County Clerk’s office has announced that it will be open onAugust 8th for its Annual Back-to-School
Birth Certificate Saturday an event held each year to provide birth certificates for students needed for registration for the new registration schoolyear Theextraday allows busy parents to use the extended office hours, toacquiretheallimportant document should their
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“Parents today have enough things to stress about,” said Montgomery County Clerk Brandon Steinmann “Let us take careofyourdocumentsand knockthatitemoffyourtodolistinjustminutes.”
The office attend to review obtaining a ahead who must country of whenregistering school in the
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CONROE, Texas — Patriotism filled the air at the Montgomery County
VeteransMemorialParkin Conroe,Texas,asfivelocal chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) gathered to
By
By James Rankin,
"There is no greater pursuit in life than the pursuit of truth, and no greater reward than findingit."
The controversy surrounding Dr Anthony Faucimaybeoneofthose moments.
testimony regarding COVID-19 origins and related matters Neither eventproveswrongdoing. Yet together they raise questions about accountability, transparency, and publictrust.
oneof no life than pursuit of truth, That reality many Americans such actions protect motivated they can from the Reasonable center two unusual reports pardon filed today Amende i S origins wrongdoing. they questions about transparency,
That reality naturally leads many Americans to ask why a pardon would be considered necessary before charges exist Some argue such actions protect individuals from politically motivated prosecutions Others believe they can prevent facts from emerging through the judicial process Reasonable people disagree, but the debateitselfmatters. At the center of the debate are two unusual are developments: reports of Biden's pardon issued before any criminal chargeshadbeenfiledand Fauci's decision today to invoke the Fifth Amendment duri
mostfamousexample remains President Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon after Watergate Suchactionsarelegal,but rare, and often controversial because they bypass the usual process of investigation, charge, trial,andjudgment.
The questions surrounding Fauci also intersect with the unresolved issue of COVID19'sorigins.Despiteyears ofinvestigation,disagreem
s emerged through natural spillover or a laboratoryrelated incident Whatever the ultimate answer, the pandemic altered the course of history, costing millions of lives, disrupt-
testing public confidence in institutions around the world.
Sherry Williams
James M. Rankin, Montgomery County News
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TheWisecrackWarriors (WCW), a group of Veterans associated with theLoneStarHonorFlight Veterans Group (105), looked at a map recently, anddiscoveredtherewasa wider world of Veterans out there None of the groupeverexcelledinland navigation, and only recently discovered a few weeks back that their vehicleshaveGPSsystems that can tell them where to go. lol. Justkidding.
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the Wendland-Elbe region (west-northwestofBerlin), before meeting the n Russians He noted the many German civilians crossingthecoldwatersof the river fleeing the rampaging Soviet horde, with some civilians being washed away by the cruel waters Mr Flores also remembersaconcentration camp his unit happened upon, and he recalled the wretched smells, and the ghastly state of the prisoners.
Mr Flores spent his career in St Louis and movedtoTexasafewyears tobeclosertofamily
Mr his career St toTexas tobeclosertofamily
Veteransrecently,thistime at Worthington Manor in Conroe. ItwastheWCWs first official visit with the VetsofWM,andduetothe 3pmmeeting,cookieswere distributed, causing one reporter to gain a pound.
Those Sandies can be a
Ye s Worthington Manor is not an unknown destination to the WCW, since 105 Veteran and WM resident George Waters, celebrated his 105th birthday there backinJune.
Veterans time at Worthington Manor in Conroe. wastheWCWs first with the Vets WM, duetothe 3pm cookieswere distributed, causing one reporter to pound. Those Sandies can be a d d i c t i v Y Worthington Manor not an unknown destination to the since 105 Veteran and resident George Waters, celebrated his 105th there backinJune.
DuringtheWCWvisit
Mr Waters was joined by his fellow World War II Vet,JoeFlores,andamid-
DuringtheWCWvisit Mr Waters was joined by his World War II Vet,JoeFlores,and mid-
1970s Cold War Veteran, Paul Oakley, and each had some interesting stories to tell. Mr Waters has been written about many times in MCN, and has even written a book about his harrowing prisoner of war experience. It’safascinating story and anyone wishing to read it, can just requestacopyviatheemail attheendofthispiece.
1970s Paul Oakley, interesting stories to Mr Waters has written about many MCN, and has written a book about his harrowing of experience. It’safascinating story and anyone to read can theemail attheend
JoeFlores five younger George, at a young 100 years, still with strong strength mind, and to walk on his own, you’d think him as being 88 or 89 perhaps even as young
JoeFloresisfiveyears younger than George, at a young 100 years, but still with a strong strength of mind, and ability to walk on his own, you’d think him as being 88 or 89 or perhaps even as young as
86 Joe was born near Chicago, and just right after graduating high school in 1944, and three weeksoutofschoolhewas drafted into the military likemostoftheyoungmen in his class He found himself with the U S Army’s 84th Infantry Division, the Railsplitters, arriving in Europe in November 1944 They worked their way to the Ardennes-Alsaceregionof France fighting in the BattleoftheBulgeontheir way to the Elbe River, wheretheymetupwiththe Russian soldiers, who had workedtheirwayeast.
86 was born near Chicago, and right after graduating high school in and three weeks schoolhewas drafted into the military likemostofthe men in his class He found himself with the U S Army’s 84th Infantry Division, the Railsplitters, arriving in Europe in November They worked their way to the Ardennes-Alsaceregionof France fighting the Battle theBulgeontheir way the River, wherethey withthe Russian soldiers, had workedtheirwayeast.
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The entire extra large Board Room table top was filled with the personal donations of Rebel Joan Of Arc2721,
Mr Flores recalled one episode during The Battle of the Bulge, where he first encountered a German and was forced to captureayoungsoldier
Flores one episode during The Battle of the Bulge, where he German and forced to captureayoungsoldier is the end,” Mr said in at Joe barely 19atthetime.
In actuality, the German was like 16 17 years withJoethinking hewasgoingtopull dirty trick.
“Ah, this is the end,” Mr Flores said in thought atthetime. Joewasbarely 19atthetime. In actuality, the German was like 16 or 17 yearsold,withJoethinking hewasgoingtopulladirty trick.
“I didn’t know who was more scared. Me or him,”recalledMr Flores.
“I didn’t know was more scared. Me or him,”recalledMr Flores.
