see the healing wound on the left shin and how the swelling is much more pronounced than the right shin, which had not been injured in many months. The swelling following the antibiotic has reduced considerably on the left (to about the size of the right leg in the picture), and is now normal on the right leg.

vascular, or vein specialist. I had thought the swelling may be from chronic v e n o u s i n s u ff i c i e n c y (CVI), or leaky veins, where the blood pools in your lower legs causing the swelling, but the doctor took one look after palpitation of the veins, and the viewing of previous scans. He

vascular surgeon. About a month and a half ago, I had a particularly bad flashback, and my left shin hit particularly hard on my desk, causing a 4 inch gash. I immediately cleaned the wound and used triple antibiotic ointment to start the healing process. After a few days, after

Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz

I will not lie Seeing your home get views, saves, and favorites on HAR is an amazing feeling. But there's so much more to getting your home marketed, spiffed up, and in front of the right people. These are the things that top my list: 1. Make the exterior count Sellers with the most success are okay with

getting their hands dirty weeding, mulching, and pruning plants. Bonus points? Cleaning the front entrance - a quick sweep, a new wreath and some fresh flowers go a long way in making a great first meeting. 2. Who you know matters When listing, my team AND my clients share the listing with our networks... who share with their networks. We host an open house for potential buyers AND for other brokers for a compounding effect. 3. Heartstrings sell homes. It's important to remember a home is full of memories. I always ask the owners to share some of their fondest ones that I can pass along to potential buyers. It's always moving to hear how the home was previously loved.

waking in the morning, I started feeling pain in my left shin. The pain each day began to escalate, and I could literally feel the sensation as it ran down my left leg, along with the extra blood that was slightly inhibited in flow due to my legs inclined. There was a painful numbness and just being able to walk on my left leg took 2-3 minutes before everything equalized and I was able to put pressure on my foot making my way to the restroom. After a week, I had had enough, and decided to go to the Emergency Room. I would have gone earlier, but since I wasn’t experiencing a bowel obstruction, I decided to take the pain. Incredibly, I can only recall only about 6 times or so, in which I went to the

ER without requiring dozens and dozens of nasogastric tubes, shoved up my nose on its way to my stomach. lol. There was that time I aspirated a bay leaf, a few covid episodes, an eye injury, a suspected broken arm, a bad sprained ankle during Operation Desert Shield, and some broken skin during Operation Desert Storm, and maybe something else, but I consider myself a professional bowel obstruction patient. In the ER, the doctor saw the wound starting to heal as well as the swelling, and immediately thought of Cellulitis, promptly prescribing Clindamycin 150 MG Cap 2 times every eight hours. So I started taking the antibiotic, and within days,

4. Feedback is our friend. We always take note of the comments shared during private showings and make adjustments. Did guests feel cozy in the living room? Could they see their kids playing in the yard? It all helps fine-tune how we present the home. The takeaway? Your HAR listing is just the tip of the iceberg. It's part of a larger marketing strategy to get your home in the hands of the best buyers.

-Megan Stultz Call or Text 936-5372587 Megan@SouthernLuxury.com www.southernluxury.com

I noticed the pain subsiding and my left leg resolving its morning issues much quicker before my mechanics of nature call. After a week to 10 days the pain was negligible. Incredibly, before the end of the first week, I noticed my right ankle had returned to its boney self, as if a frog turning back into a prince. My left leg has more than halved itself in regards to its abatement, and continues its slow journey to normalcy. So I’m here to say, never give up in regards to your health journey. Since all this has happened, when I feel drowsy at my home office desk, I move back from danger, just in case of a flashback.

PET & PASTURE TALK

A Prescription For Partnership: Understanding The Benefits Of VCPR

“VCPR is important for producers because if you are involved with livestock or even pet livestock, the health of the animals is of the utmost importance,” Washburn said. “In order to ensure good health, veterinarians are the trusted source for any questions one might have and should have a working knowledge of not only individual animals that get sick, but of the condition of the entire herd as well.”

Establishing that relationship does not require a sick animal or an emergency. “We don’t have to treat an animal; we just have to get to know you, how these animals are housed, how they’re being fed, and how they’re being cared for,” Washburn said. “Or, if you brought one of your herd members to us, that would also establish a VCPR.” By learning about a producer ’s operation,

management practices, and animals, veterinarians can provide recommendations based on the specific needs of that herd rather than general advice. A Healthy Dose Of Trust One of the biggest benefits of a VCPR is that it allows veterinarians to make more informed decisions about treatments and medications. “The only legal way to get most medications is via

prescription from a veterinarian,” Washburn said. “Legally, we cannot prescribe you a medication for your animal without having that relationship; when your veterinarian knows your animal, and your ability to care for and treat that animal, they can be confident that you will use that medication properly and abide by any regulations associated with it such as milk and/or meat withdrawal times.” A v e t e r i n a r i a n ’s familiarity with an operation also helps when producers need guidance about an animal’s condition. While photos and videos can help provide information, they do not replace a veterinarian’s understanding of the situation. “If we have that established relationship and a producer sends me a picture, I know them well enough to know, ‘You need to bring the animal into the hospital now,’ or ‘I think that can wait,'” Washburn said. “But if we don’t have a relationship with you, we can’t legally do that, nor

