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August 26, 2026 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Kimberly Green

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Texas The Woodlands Arts Weekly Council Unveils New Mural Gas Prices Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 3 . 5 8 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 91.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 16.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.584 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.93/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.69/g, a difference of $2.76/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.93/g while the highest was $5.69/g, a difference of $2.76/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.05/g today. The national average is down 5.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 92.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back five years: August 24, 2025: $2.67/g (U.S. Average: $3.12/g) August 24, 2024: $2.88/g (U.S. Average: $3.33/g) August 24, 2023: $3.40/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g) August 24, 2022: $3.38/g (U.S. Average: $3.86/g) August 24, 2021: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $3.55/g, down 11.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.66/g. San Antonio- $3.59/g, up 0.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.59/g. Austin- $3.59/g, up 1.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.58/g. "Average gasoline prices moved higher in the majority of states over the last week, with fewer than 10 states seeing declines, while diesel surged nearly 17 cents per gallon nationally, leaving it less than 25 cents away from an all-time record high," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum a n a l y s i s a t G a s B u d d y. "Gasoline, while not at all-time records, is at its highest level ever recorded this late in the c a l e n d a r y e a r, m e a n i n g Americans could for the first time ever see a national average price of gasoline above $4 per gallon on Labor Day — eclipsing the previous record of $3.83 per gallon set in 2012. While some oil shipments are apparently getting through the Strait of Hormuz, the dominant force propping up both gasoline and diesel prices is increasingly the growing loss of Russian refinery capacity, as continued Ukrainian attacks knock more facilities offline and constrain the global supply of refined fuels. Until that refining supply picture improves, both gasoline and diesel prices face continued upward pressure." SOURCE GasBuddy

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MOCO Library's Geneaology and Preservation Center Turns 50 by Ruben Borjas, Jr

LtoR: TWAC CEO and Executive Director Jenny Carattini-Wright, Artist Marlo Saucedo, and TWAC President Haley Garcia, just after the unveiling of the The mural, ‘The Art of Gratitude’ by Ruben Borjas, Jr Montgomery County is appreciative of its Art, and this past Wednesday, The Woodlands Arts Council unveiled a stunning piece that you can actually read. The mural, ‘The Art of Gratitude,’ has formally taken its place as a part of the permanent collection at

the Kevin Brady Community Center. Local artist Marlo Saucedo, was commissioned by the TWAC by the prompting of the Texas Commission on The Arts, to complete a piece embracing the thoughts of community members as part of a forest scene, which is a unique aspect in regards to art,

where a viewer can take in the overall scene, then move in close to see the true messages expressed by the community as to the meaning of the mural. The artwork celebrates gratitude, community, and the milestone of America 250. TWAC CEO and Executive Director Jenny

Carattini-Wright, and President Haley Garcia, were on hand to assist in the unveiling of the twopanel, 6-by-6-foot mural, which captured Saucedo’s signature word-based painting style. It’s a work of art that displays inspira-

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Beautification Committee Meet with Conroe City Manager Willard and Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough FOFF Committee & Docent: Marshall Brown, FOFF Committee & Flag Master & Docent: Bernie Sargent, FOFF Pres. & Docent: Ron McAnear, Montgomery County Judge: Mark Keough, Conroe City Manager: David Willard, FOFF Committee Ch: Lyn Howard, FOFF Committee & Docent: Dianne Kebodeaux, FOFF Treasurer & Committee & ByLaws Ch: Cindy Dittrich, FOFF Ch of Publicity & CoCh of Committee Project: Elaine Collings. Not Pictured FOFF Committee Member: Charlotte Belin.

By: Elaine Collings, Foundation Committee FOFF PR Ch. Project Chairman Lyn Howard, and CoChairman Friends of the Flag Elaine Collings met with

Park, and with the new Conroe City Manager David Willard and their committee in contin- M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y ued discussions and plans for the beautification of See FOFF, page 2 their Texas Historical Flags

MOCO recently celebrated a milestone anniversary of an offshoot of the The Montgomery County Memorial Library System, with a small 50th birthday party for their ‘Genealogy and Preservation Center,’ which is located at the Central Library just off I45 in Conroe. Genealogy offers enthusiasts or retirees wanting to know the big question, ‘Where did I come from?’ And with the obvious answer of ‘From my Mother,’ there are those who still want to know who Mom’s Mom and Dad’s Dad were, and so on. The Genealogy and Preservation Center, on the second floor of the Central Library, offers many tools from a 40,000 volume collection, maps, and numerous computer and on-line resources that can help with searches to help solve some mysteries in regards to your origins. The Center opened its doors in 1976 at the old library location where the MOCO Tax Office is on N. San Jacinto Street, near the Courthouse complex. It was then librarian Imogene Kennedy, who was its first caretaker, and working with the MC Genealogical and Historical Society, started the growth of the fledging collection into one of the more formidable genealogical centers in Texas. Starting with just 50 books and a half-dozen microfilms, for the past two generations with the community’s support, The Center’s growth has been remarkable, and even with the setback of a 1980 fire that temporarily closed the Central Library complex, the collection continued its growth through the 1990s, with 15,000 books, and almost 10,000 rolls of microfilm. With the 1997 relocation of the current central library, to I-45, a new 5,000 sq. ft. room, allowed for a true expansion of the collection, to become a repository known for its Texas and Southern State collections. By the early 2000s, The Center started to expand its geographic scope with additional volumes including a section dedicated to Hispanics searching for a person or family’s origins. In 2017, a Preservation Pad was added to digitize physical photos and film, so if you have legacy

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COMMUNITY Friends of the Flag Library Foundation represent the Conroe Historical Flag Park in a Presentation

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media from the past, The Center can take those out of date media and turn them into modern digital

by Elaine Collings On August 2,1832 local colonists in the Nacogdoches District of Tejas gathered to make demands on local Mexican forces. The Mexican military had wanted for the colonists to surrender their weapons and received a

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Judge Mark Keough. It was a delightful and full discussion meeting with facts, plans, hopes, and d r e a m s f o r C o n r o e ’s “Texas Historical Flag Park”, that this FOFF Committee has the honor of spear-heading! The meeting was held at Conroe City Hall, and all FOFF Committee Members were present, with the exception of Charlotte Belin who was there previously. This committee possesses the education, talents, and commitment to see this project through for

Brady from page 1 tion messages giving hope and peace to its viewers. “The opportunity for the mural was partially made possible by a grant by the TCA, and a fundraising effort from The Woodlands area donors to the TWAC,” said Carattini-Wright. “This is the third mural that the TWAC has had the privilege to install in our community.” Jenny also thanked the many people for their donations that were so helpful in bringing the piece to fruition, through t h e T WA C ’s ‘ G i v i n g Tuesday’ campaign. TWAC President Hailey Garcia thanked the major donors for their contributions to the mural, among them Mike and Maureen McDonald, local auto devotees who cannot say enough about the Montgomery County Art

center and a welcoming space for family-history research,” Genealogy Manager Cindy Amburgy said. “I am proud of the team that makes the Center such a strong resource for our community, and we are

of oral histories and community memories. The grant funding has also allowed for The Courier newspaper to be digitized from 1925 to 1983. Judge Mark Keough during a recent commis-

resounding NO. As history shows the colonists were able to run the Mexican Army out of East Texas. In 1835 with help from Adolphus Sterne going to New Orleans, La to recruit and outfit a militia to bring back to Tejas and help with efforts for the revolutionaries growing to meet desired changes. This newly formed militia would be called the Louisianna Greys. A mounted group of young men that wore a grey wool uniform that

came to Texas. The ladies Axillary in St. Augustine (known now as San Augustine), welcomed the new militia to the area with a Ball. As part of the celebration the ladies had designed and produced a flag to be carried by the troop. A blue flag with an Eagle and along the lower border read New Orlean, Louisianna. That Flag was carried with the militia to San Antonio and was flown at the Alamo. A replica of this historic flag is among those flags found at the Conroe Republic of Texas Flag Park. The flag is important because it is one of two originals that survived the revolutionary time. Santa Anna upon entering the Alamo on March 6, 1836, ordered the flag taken down and replaced by a Mexican flag, and brought to him. He then had a courier take the flag to the Mexican Congress in Mexico City to prove the interference of the United States in Mexican affairs. That original flag is displayed in the National Museum in Mexico City, Mexico. On Sunday, August 2nd,, 2026 the Friends of the Flag Foundation took a Greys flag boxed with a certifi-

files. The Preservation Pad is a free public digital conversion service located on the second floor of the Central Library in Conroe, TX. It features seven specialized analog-todigital stations to convert legacy media like photos, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, BluRays, and M-Discs into modern digital files. Plus there is so much more capabilities The Center can convert, with all patrons having to do is bring a USB flash drive or blank DVDR/RW. “The Genealogy & Preservation Center continues to thrive as an outstanding preservation

excited for the great work we will continue building together in the years ahead.” In recent years, The C e n t e r ’s c a t a l o g i n g projects have improved patron accessibility and again expanded the geographic scope for access to records. A Mellon Foundation grant of over a half-million dollars several years ago has allowed for the purchase of public digitization stations, which allow for high quality to digitize, print, photographic, and analog media for posterity. In addition, a media space has been installed for the recording

sioners court meeting proclaimed August 19th as ‘Genealogy & Preservation Center Day,’ and he invited the community to take advantage of what The Center has to offer. As the ‘Genealogy and P r e s e r v a t i o n C e n t e r, ’ heads into its next fifty years at the Central Library, it will continue to improve the accessing of information and the depositing of personal experiences in Montgomery County, and perhaps make it easier for many people to find out … Where did I come from?

cate saying that it flew at the Flag Park in Conroe. Presenting the Flag to the daughters of the Republic of Texas from San Augustine Chapter Ezekiel Cullen, Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The picture shows Sir Michael Wilson, KSJ Sons of the

Republic of Texas President General and FOFF board member, Lois Lacy Historian General, Kaylin Burleson, Chapter President General, Marshall Brown, SRT and Friends of the Flag Board member, and Sir Ron McAnear, KSJ, SRT and

