WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 50 Section 1 8 pages
December 17, 2025 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Gladys Adams
Montgomery County’s Only Locally Owned Newspaper
Established 1995
Montgomery County News
Montgomery, Texas 77356
50 Weekly
PRE-SRT POSTAGE PD #80 MONTG. TX
PBOX Magnolia, TX 77353
Texas MEDC Meeting Sparks Honoring our Veterans Weekly Concern over the Future at the New Gas Prices Montgomery of the Community Center Cemetery
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, a v e r a g i n g $ 2 . 4 1 / g t o d a y, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 18.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.618 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.92/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.55/g, a difference of $2.63/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.92/g while the highest was $4.55/g, a difference of $2.63/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85/g today. The national average is down 22.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 12.6 cents per gallon lower 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 ten years: December 15, 2024: $2.49/g (U.S. Average: $2.98/g) December 15, 2023: $2.49/g (U.S. Average: $3.05/g) December 15, 2022: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g) December 15, 2021: $2.86/g (U.S. Average: $3.32/g) December 15, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) December 15, 2019: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g) December 15, 2018: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g) December 15, 2017: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g) December 15, 2016: $2.03/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g) December 15, 2015: $1.79/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.37/g, down 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.57/g. San Antonio- $2.60/g, up 28.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.32/g. Austin- $2.59/g, up 19.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.40/g. “For the third straight week, the national average price of gasoline has fallen, once again setting a new multi-year low,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Just ahead of Christmas, the national average stands at its lowest level since March 12, 2021, delivering weekly savings of nearly $400 million compared to this time last year. Gas prices are now lower in a majority of states, and the good news is that the downward trend may continue into the closing innings of 2025, with further declines likely across much of the country. That’s being driven by refineries wrapping up maintenance and boosting output to near summer highs, increasing fuel supply, while additional oil production from OPEC has pressured crude prices lower as well.” SOURCE GasBuddy
Index Community................2, 5, 8 Commentary...................3, 4, 5
by Ruben Borjas, Jr The Montgomery City Council held their regular council meeting December 9th which brought concerns over one consent agenda item concerning the Historic Montgomery Community Center. A Montgomery Economic Development Corporation Special Meeting from their November 18th gathering had some citizens on edge believing that the MEDC had voted to condemn the Montgomery Community Center, thinking that the building was ready for wrecking ball. The November meeting involved the MEDC, Montgomery City Administrator Brent Walker; Ward, Getz & Associates LLC, or WGAConsulting Engineers; and Buckson
Landscape Architects, a trusted landscape subcontractor firm that WGA uses for its projects. At the heart of the discussion is the Montgomery ‘Downtown Improvement Project,’ which is being proposed by the MEDC to truly bring Historic Montgomery into the 21st Century, and foster better water and sewer concerns on McCown Street to the downtown businesses and Community Center grounds, which centers around the 1948 building with a Memorial for World War II Veterans in front. Planners began to consider what is best for the council to consider as more and more new residential developments come online in Montgomery proper. The issue for Historic Montgomery is the fate of a
by David Hamaker
historic building that has played its role in the city’s growth for the past 77 years, and with the the town’s limited footprint for expansion of the historic district, space is a grave concern as to whether the building, with its small square footage, should remain in place. Or should
it be moved to allow for better use of the community center grounds for market days, concerts, additional parking, and for an updated space that will be better suited to See MEDC , page 2
Mary McCoy Shares Her Elvis Room
Mary Mc Coy holding a photo of her guest hosting at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last year by Ruben Borjas, Jr
M o n t g o m e r y McCoy, is a legend in the C o u n t y ’ s o w n M a r y radio world. When she first
signed on at KMCO in Conroe, Queen Elizabeth II, was still a CrownPrincess 74 years ago. M a r y, n o w t h e r a d i o personality with the longest career in The World, still keeps her schedule at KStar Radio/KVST 99.7 FM. McCoy’s history with Elvis Presley, most thought happened at Conroe High School, but their first meeting was actually in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the headquarters of the Louisiana Hayride, on the steps outside the venue where he sang. Elvis actually approached her and introduced himself, even though she knew who h e w a s a l r e a d y. T h e interesting thing is that Elvis always had girls intow, and she never wanted to interfere with girls around him. It was McCoy’s daughter Kim, who started assembling the accolades and mementos of Elvis in a special room at her Conroe residence, and MCN was See McCoy , page 4
The Freedom Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented our annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor our veterans at the New Montgomery cemetery. We had cool temperatures and a great turn-out for this event. We would like to thank our sponsors and our volunteers that contributed to making this a huge success. The mission is of Wreaths Across America is to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom! Quoting our 40th US President, Ronald Reagan, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We do not pass it on in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children or our children's children what it was once like where men were free.” We didn't just decorate some veteran's gravesite for Christmas, and we didn't mark them to mark the end of their life but to celebrate the life of that veteran. The wreath is a gift of appreciation from a grateful nation
See Wreath, page 2 Hey, Montgomery! Our local Masonic Lodge #25 is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome! To save time, you can complete your health history interview online before you come in to donate. Go to https://cflexpress.giveblood. org/ and complete the same day as your appointment.