can we safely make those decisions based solely on a picture or video.” A VCPR is not only valuable when an animal becomes sick but also allows veterinarians to help producers develop proactive herd health plans. “Veterinarians should be able to help you set up vaccine protocols, nutrition, deworming schedules, and all those things tailored specifically to the needs of your herd,” Washburn said. “But it all comes back to establishing a relationship.” The Price Of Preparation Like any good working relationship, a VCPR works best when it is established before it is needed. In many rural communities, food animal veterinarians are in high demand. Developing a relationship before an emergency can make it easier to access veterinary care when time matters most. “If you live in one of those areas, especially, you should find a veterinarian

and develop a relationship,” Washburn said. “Some practices will only do emergencies if you’re one of their clients. It all just ties right into that relationship. It’s the best way to get help.” Whether it is developing herd health plans, prescribing medications or responding during an emergency, a VCPR gives veterinarians the knowledge they need to provide informed care; therefore, establishing a relationship with your closest veterinarian before problems arise helps ensure producers can receive the guidance they need when they need it most. Pasture Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pe t-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

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OPINION / EDITORIAL Ruben Borjas Jr, In Meeting of Our Own Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings II have have an an interest interest in in many many things, things, several several being being vvoollccaanniissm m aanndd ppllaattee tectonics, tectonics, and and itit got got me me thinking thinking of of civilizations civilizations from from the the past, past, and and how how they they once once flourished, flourished, even even thousands thousands of of years years ago. ago. Many Many are are shocked shocked to to learn learn that that the the Europeans Europeans were were never never the the premier premier civilizaciviliza-

tion. tion. Heck, Heck, London London didn’t didn’t even even get get aa proper proper sewage sewage system system until until ‘The ‘The Great Great Stink’ Stink’ of of 1858, 1858, when when The The River River Thames, Thames, besides besides being being aa watersource, watersource, was was also also its its largest largest festering festering cc ee ss ss pp ii tt .. M M aa nn yy ll oo ss tt civilizations civilizations already already had had running running water, water, concerns concerns for for removal removal of of human human waste, waste,

Weather for the Lake Conroe area IT’S GONNA BE HOT ALL WEEK Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Friday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Saturday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Johanna Cheatham Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Eva Raines, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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Demise; And Thoughts on God 2900 B.C. based on a Mesopotamian (Iraq) flood, and even the Mediterranean Sea floor holds sunken remains of prehistoric villages from perhaps when the sea levels were lower due to past Ice Ages. Known areas include Egypt, Greece, Israel, and Italy, way before the more modern ancient civilizations that died out. At our time in history, we can more likely say that we live in a Global Civilization. It’s not like even 550 years ago, when North and South America were not even known to the rest of The World. And for the most part since we have achieved travel and communications throughout The World, the Earth, Mother Nature, which has allowed us to live in peace, and to essentially survive and thrive. But there are Earth hiccups that put humanity at risk. Take for instance the Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami on December 26, 2004 in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The Boxing Day Tsunami, caused by a 9.1, or a little higher earthquake, killed about 250,000 people. Now if we weren’t connected via a global presence, north Sumatra may have been another lost civilization, to be discovered when technology caught up enough to get around the planet. It was essentially a modern day episode of what more than likely happened to the Minoans. If we didn’t have an eye witness to the Mount Vesuvius eruption (August 79 A.D.), Pliny the Younger, no one would The flood tablet from the Epic of Gilgamesh, which have been able to put two told of an ancient flood that and two together in its eruptive events. may be a source a flood Even our time on source for narrative for Earth may have its limits, other religions and there is really no Photo credit: British guarantee as to Earth’s Museum good graces upon our continued survival. I ancients in modern mean, I hope and pray it accommodations for remains calm, but with several thousand years. Of course, outside of solar influences, and our the European region, there planet’s reaction, along are lost civilizations in the w i t h i t s c y c l e s , t r u l y Americas, Asia, etc. And anything is possible. There they each died out in their have been a number of own ways. The Mayan Extinction Level Events, E m p i r e i n M e x i c o ’s dating back 440 million Yu c a t a n P e n i n s u l a years ago to the most recent d e c l i n e d e v e n b e f o r e one 66 million years ago, Europeans arrived. Turkey w i t h t h e C r e t ahas several areas that ceous–Paleogene extincqualify, as well as Easter t i o n e v e n t , w h e n a n Island in the south Pacific. asteroid hit in the Yucatan In the United States, the Peninsula, in where the Midwest has the Cahokia dinosaurs said goodbye, n a t i v e s t h r i v e d n e a r along with 75% of species, modern day St. Louis along giving rise to mammals, the Mississippi River. and eventually apes and They disbanded around man. Other ELE events 1200 AD. In the South- were caused by volcanic west, the Anasazi left their events or ice ages. Man can be pretty cliffside cities, perhaps a confident that a killer little later than the Cahokia. asteroid is avoidable with Even prior to the American our ever increasing space colonies, in Roanoke, N o r t h C a r o l i n a , t h e i r technology, being able to colony went missing in detect objects in the solar system that may have a 1590. A n g k o r Wa t i n chance of coming into modern-day Cambodia is contact with our planet. fascinating in a large city That area is covered. But being abandoned during the capabilities of the Earth the Khmer Empire. In the itself can raise alarms for North Sea east of England researchers, solar and lies Doggerland, which scientists that study the w a s f l o o d e d p e r h a p s planet. There may be a 10,000 years ago, when the correlation between solar U . K . w a s a t t a c h e d t o maximums (a period of mainland Europe. And of increased energy of the course, there are numerous Sun) as compared to solar examples of flood epi- minimums, which switch out every 11 years. And sodes. right now, with stronger Each of those peoples met their fates in different earthquakes, and increased ways, whether it be by volcanism around the earthquake, volcanism, w o r l d , t h e r e i s s o m e plague, revolution, perhaps concern. But it is the even in-breeding, etc. In s u p e r v o l c a n o s , l i k e the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Yellowstone, which have flood narrative describes a magma pools under them, big event that happened and give rise to the natural and and even even bathing bathing rituals. rituals. The The earthly earthly influence influence of of the the early early civilizations civilizations was was limited limited back back then, then, since since your your territory territory could could only only go go as as far far as as you you could could supply supply it. it. Then Then there there are are the the things things that that the the planet planet does does that that can can really really hurt hurt areas areas of of Earth, Earth, and and even even on on occasion, occasion, itit can can affect affect the the entire entire planet, planet, but but for for most most lost lost civilizations civilizations the the local local areas areas of of disaster disaster can can be be devastating devastating for for aa single single civilizations civilizations whose whose histories histories have have since since met met their their end. end. The big guys of lost civilizations, the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Mycenaneans, Egyptians, Troy, just off the top of my head, had societies that many of us might be comfortable with had we lived back then. The Romans had areas where news was available, toilet facilities, aqueducts that brought in running water, entertainments of all types, food stands, and facilities for bathing. And it may not have differed that much from the Ancient Greeks, Minoans, Mycenaneans, Egyptians, and we can’t forget Atlantis. Essentially, until the Industrial Revolution and even a little beyond that, Europeans wouldn’t catch up to the