President of the Friends of the Flag Foundation for the Conroe Historical Flag Park. It was exciting to give that flag although a replica back to area of Texas from which the design originated.

further honoring and p r o t e c t i n g o u r Te x a s History. It’s an exciting new embarkment for this beautiful little historical park on the hill that honors our various BattleFlags carried in our fight for Texas Independence from Mexico. Texas has the distinct honor to become the Republic of Texas and once was much-much larger as a Republic than it is today. This Entrance and Fence Committee for the beautification and protection of the Texas Historical Flag Park is part of the larger Board of the Friends of the Flag Foundation, that oversee the Park. There are two Parks side by side, but separate Parks

with separate Purposes and management Boards. All the FOFF Committee Members shown here are Sons of the Republic of Texas, or Friends of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, along with the United Daughters of the Confederacy who work to preserve all of Texas History. All Committee Members are multi level Officers in the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Texas Division United Daughters of the Confederacy-Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter of The Woodlands, Montgomery County Historical Comm i s s i o n , Te x a s S t a t e

Historical Foundation, and Montgomery County Historical Preservation! These amazing members volunteer their time in so many ways for preserving and perpetuating our Texas History. Conroe is Proud to have their support and dedication to this very special Texas Historical Flags Park. The Friends of The Flag Foundation c o n t i n u e t h e i r Te x a s History Education as D o c e n t s a t t h e Te x a s Historical Flag Park and Lone Star Monument, Attend and Support the City of Conroe main Events, members of the Conroe Greater Arts Alliance, Yearly Create and Administer Free

Activity Books of Texas History Education to Montgomery County Schools and at all Events they attend, as well as making them available across the Great State of Texas! The FOFF Docents attend Schools and give Texas education in their Period Dress, and “Rolling Thunder” may accompany them at many of their important Events. “Rolling Thunder” is a special Texas education in itself!

and Prestige to the City of Conroe. ~ ALL WORKING TOGETHER ~ FOR THIS V E R Y I M P O RTA N T H I S T O R I C A L PA R K WHERE THE “SACRED SOILS” ARE BURIED F R O M T H E B AT T L E F I E L D S FOUGHT FOR TEXAS INDEPENDENCE!

The Friends Of The Flag Foundation Committee Members are dedicated and excited to enhance and protect their Texas Flag Park which gives Honor

scene. “It’s a great community gift,” said Mike. “I think it helps the community pull together.” The McDonald’s were fascinated by the lettering and messages and were engaged in reading the short notes provided by the community. The lettering technique is slightly reminiscent of Georges S e u r a t ’s p o i n t i l l i s t technique, which solely relied on individual points of paint that made the picture famous, yet is filled with mystery as to the subjects displayed. S a u c e d o ’s l e t t e r s , i f viewers don’t pay close attention, would not know that the mural is filled with points of wisdom throughout. “I think this will keep people engaged for a very long time,” said Maureen McDonald, of Ms. Saucedo’s mural. “If you continue to look at it and rediscover new things.” Maureen has been involved in The Wood-

lands art scene even before the TWAC formed, and participated in the original arts festival. Jenny explained how the public participated in submitting the text for the mural. “At every event in the past year we had a notebook available for patrons to come and share their thoughts,” said CarattiniWright. “Essentially it was a statement of gratitude for O u r C o m m u n i t y, O u r State, and the United States.” When the notebook was filled Marlo Saucedo was consulted for the project, and she had a great vision. “I really enjoyed doing this piece because it yielded such a positive energy,” said Saucedo. “I appreciate working in The Woodlands, because I appreciate the thankfulness and gratefulness that the community offers.” The TWAC thanked Commissioner Wheeler and the Kevin Brady

Community Center for their contributions to the project, and the community center for allowing the permanent installation of the mural. Ms. Saucedo incorporated messages c e l e b r a t i n g f a m i l y, freedom, friendship, nature, creativity, and community throughout the mural's composition. It’s her way of inviting visitors to discover new words and stories each time they experience the artwork. “It was truly a community collaborative e f f o r t , ” s a i d T WA C President Garcia speaking on the thankfulness aspect of the project. “So when we asked the community donors to write notes of gratitude, the artist immediately knew she was going to create a piece that she could weave in everyone's words of appreciation.” One message featured in the mural reads: "Thank you for being a community that sees the value in beauty, expression, and

imagination. It is a privilege to share this space with you." The project was launched with a grant of $1,776 from the Texas Commission on the Arts, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, in recognition of America's 250th anniversary. “It's a wonderful gift to our community,” said Woodlands Township and TWAC Board Member, Dr. Ann Snyder. “And I am thankful that Commissioner Wheeler allowed us to have a new mural here.” The mural continues TWAC's commitment to expanding access to public art while creating meaningful opportunities for community participation. In taking its place at The Kevin Brady Community Center, The Art of Gratitude will serve as a lasting reminder of the generosity, gratitude, and community spirit that brought the project to life. The Woodlands Arts

Library personnel and Genealogy enthusiasts share a candid moment at the 50th birthday of The Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s ‘Genealogy and Preservation Center.’

M AY G O D B L E S S AND PROTECT TEXAS! DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS!! Submitted By: FOFF Ch: of Publicity & Committee Co-Ch Elaine Collings, and RJOA PR Ch. Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching our region through cultural and educational programming that encourages, supports, and promotes the visual, performing, and literary arts. As the producer of the award-winning The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Texas Fine Craft Show, and Young Makers Market, the Arts Council fulfills its mission year-round through student scholarships, microgrants, public art installations, and arts education outreach programs. Established with the mission “Because Art Matters,” the council has invested over $1.7 million into the community over the past 20 years. This impact has only been possible thanks to the incredibly generous support of our community volunteers, donors, and sponsors.

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COLUMNS METCALF MINUTE

Dear Friends, Although the Texas Legislature meets in regular session every other year, our work does not stop when the gavel falls at the conclusion of those regular legislative sessions. We are currently in the legislative interim, one of the most important periods in the legislative process. The interim allows legislators to return home, listen to the people we represent, and begin preparing for the next legislative session. I have been meeting with constituents, local leaders, business owners, industry experts, advocacy organizations, and fellow elected officials to identify challenges and begin developing solutions long before we begin our next legislative session and when bills are filed.

Committee work also continues throughout the interim. Legislative committees hold hearings to study issues assigned by House and Senate leadership, hear expert testim o n y, e v a l u a t e t h e effectiveness of laws passed during the previous session, and determine where additional legislative action may be needed. Much of the agenda for the 90th Legislature is being shaped through this process right now. As a member of the House Committee on State Affairs, we have remained extremely busy through this interim period. We are directly involved in examining some of the most consequential issues facing Texas, such as ensuring the reliability, affordability, and resiliency of our electric grid. Texas is growing at an unprecedented pace. Our state remains the nation's leader in economic development, but that continued success requires a modern electric system capable of supporting new residents, businesses, and industries. Since the years following World War II, Texas has relied heavily on 345-kilovolt transmission lines. We are now preparing to take a major step

forward with the development of our state's first 765-kilovolt transmission lines. The best way to understand this transition is to compare it to the evolution of our highway system. As communities grow, crowded farm-tomarket roads can no longer handle the volume of traffic. Modern highways are needed to move more people over greater distances safely and efficiently. In much the same way, 765 kV transmission lines will allow substantially more electricity to travel longer distances with greater efficiency while helping reduce congestion on the grid. This infrastructure will be significant. The towers may stand approximately 180 feet tall, be spaced roughly 1,200 feet apart, and require rights of way of approximately 200 feet. That means construction must be approached thoughtfully, with careful consideration given to property owners, communities, reliability needs, and the long-term interests of our state. There's much more to discuss on this topic, and I anticipate these issues will be front and center during the upcoming legislative session. I

Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz

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All is right in the world. So what needs to happen to make this a reality? · August: Reach out to an agent and connect with a lender · September: Make your wants vs. needs list. Then, you and your agent can start touring homes that meet your criteria · October: With the help of your agent, write strong offers, and go under contract · November: Move into home sweet home and break out the s'mores Curious how to make the transition from your

look forward to continuing the conversation and keeping you all updated as we work to ensure Texas remains at the forefront of energy innovation and reliability. I am proud to serve on the State Affairs Committee, which has already met multiple times to examine t h e s e i s s u e s . We a r e working now to develop recommendations for the 90th Legislature to

consider when we return to Austin next January. There is much more work ahead. Grid modernization, energy a f f o r d a b i l i t y, w a t e r a v a i l a b i l i t y, p r i v a t e property rights, and more will all be front and center during the next legislative session. I look forward to continuing these conversations and keeping you informed as we work to ensure Texas remains the

current place? I've got the playbook for a seamless move, complete with the latest listings, neighborhood profiles, local intel, and service professionals to help you move. Send me a message if making a move by fall is on your mind. -Megan Stultz Call or Text 936-5372587 Megan@SouthernLuxury.com www.southernluxury.com

nation's leader in energy, innovation, and economic opportunity. As always, it is an honor to serve as your state representative. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can ever be of assistance. May God bless you, your family, and the great state of Texas. Wi l l M e t c a l f State Representative, House District 16

PET & PASTURE TALK Basic first aid for pets: What to know as a pet owner When a pet is injured or suddenly becomes ill, the first few minutes can make a difference. While basic first aid is not a replacement for veterinary care, it can help prevent further harm until a veterinarian can provide treatment. Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, shares what every owner should know about basic first aid for pets and preparing for an emergency. When should a pet owner use first aid? First aid at home should be used when a pet experiences a nonemergent (non-lifethreatening) accident, injury, illness or intoxication. Understanding the difference between when an injury is non-emergent, urgent or an emergency can benefit you, your pet and veterinarian. Rutter suggests owners seek immediate veterinary attention for: Any laceration or significant wound Bite wounds Stings that cause pain and significant swelling Ingestion of unknown substance or foreign bodies Suspected or witnessed intoxication Suspected or witnessed envenomation Sudden weakness, collapse or lameness Body temperature over 104°F Persistent vomiting or diarrhea “Recognizing the signs of an urgent situation and seeking veterinary care can make all the difference in a pet’s outcome,” Rutter said.