Joe has vivid memories of his time at the Elbe River near Dennenberg, in
Joe ries of his time at the Elbe River Dennenberg, in
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One the VeteransatWM born Paul Oakley, served with the U.S. 1971-1976. Hewas member of Company
Regiment Fort Richarda group known ‘Arctic cold
Rangers were known for their reconnaissance (LRRPs) across the vast
One of the youngest VeteransatWMisHouston born Paul Oakley, 76, who served with the U.S.Army from1971-1976. Hewas a member of the Company O, 75th Infantry (Ranger) Regiment at Fort Richardson, a group known as the ‘Arctic Rangers,’ because of their elite cold weather training The Arctic Rangers were known for theirlong-rangereconnaissancepatrols(LRRPs)and their airborne operations across the vast sub-zero tundra.
Mr Oakleywas the first unit to out of
Mr Oakleywaspartof the first military unit to jump out of an airplane
over polar cap during in and1972. Oakleyrecalled the jump had him jumping out of a perfectly airplane north of Alaska, the northmost town in the whole state. He learned a o t t e p hute landing fall (PLF), of keeping his feet and knees tightly together, rolling on one side your legs collapse,continuingtoroll laterally, your hips buttockstoabsorb the weight then to to get up. The instruction allowed him, supposedly to safely land on the just as hard concrete extreme cold.
over the polar ice cap during exercises in 1971 and1972. Oakleyrecalled the 1972 jump which had him jumping out of a perfectly good airplane north of Barrow, Alaska, the northmost town in the whole state. He learned about the parachute landing fall (PLF), of keeping his feet and knees tightly together, rolling on one side as your legs collapse,continuingtoroll laterally, allowing your hipsandbuttockstoabsorb the weight of the fall, then to push up to get up. The instruction allowed him, supposedly to safely land on the ice, which is just as hardasconcreteinextreme cold.
Following the jump, onahelicopterridebackto the mainland from the ice, hehadawaxingthoughton Armytraining.
Following jump, ona ride to the mainland from the ice, he a on Army
“Whydidn’ttheyjust fly us out there in the first place,”saidM.Oakley Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
For more info, or to request visit a facility: “Whydidn’t just there in first place,”said Ruben be reached t : ruben@montgomerycount
For more info, or to request a visit to a facility: wisecrackwarriorssociety org
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s Battalion where he is front center MRS STEVENS has donatedmanylovelyfamily Navythingstothismuseum, and she also comes from a long line of Confederate Soldierswhovolunteeredto fig
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It is with grateful appreciation to Friend of RJOA, Gaby Tryon, for her donations to this Veterans tablealso. Atotalof155itemswere taken and donated by these Rebel Belles to the HEARTS VETERANS MUSEUMOFTEXAS.
ELAINE COLLINGS, and ANITA STEVENS, as their extensive display reveals. HEARTS Veterans Museum Director, TARA BENNETT was awed at what these two little Rebel Ladieshauledin,andwasso pleased to receive it on behalf of the Veterans “Mrs TARA” is shown
standing in the middle holding the five special Montgomery County Newspaper articles done on HEARTSVeteransMuseum and the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter thatwasbroughtto by RJOA Public Relations Chairman: ELAINE COLLINGS. In addition 355 Veteran Articles were donated to the Museum ArchivesbyRJOAVeterans C
S Let’snotloosethehistoryof ourBraveServiceMenwho keep our Country safe!
byElaine and ANITA STEVENS, their reveals. Museum TARA BENNETT what Ladies and pleased to it on behalf of the Veterans “Mrs TARA” shown the holding o o er C unt Newspaper Museum and the Joan Of Chapter wasbrought RJOA Public Cha r an: L N In Articles donated to by C mit ee emb : L NE C L ING Let’s loose historyof keep our Country
They all have their story to tell ELAINE is shown holding her husband’s photo: Captain DOUGLAS C.COLLINGS,Jr oftheUS AirForce who was a Commander of anAF Base inthemouthofavolcano,in Alaska, during the Vietnam War Inherotherhandisthe FolderofMilitaryrecordsof Army Master Sargent, Douglas C. Collings, Sr, of WorldWar11. Collings,Sr wasasharpshooter andbio chemical weapons instructor Both men are descendant's from a long line of C
Have you THANKEDA SOLDIER TODAY FOR YOURFREEDOM?
The entire Room table with the donations Rebel Joan Arc2721, THANKEDA TODAY FREEDOM?
RebelJoanOfArc2721, United Daughters of the Confederacy supports our Veterans!
Submitted by RJOA Chairman of Public Relations:
Elaine Collings, ehcollings@gmail.com
They all have their story to tell ELAINE is shown her husband’s DOUGLAS Jr oftheUS A rFor e w o s a Commander of AF Base mouthofavolcano,in the Vietnam In isthe of Sargent, Collings, Sr, of Collings,Sr sharpshooter bio chemical weapons instructor Both descendant's from of nf d te d e protecting their er ITA is long D ug Colling r Battalion MRS donated family things comes from long line Soldiers i t pr e t th r h n t te Homefront… t s t r to her Veterans table of items and donated by these eb el o t OFTEXAS. l ne olli gs, OfArc supports h P b United States Declaration of Independence, was co-sponsoredbytheSpring Creek Chapter, Margaret Montgomery Chapter, Mary Vaughan Corner Chapter, Coushatti Trace Chapter, and Heritage TrailsChapter
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y Veterans Memorial Park; Dick Stein of Classic Bronze Resource; Texas Gravestone Care, LLC of Porter Texas;theFreedom Chapter S
e American Revolution (SAR) Color Guard; and eventphotographerConnie McNabb. Distinguished NSDAR
The collaborative event broughttogethernumerous community leaders and partner organizations Special recognition was extended to the late Judge Jimmie C Edwards, Elizabeth Woods, and Thomas Turner of the Montgomery C
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When their water bowl fasterthan ormaking more frequent trips to it up changes in thirst, and weight be early warning signs felinediabetes.
When a cat starts emptying their water bowl fasterthanusualormaking more frequent trips to the litter box, owners may chalk it up to aging. But subtle changes in thirst, appetite and weight can be early warning signs of felinediabetes.
While diabetes mellitus (DM) acondition the body does blood sugar correctly once thought primarily as human is increasingly common in cats, who, like lifelong managetheircondition.
While diabetes mellitus (DM)—aconditionwhere the body does not handle blood sugar correctly — correctly was once thought of primarily as a human health concern, it is becoming increasingly common in cats, who, like humans, may require lifelong medical care to managetheircondition.