Comet Hale-Bopp in April 1997, which ancient would have seen about 2,500 years ago Photo credit: E Kolmhofer, H Raab geysers which entertain visitors with their eruptions of water and steam at relatively predictable periods. Supervolcanoes are located around the World. Naples, near Pompeii and M o u n t Ve s u v i u s , h a s Campi Flegrei, but the Sicilian volcano Mount Etna is very active and causes problems with airlines with ash. Scientists always raise their eyebrows when volcanism affects supervolcano areas, and 72,000 years ago, Mount Toba, now a lake in Indonesia, erupted and scientists believe it caused what is called a Population Bottleneck. It’s why we as humans are so similar across the planet, specifically in regards to human DNA, where we share about 99.9%, despite the diverse looks across the planet, which applies to most humans that left Africa before the main migrations from 70 to 60 thousand years ago. The Mitochondrial DNA, mDNA, is passed down from our mothers, and it tells the story that perhaps less than 10,000 people across the planet survived to continue on with the human race. Supervolcanoes have a mind of their own, erupting in differing periods from 500 to 600,000 years, with a few besides Mount Toba, such as the Taupo Volcano in New Zealand some 25,000 years ago. With NZ being far from the equator, the influence of the Southern Hemisphere was its greater concern. But the L a k e I l o p a n g o supervolcano, which erupted last in El Salvador in the mid-530s causing a volcanic winter in 536 and a lot of havoc for the Eastern Roman Empire, and other civilizations across the world with sources from Europe, the Middle East, China, and the Americas. With all the destruction previously described, it’s best not to worry yourself over it. Truly, most of the bad things that have happened on our planet have already happened, but like I said there are still gonna be some hiccups at times. But when it comes to our own demise, hopefully we are surrounded by those we love, with peaceful memories and God in our last thoughts. In taking in thoughts on God, in finding some comfort away from the destruction previously present, we should have a relationship in whatever fashion a human across the planet sees their version of a Higher Being. With the Stephen Hawking docu-