Building a pet first aid kit For injuries that can be treated at home, preparing a simple, well-organized pet first aid kit is one of the easiest ways owners can be proactive. Rutter recommends keeping these essential items on hand: Thermometer (designated for use on the pet) E-collar (of appropriate size to prevent licking/chewing) Soft muzzle Non-adherent wound dressing Rolled gauze Cohesive bandage Bandage scissors Sterile gauze pads Hemostats, a surgical tool (clamp) used to help stop bleeding Sterile water, saline or a commercial wound rinse is the safest way to flush wounds, and any of these would be important additions to any pet first aid kit. “You never want to flush or treat wounds with alcohol or peroxide, which can not only hurt but also inhibit healing,” Rutter said. First aid kits can also help owners respond quickly and safely when e m e rg e n c i e s h a p p e n , providing temporary care to help stabilize a pet and prevent further harm until they can reach a veterinarian. What to do if your pet has a wound When an animal is wounded, owners may need to assess the open cut to determine whether it is minor or should be seen by a veterinarian. Any questions should prompt a visit to your veterinarian, according to Rutter.

Before assessing a wound, owners should remember that any injured pet may bite and, therefore, should always use caution when approaching an injured animal. Pets should be properly restrained with an E-collar or muzzle, when possible, to protect both the animal and the person providing first aid. “Because animals may be fearful, defensive or aggressive after a serious injury, it is always best to prioritize your safety and then their comfort,” Rutter said. “An E-collar, blanket, leash or muzzle can help keep both you and your pet safe while you prepare to seek veterinary care. Preventing bites and protecting human safety should always come first.” These kinds of restraints can also prevent wound licking, which is a common instinct pets use to comfort and clean themselves. Excessive licking can cause additional trauma, delay healing and introduce bacteria into the wound. After the pet is restrained, owners should examine the wound. If the fur around the wound is long, it may be carefully trimmed with bandage scissors, taking care to avoid the skin. To prevent nicking any skin, trim slowly and carefully — only using bandage scissors, Rutter said. Next, the wound should be rinsed with sterile water, saline or commercial wound rinse before being covered with non-adherent dressing, soft gauze and cohesive wrap. Owners should then seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Wounds such as animal

bites, lacerations or fractures should be treated immediately by a veterinarian. Before administering any medication, talk to a veterinarian or schedule an appointment if the wound appears less severe. “Some medications that you may have at home can interfere with what your veterinarian needs to prescribe, so please don’t administer medications without a veterinarian’s direct supervision,” Rutter said. What to do if your pet is poisoned Another common emergency pet owners may encounter is suspected poisoning when a pet eats something toxic; in these cases, owners should take a photo of any remaining material and contact ASPCA Poison Control at 888-.426-.4435 or go directly to a veterinarian. In these moments, quick action paired with clear information is critical. “Take a photo or get samples of any ingested plants or mushrooms,” Rutter said. “I don’t recommend inducing vomiting at home. Your veterinarian has a lot safer

ways to induce vomiting (if indicated) than what is available at home.” Any substance ingested should be documented: accurate information such as how many pills were in the bottle, how many are missing or if a substance was accidentally dropped allows the veterinary team to determine the safest and most effective treatment. “We see accidental recreational medication ingestion all the time. We won’t report you. We just treat your pet," Rutter said. Additionally, if an animal is bitten or stung by a snake or insect, taking a photo of the reptile or bug can also help veterinarians determine care for the pet. You don’t need to bring the offending creature that stung or bit your pet into the ER. A photo will do just fine. “When in doubt, call Poison Control, take photos and be honest,” Rutter said. “Preparation and awareness can help your veterinarian respond more effectively.” Handling an injured pet Safely transporting an injured pet means keeping them in a secure, controlled

space where they cannot fall or sustain additional injuries. It’s also important to consider any other animals in the household. Rutter says it is best to leave other pets at home while going to the veterinarian’s office to reduce stress and avoid potential complications. By combining safe handling, calm transport and the right protective tools, you can stabilize your pet while you seek professional help. U l t i m a t e l y, R u t t e r reminds pet parents that the best first aid is preparation. Keeping essential supplies on hand and talking with your veterinarian about emergency care before a crisis occurs can help ensure you are ready to act quickly when your pet needs you most. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pe t-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

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OPINION / EDITORIAL Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings It’s no secret that the world's population is declining, and the reality that everything that goes up must come down, there is no mistaking it is gonna happen. And as I wrote last week, about planetary mishaps, man has its part to play as well. And we are

playing our part in growing the population, about a billion new humans every 10 years or so. In modern times medicine has been so successful in allowing life to continue as compared to just a hundred years when the population was four times less than the 8.3 billion humans that roam the planet

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.

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The Decreasing Populations Around The World today. From around the time of Jesus, when humanities population was 100-150 million to about the 1920s, when we reached 2 billion, it took almost two millennia. It really is a remarkable achievement, thanks to the earth not making sizable inroads into planetary destruction via earthquakes and volcanic cataclysms, and man’s ability not to set off nuclear war. It is really amazing that we can feed ourselves, and I understand that noncivilized countries have their problems, but they still find ways to replicate themselves. For developed countries, the population replacement rate is generally 2.1 births per woman, and the overall population rate did reach that level around the time of women’s liberation, and has been slowly shrinking each year. And women are not entirely to the blame. There’s enough to go around. Abortion takes its toll. Hunger, disease, war, evil dictators, and there are plenty of other factors. I have a theory that perhaps we are not having enough Sadie Hawkins dances, where the girls ask the boys to dance, and the dating scene is not in a good state from the videos I see, where women expect things from men, and those same men as calling BS, while at the same time good breeding years are being wasted. The ease of divorce which has been trending down, because women are finding independence from men more harrowing without the other breadwinner is not in the equation. I’m always rattling on about kids not learning cursive and being able to express themselves on the page, but perhaps some of these family law courts should require some letter writing between husbands and wives who are at war

Shanghai and other large cities in China are no longer teaming with citizens on the streets Photo by Gerd Eichmann opposed to Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book, ‘The Population Bomb,’ that predicted mass starvation and famines in the 1970s and 80s, and he was right in the poorly developed countries. My first memories of empty shelves, besides from hurricane scares, were from Communist East Berlin, then the pandemic some 32 years later. But it was that December 1992 Time magazine cover with that starving Somalia child that dragged us to war in Mogadishu. We tried to help, and with PreTrumpian, timid leadership White House leadership, by tying soldiers hands behind their back, we lost 18 Americans with over 70 injured. If a country's leaders or warlords want, or don’t care that their populations are starving, that is their business. Interestingly enough, I read somewhere that Africa, below the Sahara desert, is currently bucking the trend with population growth, whether starving or not. But given the resources that Africa maintains, Ehrlich’s prediction as applied to the continent can be devastating

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with each other. Communication is a must between couples, whether married or in a relationship, and it may appear with not enough effort in being put forth to cement bonds that are unbreakable. When I was in the corporate world, one of the guys in the office would say, “I’ve been married for 15 years, but only happily married for 4.” Of course he was kidding, but for a good number of couples it's probably true. I feel for the psyche of kids who are affected with parental marital issues, and it can likely propagate the same behaviors in the kids when they get ready for marriage. I’m sure demographers are seeing the same trends that are plain as day in sight, and they may see it as a depopulation bomb, as

once that threshold is crossed. Thankfully, the West’s aid in reference to medicine, food stuffs, and ideas in trapping water for year-long use, instead of waiting for the monsoon season, Africa has been blessed with population growth. Disease has been terrible for mankind over the millennia, with the Black Death that affected the known continents in the mid-1300s, with Europe’s population dropping by upwards of 60%, and thus the world’s number by 10 million or more. Africa is always game for some mystery disease or localized plaque that may or may not be man-made, and of course with the pandemic, danger can come from anywhere. The BD was one of those periods where deaths

outpaced births, and thankfully life always finds a way. And even today, births outpace deaths by less than 1%, so parents need to get their adult kids who are not gaming, give them a little kick in the pants to get busy. Bringing new life into this world is a wonderful thing, and seeing them grow up is a gift. I wish we were free from war and natural disasters, and all the other factors that cause unneeded death, but it’s just part of life that we have to deal with. A good number of us rarely experience family or friends death outside of natural occurrences or cancer; such as car accidents, murder, work accidents, etc. And when it comes, it’s a real shock to the system. For a certain segment of the population the exact opposite may be true. And in a way that can apply to western developed countries versus undeveloped states. I’m sure in South Sudan, a country of less than 8 million, subject to many years of civil war and famine, families experience regular occurrences when someone in the family or friends pass away. And they are still not out of the woods. There is always talk of sustainable growth in this or that, but when it comes to humanity, we homosapiens need that same growth, and at some point, if those of childbearing ages don’t take any action, the Brits who kid us Americans of that creek we were always up without a paddle; well we might be in that deep stuff that doesn’t smell good. In the U.S.A., our population is destined to shrink seeing as the Baby Boomers are in the midst of their retirement years and in time will pass away. And in looking at it with the Black Death losses, the survivors that lived into the 1400s, they had a lot of resources to restart the population growth. So all is not lost, it just needs to be looked upon as an adjustment period, just like any other phase Our Country has had to endure. On other continents their issues are even greater than ours, for instance in Asia; specifically in China, Japan, and South Korea, their populations are shrinking. China took a hard hit during the pandemic, with some estimates downgrading the population well below 1 billion, and with the amount of empty megacities that they have, and with other logistically indicators on lower orders of things that support a populations’ monthly necessities for living, then there might be some truth to the case. Some estimates put east Asia childbearing rates as reduced by half. So China would be a good indicator as to how the rest of the world reacts when their fall below replacement fertility rates. Europe too is

not faring well in the baby department at least not amongst the native European population. In all countries, except Poland, Mohammed is the most common name for newborns. Their subreplacement rates have been going on for several generations, and their immigration problem with Muslims is coming to a head to see who will retain control of the continent in the future. One birth per woman in a lifetime is falling below that of most of China, South Korea and even Taiwan. Of course China had a onechild policy for a long time, from the late 1970s to like 2015 or so when an additional child was permitted, but even in China, with a fee, additional children are allowed. Even the Indians are having problems with lower births reported in their megacities, when just two generations ago, women were having 4-5 births in a lifetime, and some estimates have it at one birth per woman. Of course their population is over 1.35 to 1.40 billion, and it may not be prevalent now, but it will show in time. Russia has had well over 15 million more deaths than births since the Soviet Union fell. And under Stalin even before World War II, death or the threat of death was a way of life. The Germans devastated the population with their invasion. France is recording fewer births since the time of Napoleon’s early years in office, and you can imagine the small talk at demographers conferences. The Latin Lovers of Central and South America, the Caribbean, are not doing their jobs. The Middle East, Iran, Turkey, all are falling below expectations. I imagine in time, there will be further government incentives to help encourage increases in childbirth. Lord knows the government’s devastating role in providing abortions with the greatest ease is now haunting us. And some projections put the U.S. as noting more deaths than births in as little as 10-15 years. My family has been blessed with many of the next generations. And I pray you and your families are equally blessed. I hate to see women who put off relationships and motherhood, wind up alone on their deathbeds. And granted men can be pains too and have to be dragged kicking and screaming into relationships, but it has to happen. And if you have any influence you can provide to make that happen. By all means, help them along even if you have to use flash cards.