As it is important to diagnose DM early so it does diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) other health
to Dr Andrew Bugbee, at TexasA&M College
As such, it is important to diagnose DM early so that it does not progress into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or other health complications, according to Dr Andrew Bugbee, a clinicalassociateprofessor attheTexasA&MUniversity College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Because prevention early recognition and timely are for cats’ health, Bugbee explains feline diabetes can be managed.
Because prevention, early recognition and timely diagnosis are critical for cats’ long-term health, Bugbee explains how feline diabetes can be identifiedandmanaged.
Recognizing feline diabetes
Recognizing feline diabetes
Similar to Type 2 diabetes in humans, feline DM occurs when a cat either does not produce enough insulin or its body does not respond properly to the insulin it does it produce.Asaresult,blood sugar remains too high insteadofbeingusedbythe body'scellsforenergy
Similar to Type 2 diabetes in humans, DM occurs either does not produce enough insulin or its body does respond properly the does Asa blood too high instead beingusedby cellsfor
“Excess body weight or obesity is the highest risk factor for development of DM, Bugbee said
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“Overweight cats have four times the risk to develop DM than a healthy-weightcat.”
Even with this elevated risk, the earliest signs of feline diabetes are often easy for owners to miss, with the most common signsincluding:
Even elevated risk, the of feline diabetes often easy miss, with the most common signsincluding:
Unexplained weight loss
diabetes may be duringroutinehealth annual sizing the importance regular
diabetes may be detected duringroutinehealthvisits or annual exams, emphasizing the importance of regular veterinary evaluations.
A dry or lusterless haircoat
A dry lusterless haircoat
Increasedappetite
Increasedappetite
Increasedthirst urination frequency
Increasedthirst Increased urination frequency
“Ownersoftenoverlook slow, mild changes in drinking and urination,” Bugbee said “They usually do not recognize a problem until they notice accidents outside the litter box or water bowls and litter boxes needing frequent refills or cleanings.”
“Ownersoftenoverlook slow, changes in drinking Bugbee said “They usually recognize a problem notice accidents outside litter box water bowls and litter boxes needing frequent r f ll r cleanings.”
Recurring infections — including skin ear or urinary tract infections — may also suggest a condition like DM is present.
“Some a neurologic condition called diabetic neuropathy intheirbacklegs,”Bugbee said.“Theyappeartowalk abnormally, their weight their — known as dropped hocks — opposedto onthe paw pads. This posture may not obvious pet owners at however, owners may notice that theircat nolonger to jump onto things and/or may difficulty using stairs.”
“Some cats develop a neurologic condition called diabetic neuropathy intheirbacklegs,”Bugbee said.“Theyappeartowalk abnormally, with their weight on their ankles — known as dropped hocks —asopposedtojustonthe paw pads. This posture may not be obvious to pet owners at home; however, owners may notice that theircatisnolongerableto jump onto things and/or may have difficulty using stairs.”
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“Excess body weight or obesity is the highest risk for development of M, ” Bugbee id “Overweight have four times to develop DM than a healthy-
How diabetes is diagnosed If a veterinarian suspects DM based on clinical signs and physical exam findings, a diagnosis is confirmed through bloodwork and urine testing.
How d bet s i diagnosed If vet rin ria suspects DM based on and exam a confirmed through bloodwork and testing.
“Afteracatisdiagnosed with diabetes, it is importanttoscreenforanyother health conditions that may cause insulin resistance and interfere with a cat’s response to treatment,” Bugbeesaid.
with screenforanyother conditions insulin with a cat’s response to treatment,” Bugbee
Factors such as genetics, medications, or preexisting diseases can disruptinsulinregulation.
Factors such as genetics, medications, or preexisting diseases can disruptinsulinregulation.
Because high blood sugar(hyperglycemia)and lossofglucoseintheurine can occur in stressed healthy cats (where DM is not present), confirmatory testing — such as serum fructosamine or HbA1c concentration are conductedbytheveterinarian to diagnose DM, Bugbeesaid.
Because high blood sugar(hyperglycemia)and lossofglucoseintheurine can occur in stressed healthy cats (where DM is not present), confirmatory testing — such as serum fructosamine or HbA1c concentration are conductedbytheveterinarian to diagnose DM, Bugbeesaid.
Thesesimplebloodtests are used to prove cat has persistent high blood sugar levels, even when in a non-stressed environment,like home.
Thesesimplebloodtests are used to prove the cat has persistent high blood sugar levels, even when in a non-stressed environment,likeitstheirhome.
lowerbloodglucoseincats diagnosedwithDM.
lowerbloodglucoseincats diagnosedwithDM.
Insulinremainsthemost common treatment for feline diabetes and is typically given once or twice a day, based on a veterinarian’s recommendation.
Insulinremainsthemost common treatment for feline diabetes and is typically given once or twice a day, on a veterinarian’s recommendation.
“A new drug class of oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors—Bexacat(oral tablet) and Senvelgo (oral solution) — was approved as an alternative to insulin injectionsforDMmanagement,”Bugbeesaid.
“A new drug class of oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors—Bexacat(oral tablet) and Senvelgo (oral solution) — was approved as an alternative to insulin injectionsforDMmanagement,”Bugbeesaid.
to Bugbee, these drugs work by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing glucose back into the allowingexcessglucoseto be in the urine. Cats that may be candidatesforthesemedications are:
According to Bugbee, these drugs work by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing glucose back into the body allowingexcessglucoseto be excreted in the urine. Cats that may be candidatesforthesemedications are:
Newly diagnosed withDM Havenotbeentreated with insulin for a prolongedtime Otherwise healthy, without evidence of significant organ dysfunction
Newly diagnosed withDM Havenotbeentreated with for prolongedtime Otherwise healthy, without evidence of significant organ dysfunction
Little to no blood ketones
Little to no blood ketones
(such as changes in body weight, blood glucose curves, fructosamine and/or ketone concentrations) to guide treatment changes and maintain appropriate controlofthecat'sDM.
tools (such as changes in body weight, blood glucose curves, serum fructosamine and/or blood ketone concentrations) to guide treatment changes and maintain appropriate controlofthecat'sDM.
Adviceforowners
Adviceforowners
Regular veterinary appointments are critical for ensuring cats remain to risk complications,such blood sugar or a into ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication that often requires hospitalization and intensive care to resolve.
Regular veterinary appointments are critical for ensuring cats remain healthy and to minimize riskofcomplications,such as low blood sugar or a progression into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication that often requires hospitalization and intensive care to resolve.