mentary before he passed away, the professor noted that God was non-existent because time began with The Big Bang to create The Universe. I was taken aback for a time, but I’m still a believer that God is out there, even if it's in our own hearts. With all the telescopes in space, not one has spotted the sign ‘Heaven - 5 miles,’ nor a representation of its majestic walls, and that’s fine. Even with that, I still believe. But But looking looking at at itit from from Hawkin’s Hawkin’s perspective, perspective, II could could imagine imagine tribal tribal chiefs chiefs on on the the different different continents continents ssoom mee 330000 ttoo 220000,,000000 tt hh oo uu ss aa nn dd yy ee aa rr ss aa gg oo ,, looking looking at at the the nighttime nighttime sky sky and and seeing seeing comets, comets, meteor meteor showers, showers, lunar lunar eclipses, eclipses, supernovas, supernovas, or or whatever, whatever, and and that’s that’s just just the the ee xx tt rr aa tt ee rr rr ee ss tt rr ii aa ll ss kk y. y. Earthquakes, Earthquakes, lighting, lighting, ffoorreesstt ffiirreess,, eexxttrreem mee storms, storms, would would have have also also had had them them realizing realizing that that ssoom meetthhiinngg ootthheerr tthhaann themselves themselves had had concerns concerns over over them them and and their their tribes. tribes. II ’’ m m ss uu rr ee tt hh aa tt m m uu cc hh discussion discussion happened happened over over tens tens of of thousands thousands of of years years w w ii tt hh aa ll ll tt hh ee ss pp ee cc ii aa ll phenomena phenomena viewed viewed over over thousands thousands and and thousands thousands of of generations. generations. Going Going from from ‘ughs’ ‘ughs’ to to more more discernible discernible languages, languages, aa concept concept of of higher higher being being or or God God would would have have developed. developed. The The most most apt apt in in memory memory amongst amongst the the clans clans or or tribes tribes would would have have been been detailed detailed men men with with memorizing memorizing any any narratives narratives noted, noted, to to tell tell the the stories stories to to the the next next generation, generation, and and so so forth. forth. N N oo nn -- ll ii nn gg uu ii ss tt ii cc systems systems date date back back to to 7000 7000 years years ago, ago, but but they they didn’t didn’t include include grammatical grammatical or or phonetical phonetical structures structures that that would would have have been been true true w wrriittiinngg.. A Ass w wrriittiinngg systems systems started started coming coming ononline, line, Cuneiform, Cuneiform, from from modern modern day day Iraq Iraq presented presented itself itself about about 3800 3800 B.C., B.C., allowed allowed for for elaborate elaborate religious religious narratives narratives which which no no longer longer needed needed to to be be memorized. memorized. Of Of course, course, writing writing down down stuff stuff allows allows for for other other important important things things such such as as tracking tracking harvests, harvests, weather, weather, how how the the Sun Sun works works in in the the solar solar system, system, to to determine determine the the seasons, seasons, the the best best time time to to plant plant crops, crops, and and even even noting noting disasters disasters or or wars wars that that occurred. occurred. II respect respect Stephen Stephen Hawking’s Hawking’s opinion, opinion, but but I’m I’m not not gonna gonna let let itit deter deter from my belief, and neither should you. Besides I’ve experienced so many things that I can’t explain, many of which I’ve written about, and to not think that some higher being (God) is not involved in those events, it simply does not compute.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Players Theatre: 'How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ by Ruben Borjas, Jr Wow, just imagine reading a book, and suddenly you're a CEO. It may happen on occasion, but it happens regularly when it’s on stage at The Players Theatre Company in Conroe, as they begin their 60th season with the satirical musical, ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,’ where the audience was thoroughly entertained with an excellent story, exceptional a c t i n g , a n d e n e rg e t i c choreography and singing that had the house cheering for more. Based on the story by Shepherd Mead, it tells the story of young window washer J. Pierrepont Finch in the early 1960s, who by strokes of luck, some cunning, a dash of deceit, and some trickery; rapidly works his way up the ladder at the Wo r l d W i d e W i c k e t Company. Whatever a wicket is in their definition? And the audience really doesn’t care. How to Succeed … was put to print in 1952, and found Broadway fame in 1961, along with a 1967 film, with stage revivals in the 1990s and 2010s, plus similar mailroom-toboardroom climbs that mirror the same trajectory; Michael J, Fox’s 1987, ‘The Secret of My Success’ comes to mind. With the suggestive confidence and narrator (Casey Burden) reading the book, Finch (Royce Reid) looks to apply for the mailroom, having run-ins

‘Brotherhood of Man.’ A well deserved honorable mention goes to Bud Frump (Travis Driver), whose rather unique movements in the form of dance were rather entertaining and hilarious. Musical Director Ashlie Driver had all the right music and a great with WWW President J.B. floor), a lovely corporate bunch of actors who could Biggley (Stephen Driver), staircase thanks to Set s i n g , t h a n k s t o Vo i c e and the personnel manager C o n s t r u c t o r R o g e r Captain Austin Atherton. Mr. Bratt (Austin Ather- Ormiston and the BOMBS, Royce Reid’s ‘Finch’ was ton), who is impressed with as well as some innovative great in ‘How to Succeed,’ Finch’s name dropping of props items such as the ‘‘The Company Way,’ Biggley and hires him. executive washroom sinks ‘Grand Ole Ivy,’ with Pierrepont or Ponti, is met and mirrors for the men. Stephen Driver ’s ‘J.B. b y a y o u n g e n e rg e t i c Kudos go out to the lively B i g g l e y, ’ e n t e r t a i n e d s e c r e t a r y R o s e m a r y period costumes by Sue bigtime. Pilkington (Evann McClelland Hayes, Evann Sommers’ Sommers) who is infatu- complete with suspenders ‘Rosemary’ was excellent ated by the young man. It is for the men, while the in her song ‘Happy to Keep one of those musicals that ladies were treated to His Dinner Warm,’ a song make you wish a revival wonderful dance outfits in that fit the norms of the day, prior to the Women’s Liberation movement. The big band themed music from ‘Pirate Dance,’ was also energetic. In ‘Coffee Break,’ Travis Driver’s ‘Frump,’ and Katy Evans ‘Smitty,’ led the audience to think the end was near with the ensemble perfectly displaying the surreal and sad occurrences when an office lacks coffee. The collapse of the cast before the coffee did arrive had the audience appreciative for the effort. The lighting was incredible, with shadows on the wall to the right of the stage, but it wasn’t overpowering. During Bonnie Atkinson plays ‘Miss Jones’ during the current scenes, the darkened production of The Players Theatre Company’s ‘How to portions played their part to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,’ which runs highlight actors while the through October 4th at the Owen Theatre in Conroe stage was in transition, and it set the mood for the could produce the same ‘Pirate Dance,’ and dresses theme of any particular energy of the past creators, for secretaries in ‘Paris scene, so many thanks to yet those guys are all gone, Original,’ which took a lot Stephen Driver for that. As but their recipes can still be o f t i m e a n d e ff o r t t o for props, it was hard to tell reproduced to bring the complete. The dance if a dropped globe was part same brilliance and energy numbers choreographed by of the action or not, but in of the 1961 Broadway Melody Johnson (also the t h e b o a r d r o o m s cene production, with music and Director), and Captained before ‘Pirate Dance,’ a lyrics by Frank Loesser. by Hannah McMurray chair came apart causing How to Succeed … is were exceptional, with an exciting and jovial ‘ C o f f e e B r e a k , ’ ‘ A the actor (Jonathan Hark) musical, with a wonderful Secretary is not a Toy,’ to go off-script and ditch set, a working elevator (one ‘Cinderella, Darling,’ and the chair off-stage. He