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An Afternoon of Ragtime 2026: The Conroe Symphony Salon Series by Ruben Borjas, Jr As the Dog Days of August began its third week in Conroe, the call for Ragtime enthusiasts and admirers to gather had been heralded throughout Texas, and this past Saturday many Ragtimers heeded the summonance of Conroe Symphony Orchestra President Bill Thompson, to share their magical renditions of 128 years ago, along with some modern interpretations of the ragged-time inspiration. The CSO rehearsal center on North Frazier in Conroe, was the perfect setting for the informal assembly, as flutes and the piano were on-hand to recreate the music that was popular from the late 1890s to about 1920, when Jazz started to take over the music scene. This was the 7th gathering of ragtimers, with a number of players hailing from the San Antonio Ragtime Society. The performers for this year’s Ragtime Salon were Flute Rhapsody, and pianists Brooks Christensen, Steuart Dewar, Belinda Huber, Monty Suffern, William Partridge, Bill Thompson, Alecia Russell, and Abby Jo Jackson. Of course the ‘King of Ragtime’ will always be Scott Joplin, and many of his pieces are played each year amongst the ragtimers, but it is nice to see more female composers whose music is coming to the forefront.

Lto R: Will Partridge, Brooks Christensen, Monty Suffern, Bill Thompson, Steurat Dewar, and Belinda Huber The ensemble ‘Flute Rhapsody,’ consisting of flutists, principal Stephanie Harris, Kim Bellini, Sara Chung Ryherd, Karen Paganis, Carolyn Evans, Faith Knott; Alto Flute John Algood; and Cello Mikayla Allgood were in excellent form. They played ‘Alexander's Ragtime Band,’ composed by Irving Berlin in 1911, and there is some debate as to whether it is a march or a rag, since it contains a small amount of syncopation. Either way, ARB makes for some great entertainment. The flute ensemble also played Ann C a m e r o n P e a r c e ’s ‘Quicksilver Rag,’ written in 2004 by the North Carolina flute instructor; and it is a piece specifically written for flutes. Quicksilver is a lively work that maintains a swift tempo and keen dotted rhythms that present a playful and upbeat feel. The duo of CSO President Bill Thompson

and Conroe piano teacher Alecia Russell, played Mae Auferheide’s ‘Blue Ribbon Rag.’ from 1910, and is a light, lively and energetic rag, which has several seconds where it feels the volume is cut, but comes right back. Auferheide only composed for a few short years with only a few credits to her name, before she married. Thompson also had a duo with Houstonian Will Partridge, playing Ted Snyder ’s ‘ Wi l d C h e r r i e s R a g . ’ Written in ‘Tempo di marcia,’ or in marching time, it at times mimics the regular pace of a military march, or about 120 beats per minute; and you'd be very comfortable watching Keystone Cops scenes to it. For the third year running, the youngest participant to the salon was Abby Jo Jackson, from Conroe, and now 13, her play continues to improve. Abby Jo played Scott Joplin’s 1902 piece, ‘The Entertainer,’ the famous

ragtime two-step, and Joplin’s timeless magnum opus of the era of ragtime. The rag is praised for its illuminating melodic charm and catchy syncopated rhythms that eventually paved the way for the Jazz age. Abby Jo’s mother Mandy Jo teaches the young pianist, and ragtime is one of the genres that A.J. admirers. Will Partridge is a young ragtime player from Harris County, and this is his inaugural year with The Conroe Symphony Salon Series ragtime edition. Both Will and Abby Jo are the future of ragtime, and it's good to see young blood coming into the game. Wi l l p l a y e d I m o g e n e Giles’ 1907 ‘Red Peppers,’ which also has gone by the Red Pepper Two-Step in the past. It’s a lively, upbeat rag, and sadly was her only known piece, published by her husband’s firm. One of the San Antonio Ragtime Society

c o n t i n g e n t , B r o o k s genre from the modern Christensen, along with feminine hand. Ragtime duo Steuart Monty Suffern, Steuart Dewar and Belinda Huber, D e w a r a n d h i s w i f e has been playing ragtime Belinda Huber, haven’t since ‘The Sting’ was been in the game as long as shown in movie houses in Monty or Brooks, but you 1973 when he was 12. He wouldn’t know it when p e r f o r m e d A d a l i n e they took to the piano. Shepherd’s ‘Pickles & They also honored Mae Peppers,’ a 1906 song that Auferheide, by playing her had the audience rocking ’The Thriller’ rag from back and forth. At the time 1909, and is in no way P&P was a popular ragtime associated with Michael s o n g , s e l l i n g s e v e r a l Jackson and his 1980s million copies of the song, ‘Thriller.’ Towards the end and was used as part of the there are a few segments of campaign stops of William general excitement that Jennings Bryan’s 1908 perhaps caused a ‘thrill’ presidential campaign. when it came to naming the Sadly, it was one of the few rage. Thompson praised the ragtime pieces she published before she Montgomery County Commissioners for the married. “Your smiles are the C o n r o e S y m p h o n y reason why we play,” said Orchestra’s use of the Brooks, who plays for the building over the years, as l o v e o f t h e m u s i c h e well for its continued use learned since his teen into the future. The CSO is very appreciative of the use years. Aussie-Texan Monty of the county facility, Suffern has also been which also houses the playing for decades, and M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y still enjoys entertaining Housing Authority, and the audiences. He played a M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y modern rendition, 2013, of Genealogical and Historithe ‘Lamb Chop Rag,’ cal Society. The Conroe Symcomposed by Larisa Migachyov, who wrote the phony’s Salon Series, piece in the style of Joseph located at 1500 N Frazier Lamb; one of the big-three St, in Conroe, is a full, and ragtime composers. LCR free afternoon of wonderwas rich in harmony, and ful music. You can come the differing themes are and go at your leisure, and enjoyable to hear along it’s a great way to be one with some variation. It is with the music. The website for the refreshing to see moderni s : day ragtime composers C S O take on the task from a long c o n r o e s y m p h o n y. o r g gone era, and thanks to Please consider donating to composers like Larisa, we this wonderful organizaget to hear more of the tion.

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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.

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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 Published Dates: August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2026 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-01-01182 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P.O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

Attorney Requesting Service Madison Rhodes 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:

Lidia Marcelina Castro Mejia De Coc

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 22nd day of January, 2026, in this case, numbered 26-01-01182 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Property Owners Association of Crockett Trace Estates are Plaintiffs and Lidia Marcelina Castro Mejia De Coc 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 Property Owners Association Of Crockett Estates, by and through its attorney of records, Madison Rhodes, of Porter Law Firm, 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77057, against Defendant Lidia Marcelina Castro Mejia De Coc and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 1202 Ashland Drive #9, Conroe, Texas 77385 and legally described to wit:

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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 CASE NO.: 2025-14559 LICENSE NO.: RN760682 The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Caitlin Harden, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9870. If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by September 16, 2026, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. Published Date(s): August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Tavola Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and

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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: 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.

BEING LOT 2, BLOCK 3, SECTION 9 OF CROCKETT TRACE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET 00Z, SHEETS 6624-6625, INCLUSIVE OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "SUBDIVISION"). as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

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

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.

Notice to Creditors

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 14th 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 Published Date(s): August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2026

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Marlene Jordan, Deceased, were issued on August 18, 2026, in Cause No. 26-50348-P, pending in Probate Court No. 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Lawrence Leroy Jordan. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law. c/o Carla Willis Attorney at Law 23 Moonseed Place The Woodlands, Texas 77381 By: /s/ Carla Willis SBN 24031576 Carla Willis, Attorney at Law Published Date(s): August 26, 2026

Notice of Public Sale

First Notification

Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, TJO 10 X 10 Management, Ltd Managing properties listed below will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. The sale will begin on or about the time indicated at www.storageauctions.com. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required. The seller reserves the right to reject any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property may be sold by space. General description or property being sold includes contents such as household/personal goods/misc. items in spaces of following tenants.

Saddle Creek Auto Storage, 206 Old Coldspring Rd, Cleveland, TX 77327, (281) 689-7705, Email: saddlecreektowing@aol.com Description of Vehicle: Tow Date: 8-13-26, Location Towed From: 2002 Rd 5500, Cleveland, TX 77327, Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, Color: Beige, License Plate: n/a, VIN# 2D4GP44L75R148510 Description of Charges: Police Tow: $225.00, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% First Notification

Sept. 9th, 2026

Zone 3 Impound, 19600 Old Sandpit Rd, New Caney, TX 77357, (281) 689-7705, Email: saddlecreektowing@aol.com

12:00pm Valley Ranch 21910 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr. Porter, TX 77365

Description of Vehicle: Tow Date: 8-24-26, Location Towed From: 19304 Willaby Rd, New Caney, TX 77357, Vehicle: 2009 BMW F800 ST, Color: Black, License Plate: N/A VIN# WB10244069ZR11855

www.storageauctions.com Terry Eschenbacher, Michael Huff, Donna Gaskin, Kristin Mosley, Favian Torres, Fred Portman, Clara Dotson, Clarissa Neilson. Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 26, 2026 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Description of Charges: Police Tow: $250.00, Law Enforcement Admin Fee: $25.00, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% Published date: August 26, 2026 Notices continued on next page

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-03-03970

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.