Signs of DM may develop and, as a result, not obvious to pet owners; however, cats are early stages developing
Signs of DM may develop slowly and, as a result, may not be obvious to pet owners; however, cats who are in the early stages of developing
“Once a veterinarian confirms a DM diagnosis, treatment is started and, often, there is discussion on ways to reverse any other specific factors that could impact the cat’s ability to respond effectively to therapy,” Bugbeesaid.
“Once a veterinarian confirms a DM diagnosis, treatment is started and, often, there is discussion on ways to reverse any other specific factors that could negatively impact the cat’s ability to respond effectively to therapy,” Bugbeesaid.
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“Monitoring a cat’s response to treatment and blood glucose levels helps determine the appropriate dose and keep the diabetes under control over time,” Bugbee said. “Not all cats respondwelltotherapyand many require periodic changes to their drug dose and/orneedtotransitionto another treatment if not respondingwell.”
“Monitoring a cat’s response to treatment and blood glucose levels helps determine appropriate dose and the diabetes under control over time,” Bugbee said. “Not all cats respondwelltotherapyand many require periodic changes to their drug dose and/orneedtotransitionto another treatment if not respondingwell.”
Several medication options available to
Several medication options are available to
Veterinarians often rely both on the pet owner's interpretationofhowwellor poorly controlled their pet'sdiabetic signs are at home and on other
Veterinarians often rely both on the pet owner's interpretationofhowwellor poorly controlled their pet'sdiabeticclinicalsigns are at home and on other
“The longer DM is present without treatment, the higher the risk for severe complications to develop,” Bugbee said “Cats that have just been diagnosed with DM, achieve an ideal body weight and have their blood glucose rapidly controlled with treatment have the highest chance of entering what is called diabetic remission Remission means a cat regains the ability to make enough insulin on its own that it can come off of treatments, like insulin or SGLT2inhibitors.”
Remission usually occurs in newly diagnosed diabetic cats within one to 10monthsofdiagnosis. months
The longer DM is present without treatment, the higher the risk for severe complications to develop,” said “Cats that diagnosed with DM, an ideal body weight and have blood controlled with the highest chance entering what is called diab tic r mission means a cat regains ability to make insulin on its it can come off treatments, insulin SGLT2inhibitors.” usually occurs in newly diagnosed cats within one to 10monthsofdiagnosis.
“Reported rates of remission in the United States are around 30%, so around 1 in 3 newly diabeticcatsmaybeableto come off of their DM medication,”Bugbeesaid.
“Reported rates of remission in United States are around 30%, so around 1 in 3 newly diabeticcatsmaybeableto come off their DM medication,”Bugbeesaid.
Cats who develop diabetes can live comfortably with their condition for the rest of their lives, and for some, remission is possible. But prevention is key dietary therapy addressing obesity, calorie restriction,andexerciseare the best proactive ways to ensure your cat lives a happy, healthy life, free of theriskofDM.
Cats who develop diabetes can live comfortably with condition for the of their lives, and for remission is possible. But prevention is key dietary therapy addressing obesity, calorie restriction,andexerciseare the best proactive ways to ensure your cat lives a happy, free of theriskofDM.
learn more about the new diabetes mellitus treatments and management recommendations from,theAmericanAnimal Hospital Association’s recently released 2026 AAHA Feline Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats, written by Dr Bugbee and his VMBS colleague Dr Audrey Cook.
learn more about the new diabetes mellitus treatments and management recommendations from,theAmericanAnimal Hospital Association’s recently 2026 AAHA Feline Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats, written by Bugbee and his VMBS colleague Dr Audrey Cook.
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 Suggestions future topics may be directed
Pet Talk a service of the College Veterinary Medicine & Sciences, Texas A&M University can be viewed on the web at vetmed tamu edu/news/pe t-talk Suggestions for future may be dire t d to vmbseditor@tamu.edu. weight loss infections — including or urinary tract infections — may also suggest a condition like DM is present.
I recently ran across the old Coca-Cola commercial from the early 1970s titled ‘Hilltop,’ you know the one that starts with a young British woman, Linda Neary 18, soon flanked by the Twiggy- looking Mary
I recently ran across the old Coca-Cola commercial from the early 1970s titled ‘Hilltop,’ you know the one that starts with a young British woman, Linda Neary 18, soon flanked by the o Twiggy- looking Mary
Louise Wendler, 17, startingtosing‘I’dLiketo
Louise Wendler, 17, startingtosing‘I’dLiketo
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TeachtheWorldtoSing(In Perfect Harmony),’ that borrowedthetunefromthe song‘TrueLoveandApple Pie.’ Thecommercialwas filmed just outside of Rome,Italyin1971,aftera falsestartbroughtonbythe atrocious UK weather I was all of a terrorizing kindergartener back then,
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but it’s the nostalgia that hitsyou,andit’sapowerful thing. Your skin bubbles, andit’slikeyouwanttobe onthatItalianhillsidewith Linda, Mary and the gang singing that song Of course it was just a commercial, all fake, but still you get that overwhelming feeling that can consume your mind, like a panic attack, where you can’t concentrate on anythingelse.
it’s the nostalgia hitsyou,andit’sapowerful thing. Your skin bubbles, andit’slikeyouwanttobe onthatItalianhillsidewith Linda, Mary and the gang singing that song Of course it was just a commercial, all fake, but still you get that overfeeling that can consume your mind, like a panic attack, where you can’t concentrate on anythingelse.
I no doubt saw the commercialatthetime,but being so young, experienceswerenotyetbuiltup, andtheonlythingthatIcan recall that may have sparked the episode is the memory of the game my mind would play as an 18 year-old soldier in Germany, ‘A Five Minute Life,’whichIshouldwrite on one day; of courting, marrying, having children, and living happily ever after, with a presentable young lady passing on the street. Itseemsalittlesilly
I no doubt saw the commercialatthetime,but being so young, experienceswere yetbuiltup, andtheonlythingthatIcan recall that may have sparked the episode is the memory of the game my mind would play as an 18 year-old soldier in Germany, Five Minute Life,’whichIshouldwrite on one day; courting, marrying, having children, and living happily ever after, with a presentable young on the street. Itseemsalittlesilly
channels,whichlastfor90 to 120 minutes or longer, while you take to bed at night. I’dinviteyoutotry it, and even journal your progresssoastobecomean authoritytoinformothers.