improvised and shared a intermission Atkinson c h a i r, b e f o r e B o n n i e stayed in character typing a Atkinson’s ‘Miss Jones,’ letter in the front of house, hurriedly rushed another and going back to the rear chair to the audience of stage just before the chuckles, but the actors second act. It has probably been never missed a beat, which showed great professional- years since anyone has seen the 1967 movie, and most ism in their craft. It was interesting to certainly for this A&E see again, smoking allowed columnist, at least five; but in offices, the assigned it’s a credit to Director women’s roles of the time Melody Johnson to allow being confined to secre- her actors to establish their tarial support, and their own relationship with their future roles of being wives. character they played. Mr. Also the sexual innuendo Gatch and Womper (Mike of the time in regards to Palmquist), Mr. Jenkins women’s expectations, at and Ovington (Jonathan least confined to certain Hark), The Policeman and women, the prettier ones Te l e v i s i o n A n n o u n c e r who took the brunt of ( H e n r y d e l a G a r z a ) , attention, and pinches in Twimble and Executive their daily working lives, Dancer (David Anderson) and their presumed reliance all played excellent double on a man to step up in and ensemble roles. The society. Erin Wright’s Secretary Dancers of Emily ‘Hedy LaRue,’ played the Anders, Sarah Crosby, part to perfection, with her Hannah McMurray, and New York accent and good S a m a t h a M a n s e l ; a l l looks launching Hedy from danced beautifully, and a cigarette girl to secretary, were much much more beautiful than the men. to wife of a retiring CEO. The ensemble Younger audience members might wonder deserves praise in making about the land lines of the the show great as well. time, as well as the office Melissa Cummins, Heather culture, in which one Brown, Alex Avila, Melissa department doesn’t know Cummins, Jimmy Boutte, what the other is doing, It and truly all the players g i v e s r i s e t o C h a r l e s made for a wonderful show. It is a long show with Dickens’ ‘Little Dorrit,’ and The Circumlocution the first act running nearly Office, which perfectly 1 hour and 45 minutes serves as a symbol for before the break, so plan on inefficiency, obstruction, another 75 minutes to the madness of red tape, all round it out at three hours. u n d e r t h e g u i d a n c e But don’t let that hold you symbolizing the ineptness back, because ‘How to of today’s business or S u c c e e d i n B u s i n e s s Without Really Trying,’ is government. Smitty played a worth the watch. See you narrator's role in ‘Been a at The Owen Theater! Long Day’’ with thoughts The Players Theatre being bandied back and Company next production forth between Finch and is ‘Silent Sky,’ which runs Rosemary, when Ponti September 18 - October r e a l i z e s h i s l o v e f o r 4th. Rosemary, and proposes. For more information Miss Jones, played by veteran actress Bonnie a n d t i c k e t s , v i s i t : Atkinson, was incredible in playerstheatrecompany.co ‘Brotherhood of Man,’ and m or 936-539-4090 for was well received along tickets. with the men. Even during

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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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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE

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 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.

NOTICE OF ACTION Montgomery County BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING IN RE: The license to practice Registered Nursing Theresa Marie Johnson, R.N. 10160 Texas 242 Conroe, Texas 77385

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

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.

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.

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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

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You are hereby notified that a suit has been brought for breach of contract, damages, and attorney fees by Plaintiff, Tavola Community Association, Inc., by and through its attorney of records, Chris Archambault, of Porter Law Firm, 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77057, against Defendant Enock Brookins-Kotey and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 19118 Pegara Manor Dr, New Caney, Texas 77357 and legally described to wit: LOT 3, IN BLOCK 3, OF TAVOLA SEC 41, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 8453, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit. 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. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 13th day of August, 2026. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Delcy Parker Delcy Parker, Deputy Published Date(s): August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 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 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

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") 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$5,971.45 $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 (7.75%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) $0.00 Judgment Credit

The above property is levied on as the property of JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. SIMMONS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 13TH day of FEBRUARY A.D. 2025 in favor of THE GRAND 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 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-03-03992 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

Attorney Requesting Service Christopher J. Archambault 2603 Augusta Dr Ste 900 Houston TX 77057 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:

Enock Brookins-Kotey

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 28th day of September, 2026 before the 457th 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 9th day of March, 2026, in this case, numbered 26-03-03992 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Tavola Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Enock Brookins-Kotey are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit:

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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 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-03-03970 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

Attorney Requesting Service Christopher J. Archambault 2603 Augusta Dr Ste 900 Houston TX 77057 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:

Kendra Lemelle Blake

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition; Order Granting Substituted Service 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 28th day of September, 2026 before the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition; Order Granting Substituted Service was filed in said court on this the 9th day of March, 2026, in this case, numbered 26-03-03970 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Tavola Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Kendra Lemelle Blake are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: You are hereby notified that a suit has been brought for breach of contract, damages, and attorney fees by Plaintiff, Tavola Community Association, Inc., by and through its attorney of records, Chris Archambault, of Porter Law Firm, 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77057, against Defendant Kendra Lemelle Blake and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 23620 Olive Creek Lane, New Caney, Texas 77357 and legally described to wit: LOT 18, BLOCK 3, OF TAVOLA SECTION 23, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 7385, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition; Order Granting Substituted Service on file in this suit. 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. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 13th day of August, 2026. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By:/s/ Brooke Lookabaugh Brooke Lookabaugh, Deputy Pubioshed Date(s): August 19, 26, and September 2, 9, 2026

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-01-01113 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

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Attorney Requesting Service Christopher M Thornhill P O Box 30359 Houston TX 77249 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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Unknown Heirs to Estate of Beau King and Unknown Heirs of Marvin J. Rostein

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiffs' Original Petition and Motion for Appointment of Ad Litem 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 27th day of July, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiffs' Original Petition and Motion for Appointment of Ad Litem was filed in said court on this the 22nd day of January, 2026, in this case, numbered 26-01-01113 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Francis Laird are Plaintiffs and Estate of Beau King; Estate of Marvin J. Rotstein; Unknown Heirs of Defendants are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiffs Francis Laird, Dough Wayne Laird files this, his original suit to Quiet Title to the property identified below, located in Montgomery County, Texas commonly known as Wildwood Acres 432, Lot6-B Montgomery County, Texas, and for Declaratory Judgment and related relief. Plaintiff brings this suit to resolve the title issued to the property that she has occupied without interruption since April 22, 1994, as her property Prior to April 22, 1994, the property was owned by Max and Rose Pye. On April 22, 1994, Plaintiff purchased property from Max and Rose Pye. See Exhibit “A.” Plaintiff has a deed reciting her interest in the property Plaintiff has maintained a long continued open, notorious, hostile and exclusive possession of the property since she assumed possession in April of 1994, and her possession was inconsistent with the existence of title in others. Plaintiff's actions resulted in an ouster of any cotenants, as her actions were unequivocal, unmistakable and hostile acts to disseize other tenants. Plaintiff has maintained the property since April 1994 with her own funds, including paying all taxes and assessments to the property since April 1994. However, a title search by Texas American Title Company has revealed a defect in title Accordingly, Plaintiff requires this suit to correct this issue and properly declare title in Plaintiff's name. No suit has ever been brought to interrupt or obstruct Plaintiff's quiet use and enjoyment this real estate that is a subject of this suit as is more fully shown by Plaintiffs' Original Petition and Motion for Appointment of Ad Litem on file in this suit. 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. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 11th day of June, 2026. Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Patricia Ivey Patricia Ivey, Deputy Published Dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2026

Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2026, Michele Renee Mills was duly appointed as Independent Executor of the Estate of Robert Wayne Mills, in Cause No 26-49463-P, Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas and Letters Testamentary have been issued to Michele Renee Mills. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present same within the time required by law to the address of Michele Renee Mills being: Coplen & Banks, P.C. c/o Bradley C. Coplen, Attorney 16712 Huffmeister Rd, Bldg 300B, Cypress, Texas 77429. DATED the 14th day of August, 2026 Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Coplen & Banks, P.c.

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COMMUNITY Wisecrack Warriors Visit with Carriage Inn Veterans in Huntsville, Receive Grant

LtoR Bottom: Meryl Severson, Bud Johnson, Glenn Payne, Pete Hilton, Fred Jones Look at the Wacky Warriors in the background not paying attention, arguing which tastes better: Pepperoni or Sausage pizza. They’re a bunch of Wisecracks by Ruben Borjas, Jr The Wisecrack Warriors (WCW) were back in a c t i o n r e c e n t l y, a f t e r having had an emergency meeting to determine if there were different directions other than east and west. WCW President Curtis Cole, consulted with a very smart person, who only gave his initials as A.I., with some believing it may be Albert Ingersol, whom no one has ever heard of him. Despite all that, Ingersol said that there were two more directions, north and south, which totally shocked the WCW, who were always terrible at land navigation. “Ah,” the WCW said collectively, thinking they had just discovered fire. lol. Just kidding. T h e Wi s e c r a c k Warriors are truly a loving group of Veterans, an off-

shoot of the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group (105), and besides being a little wacky, they aim to visit Veterans in assisted living facilities in all directions. The WCW were in Huntsville recently for Korean Armistice Day, or, the day when M.A.S.H. said goodbye on television. Some may consider the Korean Conflict as a Forgotten War, but for a special few it was a real event, with actual consequences, life changing episodes for many who were there and will take the memories to their waning days. For even a lesser few, an injury or the loss of a battle buddy could yield a lifetime of mental strain. The WCWs mission, to introduce humor into a Veterans life, helps them in a way, relieves some of that mental strain built-up over decades, and incredibly, it