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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 LOT 55, BLOCK 1 OF PARK AT OAKHURST, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial RECORDED IN CABINET W, SHEET 182 OF THE MAP OR RECORDS OF disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (THE "PROPERTY") A.K.A. 25621 TIVERTON made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at FOREST COURT, PORTER, TEXAS 77365. TexasLawHelp.org. 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

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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.

Kendra Lemelle Blake

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.

$5,971.45 $4,424.50 ($2,624.50 and $1,800.00 Additional) Attorney Fees The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to Post-judgment interest at the rate of seven and seventy five hundredths percent requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. (7.75%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, 4. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) this on this the 13th day of August, 2026. 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk The above property is levied on as the property of JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. Montgomery County, Texas SIMMONS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery By:/s/ Brooke Lookabaugh County, Texas rendered on the 13TH day of FEBRUARY A.D. 2025 in favor of THE GRAND Brooke Lookabaugh, Deputy CENTRAL PARK RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. and against the said JAMES E. Pubioshed Date(s): August 19, 26, and September 2, 9, 2026 SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. SIMMONS. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-01-01113

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: 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:

Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305

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:

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

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.

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as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

Contact Montgomery County News to Publish Legal Notices 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. notice@mclegalnotice.com (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) 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.

Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Delcy Parker Delcy Parker, Deputy Published Date(s): August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2026

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APPLICATION OF ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE FOREST TO WAR EAGLE TO PORTER 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS DOCKET NO. 60130 Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) provides notice that it has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”) to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CCN”) to add new electric transmission infrastructure in Montgomery County. ETI is planning to construct a new single-circuit 138 kilovolt (“kV”) transmission line (“the Project”). The Project will be approximately 8.9 to 11.0 miles in length (depending on the route ultimately approved by the PUCT). The new transmission line will connect the existing Forest Substation to the planned War Eagle Switching Station to the existing Porter Substation. The existing Forest Substation is located approximately 0.5 mile east of the intersection of Interstate (“IH”) 45 and Texas State Highway (“SH”) 242. The proposed War Eagle Switching Station will be located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242. The existing Porter Substation is located approximately 2.0 miles southeast of the intersection of SH 242 and Farm-toMarket 1314. The primary purpose of the Project is to maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) reliability standards as determined by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (“MISO”). MISO, a regional transmission organization of which ETI is a member, identified the Forest to War Eagle to Porter 138 kV Transmission Line Project as a Baseline Reliability Project (“BRP”) which is required to comply with federal reliability standards for transmission planning. By creating a new high-capacity transmission source into the Southeast Texas region, the Project will also increase operational flexibility, enhance reliability and meet the latest resiliency and wind standards. Finally, the Project will enhance reliability in Southeast Texas by increasing local load serving capability and operational flexibility. The application was filed at the PUCT on August 24, 2026, in Docket No. 60130. In its CCN application for this Project, ETI presented 68 potential route segments and 21 alternative route combinations of the 68 segments for consideration by the PUCT. The PUCT will choose the route of the proposed transmission line. The estimated cost of the proposed transmission line and associated facilities ranges from approximately $88.84 million to $99.38 million depending on the route selected by the PUCT. Please note that, once route segments are included in the notice of ETI's application filed at the PUCT, those segments may be regrouped to form additional routes without further notice and those additional routes are eligible for selection by the PUCT. The proposed 138 kV transmission line would utilize steel structures within a right-of-way that would be up to 120 feet wide. This right-of-way consists of approximately 60 feet on either side of the centerline of the proposed transmission facilities. Persons with questions about the transmission line you may contact the War Eagle Project Team at (281) 297-6685 or via email at wareagle-porter@entergy.com. A detailed routing map may be reviewed at: ETI Offices located at 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77701; An appointment must be made by calling (409) 347-5125 All routes and route segments included in this notice are available for selection and approval by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Persons who are affected by the proposed transmission line and wish to intervene in the docket or comment on the applicant's application should mail the original and 10 copies of their requests to intervene or their comments to: Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records Attn: Filing Clerk 1701 N. Congress Avenue P. O. Box 13326 Austin, Texas 78711-3326 Persons who wish to intervene in the docket must also mail a copy of their request for intervention to all parties in the docket and all persons that have pending motions to intervene, at or before the time the request for intervention is mailed to the PUCT. The only way to fully participate in the PUCT's decision on where to locate the transmission line is to intervene in the docket. It is important for an affected person to intervene because the utility is not obligated to keep affected persons informed of the PUCT's proceedings and cannot predict which route may or may not be approved by the PUCT. The deadline for intervention in the docket is September 23, 2026, and the PUCT should receive a letter from anyone requesting intervention by that date. The PUCT has a brochure titled “Landowners and Transmission Line Cases at the PUC.” Copies of the brochure are available from The War Eagle Project Team at (281) 297-6685 or via email at wareagleporter@entergy.com or may be downloaded from the PUCT's website at www.puc.state.tx.us. To obtain additional information about this docket, you may contact the PUCT's Customer Assistance Hotline at (888) 782-8477. Hearing-and speech-impaired individuals may contact the PUCT through Relay Texas toll free at (800) 735-2989. In addition to the intervention deadline, other important deadlines may already exist that affect your participation in this docket. You should review the orders and other filings already made in the docket.

Entergy Texas, Inc. Proposed Forest to War Eagle to Porter 138-kV Transmission Line Project Montgomery County, Texas Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI”) has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (“PUCT”) to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CCN”) to construct a new 138 kilovolt (“kV”) transmission line Project. In its CCN application for this project, ETI has presented 68 potential route segments, routing between the existing Forest Substation and the proposed War Eagle Switching Station and the existing Porter Substation for the PUCT to use in selecting a transmission line route for this project. ETI has presented 21 alternative route combinations of the segments and extensions for consideration by the PUCT. The following table lists the segment combinations that make up the ETI's 21 alternative routes. All routes and route segments are available for selection and approval by the PUCT. Only one multi-segment transmission line route will ultimately be constructed.

SEGMENT B2: 0.47 mile Segment B2 begins at its intersection with Segments BQ and B1. The segment heads north for approximately 0.03 mile, then turns east for approximately 0.44 mile, paralleling the south side of Simmons Drive (Dr), before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments F and E1. SEGMENT C: 0.43 mile Segment C begins at its intersection with Segments A and B1. The segment heads east for approximately 0.15 mile, then angles southeast for approximately 0.06 mile. The segment then turns east for approximately 0.22 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments F and G. SEGMENT D: 0.41 mile Segment D begins at its intersection with the proposed War Eagle Switching Station, located approximately 2.50 miles southeast of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242. The segment heads east for approximately 0.41 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Road (Rd), before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments G and I. SEGMENT E1: 0.15 mile Segment E1 begins at its intersection with Segments B2 and F. The segment heads northeast for approximately 0.10 mile, then turns east for approximately 0.05 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BL and E2. SEGMENT E2: 0.07 mile Segment E1 begins at its intersection with Segments E1 and BL. The segment heads east for approximately 0.07 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments J, L1, and M. SEGMENT F: 0.12 mile Segment F begins at its intersection with Segments C, G, and H. The segment heads north for approximately 0.12 mile, crossing White Oak Creek, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments B2 and E1. SEGMENT G: 0.16 mile

The following narrative along with the enclosed maps provides a general description of the segments that form the 21 primary alternative routes in relation to area landmarks and readily identifiable points of reference, such as administrative boundaries, streets, roads, highways, railroad tracks, etc. Segments may be utilized in forward progressing routes as currently described, or in the opposite direction. All distances listed below are approximate and rounded to the nearest hundredths of a mile. The distances of individual segments below may not sum to the total length of route presented due to rounding. SEGMENT A: 0.05 mile Segment A begins at its intersection with the proposed War Eagle Switching Station site boundary, located approximately 2.50 miles southeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway (IH) 45 and Texas State Highway (SH) 242. The segment heads northwest for approximately 0.05 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments B1 and C. SEGMENT B1: 0.08 mile Segment B1 begins at its intersection with Segment A and C. The segment heads northwest for approximately 0.08 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BQ and B2.

Segment G begins at its intersection with Segments D and I. The segment heads north for approximately 0.16 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments C, F, and H. SEGMENT H: 0.13 mile Segment H begins at its intersection with Segments C, F, and G. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.13 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments J, K, and N. SEGMENT I: 0.13 mile Segment I begins at its intersection with Segments D and G. The segment heads east for approximately 0.13 mile, paralleling the northside of Sleepy Hollow Rd, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments K and O. SEGMENT J: 0.23 mile Segment J begins at its intersection with Segments H, K, and N. The segment heads north for approximately 0.07 mile. The segment then angles northeast for approximately 0.16 mile, crossing White Oak Creek, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments E2, L1, and M.

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SEGMENT K: 0.15 mile Segment K begins at its intersection with Segments I and O. The segment heads north for approximately 0.15 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments H, J, and N.

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northeast for approximately 0.09 mile. The segment then angles east for approximately 1.25 miles, crossing Moorhead Rd and a pipeline ROW. The segment then turns north for approximately 0.27 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segments AK and AR. SEGMENT AJ: 0.27 mile

SEGMENT L1: 0.24 mile Segment L1 begins at its intersection with Segments E2, J, and M. The segment heads north for approximately 0.24 mile, crossing Broadway Avenue (Ave), before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments L2, BO, and BP. SEGMENT L2: 0.44 mile Segment L2 begins at its intersection with Segments L1, BO, and BP. The segment heads east for approximately 0.44 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment T.