Irecallmanyepisodes offloatingwhileinsleepin my late teens, and you mightfindyourselffeeling moreawakeandalertafter a session, as I did. Selfhypnosis was very beneficial in regards to pain and I continue to use the technique with my hospitalizations even today And with my recentoperationhopefully willresultinlesshospitalizationfromnowon.
channels,whichlastfor90 to 120 or longer, while you to at night. I’dinviteyouto it, even journal your soastobecomean toinform Irecallmanyepisodes floatingwhilein in my late and findyourself awake alertafter a session, as I did. hypnosis was very beneficial in regards to pain and I continue to the technique with my hospitalizations today And my recentoperation willresultinlesshospitalizationfromnowon.
Rebecca, who was born a month And as I recall, I was still less than three years of age, and my father, who was not a decorator, brought home one of those aluminum Christmas trees which werealltheragebackthen, withredornamentsofforty or fifty-sided polyhedra that amazed me, and made for a memorable Christmas. I other memories of that house on Leeland Street my first home, east of downtown and Telephone Road. My grandfatherwould me right around the on HennigerStreetforapiece ofgum icecreambar
Rebecca, who was born a month later And as I recall, I was still less than three years of age, and my father, who was not a decorator, brought home one of those aluminum Christmas trees which werealltheragebackthen, withredornamentsofforty or fifty-sided polyhedra that amazed me, and made for a memorable Christmas. I have other memories of that house on Leeland Street my first home, east of downtown and Telephone Road. My grandfatherwouldtakeme right around the corner on HennigerStreetforapiece ofgumoricecreambar
today, but it passed the time,asayoungmaninmy early months in Europe, but the trend passed by spring 1985 as I got to knowsocietyalittlebetter
today, but it passed the time,asayoungmaninmy early months in Europe, but the trend by spring 1985, as I got to knowsocietyalittle
My experimentation withself-hypnosisasateen in Europe, could possibly explain the wackiness (a technical term) of my brain The difference between a young brain versusanolderbrain,from myexperience,isitsability to place itself in a deeper state of relaxation faster andasIhaveaged;ittakes just a tad longer to get to the deepest state, but you still get there And it works. OnYouTube,there are plenty of self-hypnosis channelstohelpyougetrid of that nuisance or lingering pain, or other issues you may have One channel I use, ‘Happiful,’ has a pain management session lasting about 12 minutes, others have sessions lasting 16 to 40 minutes or so. Something that can be done during a lunchhour Thenthereare the sleep hypnosis
My experimentation withself-hypnosisasateen in Europe, could possibly explain the wackiness (a technical term) of my brain The difference between a young brain versusanolderbrain,from myexperience,isitsability to itself in a deeper state faster and Ihaveaged;ittakes just a tad longer to get to the deepest state, but you still get there And it works. OnYouTube,there are plenty of self-hypnosis channelsto yougetrid of that nuisance or lingering pain, other issues you have One channel I use, ‘Happiful,’ has a pain management session lasting about 12 minutes, others have sessions lasting 16 to 40 minutes or so. Something that can be done during a lunchhour Thenthereare th sl ep hypnosis
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Foryears,SenatorRand Paul has pressed questions regarding pandemic-era decisions, federal research funding, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology Critics view his efforts as political. Supporters view them as legitimate oversight. Regardless of one's opinion, the principle involved is fundamental: public officials should be subject to scrutiny just as no individual should be judgedwithoutevidence.
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What I with that commercial, I thought I was a panic attack, but moreactuallyitwasmore like ‘Nostalgia basicallyanoverwhelming wave of longing for the past, which can be triggered by a song, smell, or for a photo or visual thought. And both Panic and Nostalgia Attacks, the difference to meisthatpanicattackslast longer, having described an elongated attack last year, when I was unaware my depression medication was not on hand for a few days. For the NA, I must haveseenagirlwhowasa doppelganger to Neary, whomIsawinGermany kid, and the session may h ve unlo ked that memory I have had so many unusual experiences in my life, many that defy logical explanation, and bordering on Godly intervention And given my transgressions I m tostillbeamongsthis flock.
What I experienced with that Coke commercial, I thought I was having a panic attack, but moreactuallyitwasmore like a ‘Nostalgia Attack,’ basicallyanoverwhelming wave of longing for the past, which can be triggered by a song, smell, or for a photo or visual thought. And having had both Panic and Nostalgia Attacks, the difference to meisthatpanicattackslast longer, having described an elongated attack last year, when I was unaware my depression medication was not on hand for a few days. For the NA, I must haveseenagirlwhowasa doppelganger to Neary, whomIsawinGermanyas a kid, and the session may kid, have unlocked that memory I have had so many unusual experiences in my life, many that defy logical explanation, and bordering on Godly intervention And given my transgressions I m gladtostillbeamongsthis flock.
I other episodes of nostalgia such as my first run-in with Santa in 1968 when my beloved mother Angel was very pregnant with my sister
I have other episodes of nostalgia such as my first run-in with Santa in 1968 when my beloved mother Angel was very pregnant with my sister
There are memoriesthatIthinkon, special when my ancestors were andlifeoutcomeswerestill to be determined. One my cousins, Debbie, died in Kenner Louisiana,and beifshe didn’tlookexactlylike Aunt Catherine Thomas, wecalled‘Kitty.’ My of are fleeting since she was older, but she did difficultadulthood.
There are still other memoriesthatIthinkon,of special times when my ancestors were still alive, andlifeoutcomeswerestill to be determined. One of my cousins, Debbie, recently died in Kenner, Louisiana,andI’llbeifshe didn’tlookexactlylikemy Aunt Catherine Thomas, whowecalled‘Kitty.’ My memories of her are fleeting since she was ten years older, but she did haveadifficultadulthood.
It’s unfortunate that life is on a one-way track with no reverse, so we all need to be smart in how we live it,andpassthatknowledge gained from lessons learned, onto our loved ones.
As kids, we don’t realize the havoc that we cancauseinpeople’slives.