works. Carriage Hill in Huntsville, has a good number of Veterans that bring a sense of pride to the facility. Jose Maeftas, 93, served in the U.S. Army in Korea for the war years of 1952-1953 as an Infantryman. He had several close calls, and dedicated himself to God. Once returned to Texas, he used his G.I. Bill, and registered a t N o r t h Te x a s S t a t e Teachers College (now University of North Texas), before transferring to Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Jose spent well over fifty years as a minister in the Dallas area, saying he was dedicated to ‘The Word of the Lord,’ and even with some rough patches along the way, he loved his congregation. U.S. Navy Veteran

$ 1 7 6 , 0 0 0 f o r Ve t e r a n s Treatment Court Grace After Fire: $97,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health Harris County Veterans Services Office: · $200,000 for Financial Assistance · $400,000 for NonClinical Mental Health Henry's Home Horse and Human Sanctuary: $150,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health H o p e f o r Wa r r i o r s : $200,000 for Financial Assistance Houston Area Urban League: $250,000 for Financial Assistance Houston Habitat for Humanity: $350,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes Katy Christian Ministries: · $50,000 for Clinical Counseling · 200,000 for Financial Assistance Lone Star Legal Aid:

Sergeant Major after 30 years. He arrived in Korea after the armistice, before moving onto Okinawa. Pete was later in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action, and spent much of his time in the Quang Tri Province. As a Gunnery Sergeant during a heated moment of a battle, he was in charge of several 81mm mortar squads, and when dropped off on a mountain top with coordinates to fire on when he set up. The only problem was, during the battle, the helicopter

tional visit at the local WalMart soon after, which donated a $1,000 grant to the Wisecrack Warriors at their Grand Re-Opening ceremony of the store, which added additional retail space to the building. The WCW sends birthday cards and prints newsletters for Veterans who need cheering up. Each Veteran, no matter of combat or domestic service, are treated equally with the reverence they deserve, not just based on age, but their

‘Spark’ the Walmart Symbol presents a $1,000 grant to The Wisecrack Warriors as part of the their Huntsville store’s re-grand opening choice to have taken the same oath to Serve Our Nation, whether in peace time or in war.

4. Following his service, Payne started with the Union Pacific Railroad, which became International-Great Northern (IGN) Railroad. He retired at 56, and traveled the world, visiting 98 countries. Pete Hilton, 92, not related to the rich and famous, but the poor H i l t o n ’s , w a s a U . S . Marine, and retired as a

dropped him and his soldiers off on the wrong hill. When it came time to fire, he accidentally blew up a South Vietnamese ammo dump. lol. Don’t blame Pete from the mishap, it was the helicopter pilot’s fault. It was a lovely visit with the Carriage Inn Veterans, who are still in good spirits. And the WCW still had an addi-

For more info, or to request a visit to a facility: wisecrackwarriorssociety. org

Texana Center: $40,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. VETS): · $250,000 for Clinical Counseling · $297,000 for Homeless Veteran Support In May, TVC Commissioners approved 190 grants totaling more than $40.8 million to 160 organizations across Texas. These grants $400,000 for Pro Bono Legal are anticipated to provide direct services to more than Services 125,600 veterans, their Montgomery County: · $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 f o r dependents, and surviving Financial Assistance · $261,000 for Veterans Treatment Court Northwest Assistance Ministries: $200,000 for Financial Assistance Project Zero Alliance: $26,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health PTSD Foundation of America: · $300,000 for Clinical Counseling · $300,000 for Financial Assistance REBOOT Recovery: $72,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health R e b u i l d i n g To g e t h e r Houston: $300,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes Santa Maria Hostel: $75,000 for Homeless Veteran Support SoleAna Stables: $60,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health

spouses across Texas Since 2009 through the current 2026-2027 grant cycle, over $400 million in grant funding has been awarded through 1,790 FVA grants. The grants support a wide range of services from emergency financial assistance to transportation, legal services to family support services, and home modification to rental and mortgage assistance. The TVC awards grants in five categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas

Heroes home modifications, Veterans Mental Health Grants, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Officers. Funding for these grants is generated primarily by the Te x a s L o t t e r y ' s g a m e s designated for veteran support. People can also donate when registering their vehicles or when getting a hunting or fishing license. Ve t e r a n s i n n e e d o f assistance can find organizations providing help in their area and how to contact them at Grant Services Directory.