Segment AJ begins at its intersection with Segments AF and AI. The segment heads northeast for approximately 0.15 mile, then angles northeast for approximately 0.12 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segments AL2 and AK. SEGMENT AK: 1.93 miles Segment AK begins at its intersection with Segments AJ and AL2. The segment heads east-northeast for approximately 0.13 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.62 mile. The segment then angles east-southeast for approximately 0.14 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.21 mile, crossing Moorhead Rd and a pipeline ROW. The segment then angles east-southeast for approximately 0.12 mile. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.71 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segments AI and AR. SEGMENT AL1: 0.35 mile

SEGMENT M: 0.28 mile Segment M begins at its intersection with Segments E2, J, and L1. The segment heads east for approximately 0.28 mile, crossing White Oak Creek, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment BM.

Segment AL1 begins at its intersection with Segments AL2 and BN. The segment heads north for approximately 0.11 mile, paralleling the east side of East River Rd. The segment then angles northwest for approximately 0.24 mile, crossing Calhoun Rd and paralleling the east side of East River Rd, before reaching its intersection with Segments AG and AM.

SEGMENT N: 0.14 mile

SEGMENT AL2: 0.70 mile

Segment N begins at its intersection with Segments H, J, and K. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.10 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.04 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment U.

Segment AL2 begins at its intersection with Segments AJ and AK. The segment heads north for approximately 0.51 mile, paralleling the east side of East River Rd, and crossing Walker Rd and McGregor Rd. The segment then angles northwest for approximately 0.13 mile, paralleling the east side of East River Rd and crossing Lyric Rd. The segment then angles north for approximately 0.06 mile, paralleling the east side of East River Rd, before reaching its intersection with Segments AL1 and BN.

SEGMENT O: 0.05 mile Segment O begins at its intersection with Segments I and K. The segment heads east for approximately 0.05 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment V. SEGMENT S1: 0.06 mile Segment S1 begins at its intersection with Segments BG1 and BG2. The segment heads east for approximately 0.06 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BO and S2. SEGMENT S2: 1.36 miles

SEGMENT AM: 0.38 mile Segment AM begins at its intersection with Segments AG and AL1. The segment heads east for approximately 0.38 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segment AN. SEGMENT AN: 1.42 miles Segment AN begins at its intersection with Segments AM. The segment heads east for approximately 0.33 mile, then angles southeast for approximately 0.10 mile. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.99 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segment AQ.

Segment S2 begins at its intersection with Segments BO and S1. The segment heads east for approximately 0.74 mile, crossing an existing transmission line ROW. The segment then angles SEGMENT AQ: 0.92 mile northeast for approximately 0.62 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AA Segment AQ begins at its intersection with Segment AN. The segment heads southeast for and AC. approximately 0.17 mile, paralleling the southwest side of a pipeline ROW. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.19 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW, an existing transmission line ROW, and a SEGMENT T: 0.09 mile pipeline ROW, and parallels the north side of an existing transmission line ROW. The segment then Segment T begins at its intersection with Segment L2. The segment heads east for approximately 0.09 angles northeast for approximately 0.18 mile, paralleling the northwest side of an existing mile, crossing an existing transmission line ROW, before reaching the segment's intersection with transmission line ROW. The segment then turns southeast for approximately 0.29 mile, crossing Calhoun Rd. The segment then angles southwest for approximately 0.03 mile, paralleling the west Segments W1 and Y. side of an existing transmission line ROW. The segment then angles southwest for approximately 0.05 mile, paralleling the northwest side of an existing transmission line ROW. The segment then SEGMENT U: 0.43 mile turns northwest for approximately 0.01 mile, paralleling the northeast side of an existing transmission Segment U begins at its intersection with Segment N. The segment heads east for approximately 0.43 line ROW, before reaching its intersection with the existing Porter Substation, located approximately mile, crossing an existing transmission line ROW and Post Oak Dr, before reaching the segment's 2.00 miles southeast of the intersection of SH 242 and Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 1314. intersection with Segments W2 and X. SEGMENT AR: 0.89 mile SEGMENT V: 0.52 mile Segment AR begins at its intersection with Segments AI and AK. The segment heads north for Segment V begins at its intersection with Segment O. The segment heads east for approximately 0.52 approximately 0.55 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.14 mile. The segment then angles mile, crossing an existing transmission line ROW and paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd, northeast for approximately 0.18 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW. The segment then turns northwest for approximately 0.02 mile, before reaching its intersection with the existing Porter Substation, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments X and Z. located approximately 2.00 miles southeast of the intersection of SH 242 and FM 1314. SEGMENT W1: 0.24 mile SEGMENT AS: 0.29 mile Segment W1 begins at its intersection with Segments BM and W2. The segment heads north for approximately 0.24 mile, crossing White Oak Creek, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment AS begins at the intersection with the existing Forest Substation, located approximately 0.5 miles east of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242. The segment heads northwest for approximately Segments T and Y. 0.06 mile. The segment then turns east-northeast for approximately 0.13 mile. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.10 mile parallelling the south side of SH 242 access road, before SEGMENT W2: 0.24 mile reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AT and AW. Segment W2 begins at its intersection with Segments U and X. The segment heads north-northwest for approximately 0.24 mile, crossing Post Oak Dr, before reaching the segment's intersection with SEGMENT AT: 0.27 mile Segments W1 and BM. Segment AT begins at its intersection with the existing Forest Substation, located approximately 0.5 miles east of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242. The segment heads east for approximately 0.14 SEGMENT X: 0.15 mile mile, then turns northwest for approximately 0.13 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection Segment X begins at its intersection with Segments V and Z. The segment heads north for with Segments AS and AW. approximately 0.15 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments U and W2. SEGMENT AU: 0.56 mile SEGMENT Y: 0.89 mile Segment AU begins at the intersection with the existing Forest Substation, located approximately 0.5 Segment Y begins at its intersection with Segments T and W1. The segment heads east for miles east of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242, and Segment AV. The segment heads westapproximately 0.80 mile, then turns north for approximately 0.09 mile, before reaching the segment's southwest for approximately 0.03 mile, crossing a railroad. The segment then turns southeast for approximately 0.12 mile, crossing David Memorial Dr, and paralleling the west side of a railroad. The intersection with Segments AA and AB. segment then angles southwest for approximately 0.16 mile. The segment then angles southeast for approximately 0.25 mile, paralleling the west side of a railroad, before reaching the segment's SEGMENT Z: 1.78 miles intersection with Segment BA. Segment Z begins at its intersection with Segments V and X. The segment heads east for approximately 0.24 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd, crossing Sleepy Hollow Rd, SEGMENT AV: 0.52 mile and then paralleling the south side of Sleepy Hollow Rd. The segment then turns northeast for approximately 0.03 mile, crossing Sleepy Hollow Rd to the north side. The segment then turns east for Segment AV begins at the intersection with Segment AU and the existing Forest Substation, located approximately 0.24 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd and crossing Pin Oak Rd. approximately 0.50 mile east of the intersection of IH 45 and the SH 242. The segment heads The segment then turns southeast for approximately 0.07 mile, crossing Sleepy Hollow Rd to the southeast for approximately 0.52 mile, utilizing an existing transmission line ROW and paralleling south side. The segment then turns east for approximately 0.66 mile, paralleling the south side of the east side of a railroad, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AY and BB. Sleepy Hollow Rd and crossing White Oak Creek and Running Deer Street. The segment then turns northeast for approximately 0.09 mile, crossing Sleepy Hollow Rd to the north side. The segment then SEGMENT AW: 1.05 miles turns east for approximately 0.45 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd and crossing Segment AW begins at its intersection with Segments AS and AT. The segment heads east for Trails End Rd, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AD and AF. approximately 0.27 mile, paralleling the south side of SH 242. The segment turns south for approximately 0.10 mile. The segment then angles southwest for approximately 0.04 mile, SEGMENT AA: 0.31 mile paralleling the northwest side of a pipeline ROW. The segment then angles south for approximately Segment AA begins at its intersection with Segments Y and AB. The segment heads north for 0.64 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW and Preserve Way, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AY and AZ1. approximately 0.31 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment S2 and AC. SEGMENT AB: 1.00 mile

SEGMENT AY: 0.39 mile

Segment AB begins at its intersection with Segments Y and AA. The segment heads east for approximately 1.00 mile, crossing Trails End Rd, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AD and AE.

Segment AY begins at its intersection with Segments AV and BB. The segment heads east for approximately 0.23 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW. The segment then angles southeast for approximately 0.16 mile, crossing Harper's Way, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AW and AZ1.

SEGMENT AC: 1.00 mile SEGMENT AZ1: 0.45 mile Segment AC begins at its intersection with Segments S2 and AA. The segment heads east for approximately 0.36 mile, crossing Trails End Rd. The segment then angles northeast for approximately 0.09 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.55 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AE and AG.

Segment AZ1 begins at its intersection with Segments AW and AY. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.45 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BD and AZ2.

SEGMENT AD: 0.71 mile

SEGMENT AZ2: 0.28 mile

Segment AD begins at its intersection with Segments Z and AF. The segment heads north-northeast on the west side of Hayes Ranch Rd for approximately 0.09 mile, crossing Hayes Ranch Rd to the east side. The segment then angles north for approximately 0.62 mile, paralleling the east side of Hayes Ranch Rd for a portion then crosses Hayes Ranch Rd, before reaching its intersection with Segments AB, AE, and BN.

Segment AZ2 begins at its intersection with Segments AZ1 and BD. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.28 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment BG1.

SEGMENT AE: 0.33 mile Segment AE begins at its intersection with Segments AB, AD, and BN. The segment heads north for approximately 0.33 mile, before reaching its intersection with Segments AC and AG.

SEGMENT BA: 0.54 mile Segment BA begins at its intersection with Segment AU. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.25 mile, paralleling the west side of a railroad and the west side of David Memorial Dr. The segment then angles east-southeast for approximately 0.09 mile, crossing David Memorial Dr, paralleling the west side of a railroad and crossing a pipeline ROW. Then segment then angles southeast for approximately 0.20 mile, paralleling the west side of a railroad, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segment BE.