It wasn’t until I was in my early 40s, when my first grade teacher, Mary Alice McEachern, who I knew for most of my life, admitted to me that she wouldgohomeexhausted, and her husband would ask.
yearsmeansomuchtome. My family revered Mrs McEachern as much as I did. After my 2nd grade year, my parents were relieved to see that she changed jobs to the same school that I had moved to for third grade, and that started a lifetime of appreciation for the lady She passed away in 2017, and I was honored to have eulogized her in front of herfamilyandfriends. I can’t imagine the pain of parents who look backatchildrenwhoareno longer with us, since nostalgiaworksbothways. Then there are young friends who passed when we were still in high school It makes you wonder what would have been had they survived Once again, it’s associated with that one-way track of life that can’t be taken back.
yearsmeansomuchtome. My family McEachern as much as I did. my 2nd grade year, my were relieved to see that she changed to the same school that I moved to for third grade, that started lifetime of appreciation for the She passed in 2017, and I was honored to have eulogized her in front of herfamily I can’t imagine the pain look backatchildrenwhoareno longer with us, since nostalgiaworksbothways. Then are young friends who passed when we were still in high school you wonder have been had they survived Once associated with that one-way track of life can’t taken back. that life on a one-way track with no reverse, so we all to be smart how we it,andpass knowledge ga n d fro le on learned, onto our ones. As we realize the havoc that we cancauseinpeople’slives. until I was in early when first grade teacher, Mary McEachern, who I for of my life, to me that gohomeexhausted, her husband
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From our travels, I often think of Berlin, the deserts of Iraq, Paris, as wellasotherbigEuropean cities. But it is a hotel above Berchestgaden, Germany, that I reflect on for its peaceful scenes on the nearby cliffs that were snow ladened before any high mountain blankets of whitehadwaned. Iwould wake just before sunrise, wake and with a hot cup of something in my hand, wouldsittherewatchingas the mountain side came to life in the morning’s light. There is something about untrodden, or virgin snow, that is pleasing to the eye, and makes for a lasting and memory
In thinking about it, any pleasant moment in our lives can be at some time later be considered a preciousmemory,yielding to later and precious nostalgia. Just don’t go overboard,andyouwillbe justfine.
From our travels, often think of Berlin, deserts of Iraq, wellas bigEuropean cities. hotel above Germany, that I reflect for its scenes the that were snow before high mountain blankets white waned. I wake just before sunrise, and with hot cup of something in my wouldsittherewatching the mountain side life in the morning’s light. There something untrodden, or virgin that is pleasing to the eye, a lasting memory In thinking about it, pleasant moment in can be at later a memory,yielding and nostalgia. Just overboard,andyouwillbe justfine.
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Ultimately, this debate extends beyond Dr Fauci, COVID-19, or politics itself.Thelargerquestionis whether power can exist withoutaccountability Trustissustainednotby authority alone, but by transparency, honesty, and a willingness to answer difficult questions A healthy society does not fear scrutiny It welcomes it.
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If you are looking for pizzainConroethatisn’tbig box related, there is a little pizza shop located just off FM 3083, on Longmire Road, placed right for those heading to Lake Conroe and allpointsbeyondafteralong day’s work It’s located amongst a cluster of strip centers and business offices thatarehelpingConroegrow, and ‘The Flaming Wheel Pizzeria’ has the right combination of ingredients that I look for in the forma-
tion of a great crust and toppings. Guatemala born owner,ChefThelmaPortillo, wastrainedinCalifornia,and Italy,beforemakingherway to Texas. The theme of her business is the ‘wheel,’ and she has her original restaurant,‘TheWheelKitchen’in Tomball.
I tried a 8-inch small personal pizza with halfpepperoni and sausage/salami,whicharetwoof their best selling flavors The presentation was great, and right off the bat with the first bite, I recognized the
crust as exceptional, and when I asked the manager, Jessica, I was right The Flaming Wheel does in fact theItalian‘OO’organicflour that’s imported from The Boot, which is the best, and once you go there, you can’t goback.
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crusts for perfect crust you expect on a pizza both and The the parchment will the the crust, that is a combo of and regularpepperonis, Italian
The pepperoni is a combo of cup-and-char and regularpepperonis,allItalian imported Bingo The Calabrian sausage, which is sliced and spicy plus its unique in not being crumbled, and coupled with thin slivers of Italian salami for
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The pizza oven, to me, belongs in its own YouTube Steampunk video The gas/electric oven heats the stone, and the stone is now well seasoned with three years of pizza crusts that allows for that perfect char on the crust you expect on a great pizza in both the bottomandside. Thejuices on the parchment will have you sopping up the flavor withtheremainingcrust,and don’t forget that ranch dressing.
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pie,youmightwanttotryone of the Flaming Wheel s desserts. I tried one of their cannolis,whichisincredible, andyoumightbetemptedto let it sit on your palate to enjoythesensationforafew seconds. TFWP sells sweet 8-inchcaramelizedappleand nutellastrawberrypizzas,all designed to yearn for your sweettooth.
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Historical Monument on the Court House lawn. It was a beautifuldayandperfectfora littleFlagremembranceatthe Marker that was installed by the Huntsville Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy back in 1956. What a nobel effort it was to seethatprojectthruandgetit erectedinCeremony,withall the City Father approvals. Those valiant ladies, just like our Confederate valiant Soldiers deserve to be honored for keeping Texas History remembered and respected As the Marker states: “In Memory of Our Confederate Patriots 1861-
1865”. ELAINECOLLINGS andANITASTEVENS pause to reflect while holding their Southern Flags they cherish so deeply TEXAS WAS A CONFEDERATE STATE! LETUSREMEMBERTHIS, and the many-many reasons that decision was Voted and ApprovedtoSucceed.
looking at your phone catchoneofthegamesonone ofthebigscreens,orperhaps acookingshowontheother TFWP is located at 1905 Longmire Rd,
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL
Cause Number: 25-11-17936
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService
MelisaMiller NickiCompary P.OBox2985 POBox5026
Conroe,Texas77305 FortLauderdaleFL33310
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To: TheUnknownHeirsofRaymondWalker
Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure saleshallbesubmittedtotheaddressoftheForeclosureCommissionerprovidedbelow
MackieWolfZientz&Mann,P.C.
Fax
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-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the 31st day of August, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Original Petition was filed in said court on this the 31st day of October 2025, in this case,numbered25-11-17936onthedocketofsaidcourt.
Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity but SolelyasOwnerTrusteeforLSF8MasterParticipationTrustarePlaintiffs
NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouor yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby 10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedate ofissuanceofthiscitation,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."Inaddition 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 madenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.Findoutmoreat TexasLawHelp.org. and
Abrief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Quiet TitleAction to seekanorderidentifyingalltheheirsandobtainanin-remjudgmentagainsttheheirs allowing a non-judicial foreclosure as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petitiononfileinthissuit.