$6.3 Million in Grants to 27 Veteran Service Organizations in the Southeast Texas CONROE, TX - On August 27, 2026, at 10 a.m., The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) presentation of $6,302,000 in grants to 27 organizations for providing services to veterans and their families in the Southeast Texas and Gulf Coast region. TVC Director of Veteran Services and Army veteran Chip Osborne will present “big checks” to the grant recipients who will talk about how this funding is used to serve an estimated 4,808 local veterans. The event will take place at Honor Cafe, 103 N. Thompson St., Conroe, TX 77301. The FVA grant recipients and their services include: After Military Service (Camp SHiEld): $150,000 for Non-Clinical Mental Health Castle Cares Community Ministries: $200,000 for Financial Assistance Cenikor Foundation: $200,000 for Clinical Counseling Colorado County Habitat for Humanity: $100,000 for Housing for Texas Heroes Easter Seals of Greater Houston: · $350,000 for Clinical Counseling · $100,000 for Financial Assistance Family Service Center of Galveston County: $150,000 for Clinical Counseling Fort Bend County: $100,000 for Clinical Counseling Fort Bend Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels & Much Much More: · $198,000 for Food Meal Services Galveston County:

Glenn Payne, 98, caught the tail end of World War II on his birthday of August 31st, as a 17 year old, having graduated at 16 from high school. With the war winding down in 1945, Payne was stuck in the vacuum between a military that no longer needed men in earnest overseas, and a Navy that was trying to figure out what to do with young sailors that were still entering the service. Glenn had some smarts about him. He taught himself to read at a tender

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MCN’s ‘Veteran of the Week’ - John Kin United States Army - 1951 to 1952 Article by Dan Edwards out of the rear gun pits and onto the deadly front lines This week we recognize for two weeks out of every John Kin, who served in single month. Acting as a the United States Army Forward Observer, John from 1951 to 1952. Born in served as the eyes of the China in 1930, John’s life infantry, crawling out onto changed forever in 1935 exposed cliffside vantage when his father made the points to call down precise monumental decision to coordinates and direct move the family across the devastating fire power onto Pacific to the United enemy targets. States. Settling in the When John rotated off b o r d e r t o w n o f the front lines for his two Brownsville, Texas, John weeks of rear-guard duty, adapted quickly to his new his job was equally intense. home. He attended local He operated the massive schools until 1945, when M114 155mm Towed his father decided to Howitzer, primarily firing relocate to Houston to open c o n s t a n t m i d n i g h t a family store. John barrages. Using separatereluctantly left school to loading ammunition, John h e l p r u n t h e f a m i l y would manually hoist the business. 95-pound steel shells into In 1950, as geopolitical the breech. His crewmate tensions ignited the Korean w o u l d t h e n r a m t h e War, John was drafted into projectile home with a the United States Army. He heavy wooden staff before was sent to Camp Chaffey, John packed up to 11 Arkansas, for boot camp, pounds of volatile powder w h e r e t h e m i l i t a r y bags into the chamber. assigned him to the Field They had to fire with Artillery. Recognizing the relentless speed, yet desperate need for precise remain careful not to artillerymen, the Army overheat and permanently b r o u g h t s p e c i a l i z e d warp the cannon's massive i n s t r u c t o r s t o C a m p steel barrel. Chaffey solely to train Because wartime J o h n a n d h i s A r m y artillery shells from the buddies. Korean War era came from John shipped out to various global manufacturKorea in 1951, originally ers, they suffered from slated to join the historic slight discrepancies in 1st Cavalry Division. weight. John uniquely However, a severe, painful knew how to calculate foot injury left his foot these structural differences swollen far larger than his on the fly, instantly combat boot, routing him a d j u s t i n g t h e f i r i n g instead to Tokyo General trajectory and distance Hospital. Following a calculations to ensure painful recovery and three American shells hit enemy weeks of light duty, John lines perfectly without was reassigned to the risking friendly casualties. frontline trenches of the John's division eventu25th Infantry Division, the ally maneuvered into the l e g e n d a r y " T r o p i c rugged terrain known Lightning" unit. historically as the Combat operations in P u n c h b o w l . T h e Korea quickly drained the P u n c h b o w l w a s t h e Army’s supply of Forward wartime nickname for the Observers. Because of his Haean Basin, a massive advanced training at Camp volcanic crater surrounded Chaffey, John was ordered by jagged mountain peaks

that became one of the bloodiest tactical battlegrounds of the Korean War. Because controlling these towering ridges dictated military success, the landscape became the staging ground for high-casualty offensives like Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak Ridge, where entrenched enemy forces could only be dislodged by devastating artillery fire. Remarkably, despite the relentless night barrages and his many weeks serving on the front lines, John was never wounded. For his dedicated combat service through three major military campaigns, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal adorned with three Bronze Service Stars, alongside the historic United Nations Service Medal. By late 1952, with only a few months left on his enlistment, the Army granted John a rare honor, allowing him to return home to Texas in time for Christmas. Because his active service window was nearly shut, the military never recalled him to Korea. Returning to civilian life in Houston, John quietly went back to work at his father’s store. When his father eventually retired, John reluctantly stepped up to run the business for a year before transitioning into various distinct civilian careers across Texas. From his childhood along the Texas border to the high-stakes, mathematical battlefield of the Punchbowl, John served our country with unwavering courage. Good luck, John, and thank you for your service! Congratulations on being MCN’s Veteran of the Week.

40th Anniversary of Lobsterfest The Chamber's signature event, Lobsterfest, is back! The 40th anniversary edition of this community tradition—often referred to as Montgomery County's homecoming—takes place

on Thursday, October 1 (steak/lobster dinner with live and silent auction at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center), and Friday, October 2 (golf tournament at Panorama

Golf Club). Tickets are available for both events, and an early sellout is expected. Once again, Lobsterfest is generously presented by Woodforest National Bank

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