SEGMENT AF: 0.72 mile SEGMENT BB: 0.59 mile Segment AF begins at its intersection with Segments Z and AD. The segment heads east for approximately 0.40 mile, paralleling the north side of Sleepy Hollow Rd crossing Hayes Ranch Rd. The segment then turns southeast for approximately 0.32 mile, crossing the West Fork San Jacinto River, before reaching its intersection with Segments AI and AJ.

Segment BB begins at its intersection with Segments AV and AY. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.59 mile, utilizing an existing transmission line ROW, paralleling the east side of a railroad, and crossing a pipeline ROW, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BD and BF.

SEGMENT AG: 0.59 mile SEGMENT BD: 0.80 mile Segment AG begins at its intersection with Segments AC and AE. The segment heads east for approximately 0.59 mile, crossing West Fork San Jacinto River and East River Rd, before reaching its intersection with Segments AL1 and AM. SEGMENT AI: 2.34 miles Segment AI begins at its intersection with Segments AF and AJ. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.12 mile. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.61 mile then angles

Segment BD begins at its intersection with Segments BB and BF. The segment heads northeast for approximately 0.10 mile, then angles east for approximately 0.53 mile, crossing a pipeline ROW. The segment then turns north for approximately 0.17 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments AZ1 and AZ2.

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SEGMENT BE: 0.51 mile

SEGMENT BJ: 0.49 mile

Segment BE begins at its intersection with Segment BA. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.47 mile, paralleling the west side of a railroad, and crossing a pipeline ROW. The segment then turns north-northeast for approximately 0.04 mile, crossing a railroad, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BF and BH.

Segment BJ begins at its intersection with Segments BH and BI. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.49 mile, while utilizing an existing transmission line ROW and paralleling the east side of Main St, before reaching the segment's intersection with the proposed War Eagle Switching Station, located approximately 2.50 miles southeast of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242.

SEGMENT BF: 0.41 mile

SEGMENT BL: 0.24 mile

Segment BF begins at its intersection with Segments BB and BD. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.06 mile, while utilizing an existing transmission line ROW and paralleling the east side of an existing railroad. The segment then angles south-southeast for approximately 0.35 mile, while utilizing an existing transmission line ROW, paralleling the east side of a railroad, and crossing a railroad, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BE and BH.

Segment BL begins at its intersection with Segments BI, BG2, and BP. The segment heads south for approximately 0.24 mile, crossing Broadway Ave, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments E1 and E2.

SEGMENT BG1: 0.36 mile

Segment BM begins at its intersection with Segment M. The segment heads east for approximately 0.25 mile, crossing an existing transmission line ROW, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments W1 and W2.

Segment BG1 begins at its intersection with Segment AZ2. The segment heads south for approximately 0.36 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments S1 and BG2.

SEGMENT BM: 0.25 mile

SEGMENT BN: 0.68 mile SEGMENT BG2: 0.22 mile Segment BG2 begins at its intersection with Segments S1 and BG1. The segment heads southwest for approximately 0.07 mile, then angles south for approximately 0.15 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BI, BL, and BP.

Segment BN begins at its intersection with Segments AB, AD, and AE. The segment heads east for approximately 0.68 mile, crossing Hayes Ranch Rd, Rogers Lake, and West Fork San Jacinto River, before reaching its intersection with Segments AL1 and AL2. SEGMENT BO: 0.22 mile

SEGMENT BH: 0.15 mile Segment BH begins at its intersection with Segments BE and BF. The segment heads southeast for approximately 0.15 mile, utilizing an existing transmission line ROW and paralleling the east side of a railroad, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BI and BJ. SEGMENT BI: 0.70 mile Segment BI begins at its intersection with Segments BH and BJ. The segment heads east for approximately 0.12 mile, paralleling the south side of Broadway Ave. The segment then angles northeast for approximately 0.06 mile, crossing Broadway Ave to the north side. The segment then angles east for approximately 0.52 mile, paralleling the north side of Broadway Ave, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments BG2, BL, and BP.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at EMC Car Care and Towing located at: 22855 Gasoline Alley New Caney, TX 77357 ; 281-689-8697 ; on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:30am in accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A Published Date: August 26, 2026

Segment BO begins at its intersection with Segments BP, L1, and L2. The segment heads north for approximately 0.22 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments S1 and S2. SEGMENT BP: 0.07 mile Segment BP begins at its intersection with Segments BI, BL, and BG2. The segment heads east for approximately 0.07 mile, paralleling the north side of Broadway Ave, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments L1, L2, and BO. SEGMENT BQ: 0.13 mile Segment BQ begins at its intersection with the proposed War Eagle Switching Station, located approximately 2.50 miles southeast of the intersection of IH 45 and SH 242. The segment heads northwest for approximately 0.07 mile, then angles north for approximately 0.06 mile, before reaching the segment's intersection with Segments B1 and B2. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden at Saddle Creek Towing located at: 19600 Old Sandpit Rd, New Caney, TX 77357; 281- 689-7705 on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30am in accordance with the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, Article #4477-9A Published Date: August 26, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Emma Lee Loftin, Deceased, were issued on August 13, 2026, in Cause No. 26-50216-P, pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas, to SAMANTHA CARLY NUTTALL. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims may be presented to Samantha Carly Nuttall, Independent Executor of the Estate of Emma Lee Loftin, Deceased, c/o William T. Fowler, The Fowler Law Firm, 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301. DATED the 18th day of August, 2026. THE FOWLER LAW FIRM William T. Fowler State Bar No. 07329500 wfowler@thefowlerlawfirmtx.com 505 West Davis, Conroe, Texas 77301 Ph: (936) 539-3372 Attorney for Samantha Carly Nuttall, the Independent Executor of the Estate of Emma Lee Loftin, Deceased Published Date(s): August 26, 2026 Notice to Creditors Cause Number 25-48092-P On the 6th day of August 2026, Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Terrence L. Burks, Deceased, were issued to Thurdette Royce Brooks, Independent Executor by the County Court One of Montgomery County, Texas, in cause number 25-48092-P pending upon the docket of said Court. All persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present them within the time prescribed by law at the address shown below. The name where claims may be sent is Steven K. Schwartz II, Attorney for Independent Executor, whose address is: 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas, 77098; Telephone: 713-385-0269; Fax: 832-383-4349; TX Bar Number: 24076110; DATED the 20th day of August, 2026 Signature:/s/Steven K. Schwartz II Published Date(s): August 26, 2026

CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application to Declare Heirship and Application for Letters of Independent Administration 26-50613-P CLERK OF THE COURT ATTORNEY OF RECORD L. BRANDON STEINMANN ERICA JACKSON PO BOX 959 307 N SAN JACINTO CONROE TX 77305 CONROE TX 77301 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: GREGORY JAMES GRIMES, Deceased GREETING: You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship and Application for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Shaun Gregory Grimes, at or before 10 O'clock A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County, at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas. Said application was filed on 08/06/2026. The file number of said matter being: 26-50613-P The style being: ESTATE OF: GREGORY JAMES GRIMES

The nature of said proceeding being substantially as follows, to wit: Determine who the heirs and only heirs of the decedent are and their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to Notice is hereby given that on March 4, 2026, Michele Renee Mills was duly appointed as which applicant may be entitled. Independent Executor of the Estate of Robert Wayne Mills, in Cause No 25-49463-P, Probate Court No. Given under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas on this the 7th day of August, 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 2026. time required by law to the address of Michele Renee Mills being: Coplen & Banks, P.C. c/o Bradley C. (SEAL, Probate Court #1) L. Brandon Steinmann, County Clerk Montgomery County, Texas Coplen, Attorney 16712 Huffmeister Rd, Bldg 300B, Cypress, Texas 77429. By: /s/ Charlotte Forbes DATED the 14th day of August, 2026 Charlotte Forbes, Deputy Clerk Published Date(s): Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Published Date: August 26, 2026 Coplen & Banks, P.c. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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FOOD & DRINK Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting 2026: Enjoying The Good Life by Ruben Borjas, Jr The ‘Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting’ event at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, this past Saturday was cozy and exciting for all. The weather might have been 100 degrees outside, but it was cool enough inside to take in Latin-inspired samples and the tasting of the different Tequilas in their different forms in the convention center’s second floor. The event followed the successful annual Woodlands Wine & Food Week’s 2026, organized by Tierra-Noble’s tequila offerings at this year's Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting Constance McDerby and F o o d & V i n e T i m e bowl with either beef or incredible dish, and as were their sipability. There Productions. Tequila and chicken, queso, salsa, usual, H-E-B loves to offer was no need to throw one dishes with ingredients that back, like with the rougher come right from their Mezcal’s, and indeed the shelves; which can easily selections were of the give event goers ideas that higher quality very much can easily be recreated at suitable to the attendees. home with a little time and Of course, each brand like effort. Agazul Tequila Artesanal, T h e Wo o d l a n d s B r i b o n , C h a r e a u , Waterway Marriott Hotel Centinela, Dos Sueños, Sous Chef Shuvankar Elacabo Raicilla, El Tesoro Mahapatra offered an de Don Felipe, G4 Tequila, innovative ‘Mini Wood- Herradura, Melquiades, lands Bison Burger,’ with Satoma, Surtierra, Tierrahardwood-smoked bacon, Noble, Tres Agaves, and provolone cheese, lettuce, Vi v a m o r. E a c h h a d tomato, red onion, and a representatives on hand to Texas Blueberry Whiskey share the mastery of their Compote. It was a very company’s craft. Thistle Draftshop’s popular booth, and in the The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel’s ‘Mini Bison slider, you can tell ‘Cod Ceviche Nachos’, Woodlands Bison Burger,’ was a hit with the crowd. presented a lovely Mexithe difference in the taste. With the Bison slider you can tell the difference in the There were dozens of can seafood cocktail with taste craft tequila selections, as marinated wild-caught well as specialty cocktails watermelon, poblano pico f o o d v e n d o r s w e r e guacamole, and a black on hand that were enjoyed de gallo, poblano crema, intermingled with one bean corn salad, all topped by all, each having their agua chile, rock melon, and another allowing visitors to on a base of tortilla chips. own distinct characteristics a crispy tortilla strip. TD’s pick and choose between It was a wonderful start to that set them apart from owner Mary Thorn, made their proteins and agave the night, and was a great each other. With the delicate tortilla strips inspired creations. hit amongst event goers. American inspiration, if herself, and adores her H-E-B is a wonderful Kudos go out to H-E-B you think about it, your award winning chef Trenis sponsor of each event, with Chefs and the Cooking will be done. The beauty Shields, who goes to his their Gourmet Nacho Bar, Connections Regional of the Tequilas on-hand, happy place when dreamcreating a filling Nacho team, for creating an