The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirementsoflaw,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2011, a certainAdjustable Rate Home Equity Conversion Deed of Trust (“Reverse Mortgage”) was executed by BETTY G. BUNCH, as mortgagor in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as mortgagee and ROBERTK. FOWLER, as trustee, and was recorded on July 28, 2011 under Clerk`s Instrument Number 2011066150 in the real property records of MontgomeryCounty Texas.
WHEREAS,theReverseMortgagewasinsuredbytheUnitedStatesSecretaryofHousingandUrban Development (the “Secretary”) pursuant to the National HousingAct for the purpose of providing singlefamilyhousing;and
LOTS FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN (511)AND FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE (512), OF OAK RIDGENORTHSECTIONFOUR(4),ASUBDIVISIONINTHECHARLESEISTERWALL SURVEY, A-191, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 297 OFTHE MAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS ALSOKNOWNAS242RIDGEWOODDR,SPRING,TX77386 Commonlyknownas:242RIDGEWOODDRIVE,SPRING,TX77386.
ThesalewillbeheldinMontgomeryCounty Texasatthefollowinglocation:MontgomeryCounty Courthouse steps at 301 N. Main, in Conroe, Texas, OR AS DESIGNATED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Whenmakingtheirbids,allbiddersexcepttheSecretarymustsubmitadeposittotaling$43,961.24in theformofacertifiedcheckorcashier'scheckmadeouttotheSecretaryofHUD. Adepositneednot accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $43,961.24 must be presented beforethebiddingisclosed. Thedepositisnonrefundable. Theremainderofthepurchasepricemust bedeliveredwithin30daysofthesaleoratsuchothertimeastheSecretarymaydetermineforgood causeshown,timebeingoftheessence. Thisamount,likethebiddeposits,mustbedeliveredinthe formofacertifiedorcashier'scheck. IftheSecretaryisthehighestbidder,heneednotpaythebid amountincash. Thesuccessfulbidderwillpayallconveyingfees,allrealestateandothertaxesthat aredueonorafterthedeliverydateoftheremainderofthepaymentandallothercostsassociatedwith the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returnedtothem.
TheSecretarymaygrantanextensionoftimewithinwhichtodelivertheremainderofthepayment. Allextensionswillbefor15-dayincrementsforafeeof$500.00,paidinadvance. Theextensionfee shallbeintheformofacertifiedorcashier'scheckmadepayabletotheSecretaryofHUD. Ifthehigh bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extensionfeeshallbeappliedtowardtheamountdue. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the
ForeclosureCommissioner Dallas,TX75254 By virtue of an Order of Sale
LOT TWENTY-NINE (29) IN BLOCK NINE (9), OF THE REPLAT OF IMPERIAL OAKS SECTIONTWO(2),ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXASACCORDINGTO THEMAPORPLATTHEREOF,RECORDEDIN CABINETF SHEET133-A,OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS., MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS30126NANTONDR.SPRINGTX77386, andon1stdayofSeptember2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at theMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferfor saleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant,NancyA. Armbrusterinandtosaidproperty
TheDepartmentofHealthhasfiledanAdministrativeComplaintagainstyou,acopyofwhich 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 matteroftheAdministrativeComplaintwillbepresentedatanensuingmeetingoftheBoard ofNursinginaninformalproceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sendingthisnoticenotlaterthansevendayspriortotheproceedingattheaddressgivenon thenotice. Telephone:(850)245-4640,1-800-955-8771(TDD)or1-800-955-8770(V),via FloridaRelayService.
PublishedDate(s):August5,12,19,26,2026
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL
Cause Number: 25-05-08045
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService MelisaMiller TeniaOuellette P O.Box2985 6080TennysonPkwy
Conroe,Texas77305 Ste.100
To: TheUnknownHeirsatLawofJeffreyRose,Deceased THE STATE OF TEXAS
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00 a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition to filing a written answerwiththeclerk,youmayberequiredtomakeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesof thissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyour answerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.
YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertotheOriginalPetitionator before10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateof issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 24th day ofAugust, 2026 before the 457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCounty inConroe,Texas.SaidOriginalPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe19thdayofMay, 2025,inthiscase,numbered25-05-08045onthedocketofsaidcourt.
Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:Thisproceedingconcernsthe foreclosureofalienonthefollowingrealpropertyandimprovementscommonlyknownas 12524Taurus Dr, Willis,TX 77318, and more particularly described as LOT22, BLOCK 2, OF POINT AQUARIUS SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET35A(FORMERLYVOLUME9,PAGE68),OFTHEMAPAND/ORPLATRECORDS OFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS
Sale to be held online at storagetreasures.com. Property will be sold to the highest bidder at the time of auction. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reservestherighttowithdrawpropertyfromsaleordenyanybidder Propertywillbe soldintheentirecontentsofeachstorageunit.Propertybeingsoldincludesgeneral household items, boxes, tools, furniture, appliances, children's toy's and personal goods. Propertyincludescontentsofspacesoffollowingtenants: LockawayStorage105-6421Hwy105W SteA,Conroe,TX77304-281-560-4331: KristaAlvarez
Milah Miller Monica Deason, Kevin Anderson, Donna McHenry Nick Merka, Grant Rowland,DevinWyble,andAnnetteBarrick
Lockaway Storage Little Egypt – 11219 Little Egypt Rd, Conroe, TX 77304- 281-6587655
Published Date(s): Wednesday July 29, 2026 and Wednesday August 5, 2026 CharlesElston Pleasecontact:https://www.lockaway-storage.com/contact-us/
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
BlueGate-Conroe,10985SleepyHollowRdConroe,TX77385herebygivesNOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, containing household and other goods will be sold for cards on August 20, 2026 at 1:00pm. with the contents being sold to the highest bidder Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord's lien, in accordance with Texas Statutes Section 53.00153.286,andwillbeheldonlineatwww.storagetreasures.com
B29TedWhitelaw&ConcettaSpooner
Published Dates: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026
NOTICETOCREDITORS
NoticeisherebygiventhatonJuly9,2026,EbelGunnwasdulyappointedasIndependent ExecutoroftheEstateofMartinGunninCauseNo26-50038-P,ProbateCourtNo.1,Montgomery County TexasandLettersTestamentaryhavebeenissuedtoEbeleGunn.
Notice is hereby given that Mini Mall Storage will sell the contents of the storage unitslistedbelowatapublicauctiontosatisfyalandlord'slien,pursuanttoChapter59ofthe TexasStatutes–PropertyCode.Thesalewilltakeplaceonwww.StorageTreasures.comon August12,2026,at10am.Unitswillbeavailableforviewingpriortothesale.Contentswill besoldtothehighestbidder andallsalesarefinal. Thesellerreservestherighttowithdraw the property at any time before the sale or refuse any bids. The property to be sold is describedas“generalhouseholditems”unlessotherwisenoted.
Estrada – tools, dresser metal shelving, suitcase rocking chairs, totes, turkey fryer mirror, dining table, couch and men's Vans shoes. Jazmin Layton – bed frame with headboardandqueenmattress.
Mini Mall Storage at 201 N WashingtonAve Cleveland, TX 77327 will have four units; Beverly Howard – gaming chair bb gun, indoor fireplace heater small BBQ pit, air mattress, boxes, furniture and shelves.Adolfo Medina – TV, organizer, men's Nike shoes, wood chairs, recliner coffee table, clothing, couch, game controllers, small BBQ pit, lamp and speakers. Clarence Desha – 2 cast iron stands, wood shelf, Skill saw, sockets, Ryobi drill,toolbox,tacklebox,totes,boxes,Christmasitems,woodtableandmattress.Douglas Burns–2TV's,woodheadboard,woodtables,dressers,stepladder,couch's,boxes,totes, printer chairsandfan.
Mini Mall Storage at 288 County Rd 388 Cleveland,TX 77328 will have one unit; LafandaSutton–dresser woodchair livingchairsandendtables.
Mini Mall Storage at 18401 Woodland Forest Dr Conore,TX 77306 will have two units;BreannaPierce–totes,small&largekid'stoys,boxes,suitcase,clothing,books,bed frame and bags. Lauren Turner - 2 suitcases, bags, kids play set toy, clothing, bedding, shoesandpillows.
MiniMallStorageat16842TX-105Conroe,TX77303will
Elizabeth Monroy; recliner tables w/ glass tops, Whirlpool Mini Fridge,
& decorations, mattress & box spring, fryer stand, bed frame,
Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of IndependentAdministrationIntestate
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: CHRISTY L. KEETON, ALSO KNOWN AS CHRISTYKEETON,Deceased
GREETING:
YouarecommandedtoappearandanswertotheApplicationtoDetermineHeirshipandfor LettersofIndependentAdministration-IntestatefiledbyJohnV Keeton,atorbefore10 o'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen(10)daysfromthedateofPublication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the CourthouseinConroe,Texas.Saidapplicationwasfiledon02/24/2026.
Thenatureofsaidproceedingbeingsubstantiallyasfollows,towit: Determinewhotheheirsandonlyheirsofthedecedentareandtheirrespectiveshares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to whichapplicantmaybeentitled.
Given under my hand and seal of said Court in Conroe, Texas on this the 12th day of May 2026.
This week, we proudly honor George “Thumper” Walters as our Veteran of the Week. Patriotism runs deepintheWaltersfamily Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky George was surroundedbyexamplesof military devotion. Six of his uncles and all three of his brothers served their country across various branches of the Armed Forces In 1972, while attending Indiana University, George was drafted into the United States Army
GeorgewassenttoFort Knox, Kentucky for basic training where his unique, albeit unconventional military skill-set quickly caught the attention of leadership When commanders asked if anyone had experience installing tile floors, George stepped forward, drawing on his experience doing this type of work as a teenager He spent his early weeks in Armybootcamplayingtile in the offices of a Major and a Sergeant Major Because this duty delayed the Army’s standard regime, he was recycled into the next training unit. However, his hard work earned him a rare reward: theexceptionalprivilegeof returning home every weekend during basic training.
sent Fort Knox, for basic where his unique, albeit skill-set the attention of When manders asked if anyone experience installing tile floors, George drawing doing this work as a his early in Armybootcamplaying offices a and Sergeant this delayed the into the training his hard work him rare privilegeof weekend during basic
Following Fort Knox, George reported to Fort Gordon, Georgia, to train asaradioteletypeoperator Despite never having learned to type, the Army stationed him in Germany, where he adapted quickly toadvancedandunfamiliar communication equipment. George soon found himself executing secret maneuvers across Germany and France, and he waseventuallydeployedto asecureisolatedcommunications site near Worms, Germany
It was during this European tour that George earned his famous moniker, “Thumper ”
Whilehuntingwildboarin a dense German forest, George heard a heavy, rhythmic pounding on the forestfloor Preparingfora chargingboar hestoodhis ground, only to discover thesourceofthenoisewas a massive, fifteen-pound G
buddies never let him forget the hunt, and the nicknamestuck.
This week, we proudly honor George “Thumper” as our of runs inthe family up in Louisville, George was surrounded of devotion. Six of uncles three of brothers served their across various branches of Armed In 1972, while Indiana Univerdrafted into United States Army Fort reported Georgia, to aradio operator to type, the him in where adapted and communication equipGeorge himself executing across many he was deployedto communications near home chose to He joined National his older who Captain.George Candidate (OCS) earned his as ant, further proving his leadershipabilities.
Getting back to civilian life, George attended the University of Texas for a semester However, he then decided to transition intothefieldsofrealestate, construction, and land development He soon marriedadedicateddoctor who worked in public healthwith the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.
H never the hunt, and nickname to civilian Texas for semester fields real land development married healthwith (CDC) Atlanta.
After completing his active-duty service in 1974, George returned home but chose to keep serving He joined the National Guard alongside his older brother, who was aCaptain.Georgeattended Officer Candidate School (OCS) and earned his commission as a Lieutenant, further proving his leadershipabilities.
George and his wife eventually made their home in Round Rock, Texas. When George first arrived,RoundRockwasa small town of just 15,000 residents. Over the years, as the population blossomed to 120,000, George played a tangible role in that growth by building local homes and developingproperty Today,hestill enjoys building projects, spendingtimewithhistwo grown daughters and four grandchildren, attending S
remaining active in his church George also continues to support his fellow service members through local Veteran’s Group meetings at Lone StarHonorFlight“105”in Conroe,Texas.
George and his wife eventually Rock, When George wasa town of just Over as the population blos120,000, George played a role homes and Today, timewithhis grandchildren, S nd y ho l a d active in church George also to support local Veteran’s at Star Conroe, this tour that n hi mou wild in German a heavy, pounding on floor stood to G m n
Thank you, George, for your enduring service to our nation and your continueddedicationtoour community Congratulations on being MCN s VeteranoftheWeek.
you, George, your nation and continueddedication our of Week.