ing up new dishes. Tren is a remarkable young chef that has amazed since coming on-scene several years ago. Pastel Pizza, a Ve n e z u e l a b r a n d e d restaurant started 10 years ago from an apartment, then food truck, and now has several restaurants along with a Spring location. They have taken the arepa and pizzified it into a delicious bite size Pastelito filled with Italian or traditional Venezuelan themed ingredients. It pairs well with their tartara sauce. Their Tequenos, which looked like a cheese filled egg roll, come with a verde sauce, and are equal to the task of being tasty and filling. Houston based Chefs United is a great catering shop that aims to impress. They brought a lovely little ‘Mexican Street Corn with Chipotle Chicken’ bowl made with Chipotle and garlic marinated chicken, roasted corn, chili seasoning, cilantro, Cotija cheese and aioli. The light flavor of the charred corn melded nicely with the chicken, cheese, aioli, and maintained only a minimal heat, which is very tolerable for all sensitive palates. Every year there are several short seminars on tequila provided for event goers by different makers, and the Morales Beverage Group submitted samples from the Agavales and Vivamor lines for this go around. The Agavales Blanco, from the family’s older brand, is wonderfully peppery, very aromatic, and is free from the burn, yet it pleases with a hint of sweetness and citrus that

will make you wonder about experimentation with mixed drinks. The pepper does linger with a super long lasting finish, and if you are not used to peppery extremes, it could cause some discomfort. From MGB’s Vivamor line, their Reposado is exceptional, and will have you thinking Tequila Old Fashioned with a grand celebration in mind. Quite simply it’s a winner, with a sugary aroma along with baked pie crust. It’s for sure one of those sips you want to linger on your palate for far longer than is appropriate, for its smooth and lasting finish will bring back memories that are certainly pleasing. The next event will be The Platinum Wine Vault at Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands, on September 18th. It offers a great opportunity for serious wine enthusiasts to experience over 100 premium wines, as well as samples from the best chefs, of the best restaurants in the area. The PWV allows attendees, and their tastebuds to experience exceptional wines from across The World, and experience the offerings from truly amazing chefs and their culinary inspirations. For those that attended the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase early in the summer, you won’t want to miss The Platinum Wine Va u l t , s e t i n a c o z y, intimate, and indulgent setting. Website for information a n d t i c k e t s : wineandfoodweek.com

NATURE MEET THE CICADA KILLER

By Cheryl ConleyLake name “cicada killer wasp” does little to improve Creek Nature Preserve itsimage. Any insect with Most people consider both “killer” and “wasp” in cicadas loud, and more i t s n a m e s o u n d s t h a n a l i t t l e c r e e p y. l i k e s o m e t h i n g b e s t Theyspend years under- a v o i d e d a t a l l c o s t s . ground, emerge looking Despite its intimidating like something from a name andimpressive size, sciencefiction movie, and the cicada killer is far more in then scream from the i n t e r e s t e d treetops as if they have h u n t i n g c i c a d a s t h a n beenpersonally wronged. people. They rarely attack Fortunately for those who people and their sting a r e n o t c i c a d a f a n s , isconsidered to be very oneimpressive backyard mildCicada killer wasps predator is happy to do are one of the largest something about them: s p e c i e s o f w a s p , theeastern cicada killer rangingfrom .06 inches to 2 wasp, also known as the inches in length. Their cicada hawk.Of course, the wings are brownish amber

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incolor, and they have yellow markings on several segments of theirabdomen.Unlike social wasps that build paper nests, cicada killers are solitarywasps that nest underground, usually in sunny areas with dry, loose,sandy soil. In late June males emerge from underground and wait nearbyfor the females, usually a week or two later. O n c e m a t e d , a femalechooses a nesting site and digs a burrow about half an inch wide androughly 10 inches deep, with several small chambers branching off themain tunnel.Peak hunting takes place in July and August. Only females hunt becausethe males don’t have stingers. She captures a cicada, stings it, and injectsvenom that leaves it

alive but completely paralyzed. Because the cicadamay weigh far more than the wasp, carrying it back to the burrow is atruly Herculean feat. She drags or flies with her oversized prey, places itinside one of the underground chambers, and lays an egg on it. Achamber may contain as many as three cicadas before the female seals it.The egg hatches within two or three days, and this is where the storybecomes a little gruesome. The developing larva feeds on the still-livingbut paralyzed cicada for the next two or three weeks, graduallyconsuming it. Once fully grown, the larva spins a silk-like cocoon andenters a dormant stage called diapause, remaining underground throughthe winter. It emerges as an

adult the following summer, while theprevious generation of adult cicada killers dies off by early fall.Despite being creepylooking and having a scary name, cicada killerwasps are beneficial to our environment. Both males and females feedon flower nectar and help pollinate plants. By hunting cicadas, femaleshelp maintain a natural balance in the ecosystem. Their undergroundburrows can loosen and aerate the

soil.Cicada killers may never win a backyard popularity contest, but theydeserve more respect than fear. Their size, name, and hunting habitsmake them easy to misunderstand, yet they are simply doing what naturedesigned them to do. So, the next time one cruises past you carrying acicada nearly as large as itself, take a moment to appreciate the effort—and be grateful you are not on the menu..

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MCN’s ‘Veteran of the Week’ Col. Jack Zimmermann United State Marine Corps - June 1964 - October 1994 Article by Dan Edwards Total Military Service: 1964–1994 Active Duty (USMC): June 1964 – June 30, 1978 Reserve Duty (USMCR): July 1, 1978 – October 1994 For decades, the backbone of our nation has been formed by individuals who answer the call to service, carry themselves with distinction on the battlefield, and continue to uplift their communities long after the uniform is laid aside. This week, we honor one such extraordinary neighbor: Col. Jack B. Zimmermann, USMCR (Ret), who served U.S. Marine Corps active duty from 1964 to 1978 and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 1978 to 1994. Jack was born and raised with his three siblings in San Antonio, Texas, where his father, a childhood immigrant from The Pale of Settlement, owned a shoe store. Jack excelled as a high school football star, earning all-district honors as a hard-nosed running back. A phone call from the U.S. Naval Academy football coach hooked his interest, launching him into the Class of 1964. At Annapolis, his natural leadership and physical resilience quickly emerged. During plebe summer, he won the class boxing championship by defeating a Golden Gloves champion. He went on to earn a varsity letter and the coveted N Star (his team beat their arch rival, West Point) as an all-conference running back on the sprint football team. As a first classman, Midshipman Zimmermann was selected as the company commander of the 20th Company. On his service selection night, Jack chose the Marine Corps, graduating as a second lieutenant. Shortly after, he married the love of his life, Ilene. Jack graduated near the top of his class at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, and in 1965 he deployed directly to Vietnam, becoming part of one of the first Marine

ground units to be deployed there. He served under intense combat conditions as an artillery forward observer and fire direction officer. Returning for a second combat tour in July 1968, Jack commanded Battery K along the hazardous Demilitarized Zone. His valor was recognized with two Bronze Star medals with combat "V" devices for heroism and a Purple Heart, earned in different units barely one month apart. The deep loyalty he showed his men was reciprocated decades later when his former enlisted scout observer and Navy corpsman traveled across the country to stand by him at his 1994 retirement ceremony. Returning home from Vietnam and still on active duty, Jack earned a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and in 1975, his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas S c h o o l o f L a w. H i s leadership seamlessly transferred from the battlefield to the courtroom. Serving at Camp Lejeune as Chief Defense Counsel and later Chief Prosecutor, he became a national example-setter for legal ethics. In fact, legal seminars across the country still use the phrase, “what would Jack Zimmermann do?” His sharp courtroom intellect caught the eye of legendary Texas defense lawyer Richard “Racehorse” Haynes, who hired him immediately upon his departure from active duty. Jack quickly became Haynes’ “right-hand man,” managing high-profile cases and training new hires. In 1984, he branched out to form Zimmermann & Lavine P.C. building an unparalleled record of civilian litigation success. Jack became a powerhouse national litigator, securing high-profile acquittals and dismissals. Notably, he won the acquittal of Vickie Daniel, successfully defended an active-duty Marine in a high-stakes border

shooting, and spent two days inside the Mount Carmel Center as the defense attorney and negotiator during the tragic 1993 Waco standoff—later testifying before Congress. Simultaneously, Jack maintained a relentless 16year career in the Marine Corps Reserve, rising to the rank of Colonel. He commanded the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, leading them through a rigorous evaluation where the entire infantry unit was rated “Combat Ready.” He later served as a Reserve General Court-Martial Trial Judge before retiring in 1994. Jack continued to excel in the courtroom and in front of audiences worldwide for decades to come. He and his daughter formed the law firm of Zimmermann & Zimmermann, PLLC, in Conroe in 2023. In 2025, he was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Hall of Fame. This is an honor reserved for lawyers practicing for a minimum of 30 years, demonstrating a “substantial commitment to defense of persons accused of crimes on appeal or trial, not to be based solely on won-lost record or publicity, but in court excellence,” and who made “significant contributions to the profession.” Today, Jack and Ilene have been married for 62 years. Their profound influence is visible in their children: their daughter, Terri, is a criminal defense lawyer and a colonel of Marines in the Reserve; their son, David, is a USNA Class of 1992 graduate, a retired Marine Corps naval flight officer, and a retired FBI Special Agent. Col. Jack B. Zimmermann’s life is a masterclass in leadership, courage, and citizenship. Good luck, Jack, and thank you for your service! Congratulations on being MCN’s Veteran of the Week.

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