Church Directory..............5 Legals.............................6, 7 Business Directory.............8
Every donation makes a difference—thank you for helping support our community!
www.montgomerycountynews.net
Page 2, Montgomery County News, Wednesday, December 17, 2025
SPORTS
Six Straight Victory, Texans Grounding the Cardinals 40-20 By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News
Houston, Texas: It was the legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi who said. "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Winning is becoming a habit in Houston as the Texans win their sixth straight game in front of the hometown fans grounding the Arizona Cardinals 4020. I got call this week calling my attention to the fact that I wrote last week t h a t t h e Te x a n s w e r e playing the St. Louis Cardinals. The truth be known, St. Louis or Arizona the Cardinals got defeathered. It was a game of firsts for the Texans, the longest run from scrimmage, the longest kick return, the most rushing yards, and the widest winning score this season. Right off the practice field Jawhar Jordan had a beautiful fifty (50) yard run from scrimmage and was the first back to rush for one
McCoy from page 1
honored to be the first media outlet invited to view the treasure. The prized photo of Mary as a 16 year old cheekto-cheek with the eventual King of Rock and Roll, who was but a few years older, has a prime spot amongst the cardboard cuts of the superstar who back in the mid-50s was still an up and coming star. The room is filled with McCoy’s well deserved awards and formal recognitions that she has received over the decades. Mary is a Down to Earth Lady with a voice made for radio, and a string of luck that has saved her career multiple times. She started her career soon after radio in Conroe was birthed, and she hasn’t looked back. The Elvis Room is a place for McCoy to go, relax,
MEDC from page 1
accommodate a community for events and gatherings, and be a welcoming space that citizens and travelers will actually want to visit and economically support the town. As the community center currently stands now, it is in desperate need of repair, with an outdated and leaky roof, porous limestone that has weakened wall mounts, mold, non-ADA compliant bathrooms, and other issues that will take hundreds of thousands of dollars to begin to make right, with some fearing hidden costs that will spike out of control. Many Montgomery legacy citizens like Councilwoman Cheryl Fox have a long family history with the building. “I think it has historic value,” said Fox reflecting on her memories with the building. “To my family, it has historic value all the way back.” City Administrator Brent Walker, is extremely confident that with the state of the building, the entire footprint will have to be gutted, bringing to life possible environmental concerns for asbestos, lead
hundred (100) yards this season. He went on to have fifteen (15) carries for one hundred and one (101) yards. Kickoff specialist Jaylin Noel lit it up with a sixty-nine (69) yard spectacular run back to put in the Texans in scoring position. C.J. Stroud, calm and cool, had a terrific day with twenty-two (22) attempts for two hundred and sixty (260) yards with three (3) touchdown passes with two (2) of those TDs to wide receiver Nico Collins. Collins looked impressive as he was physical all day long with three (3) receptions for eight-five (85) yards. Tight end Dalton Schultz had a breakout game with a record nine (9) receptions for seventy-six (76) yards and a touchdown. He needs to be used more in this offense. Azeez Al-Shaair was a beast leading the team with seven (7) solo tackles with five (5) assists. Fellow defensive back Kamari grabbed a pick in the endzone to stop a Cardinals' drive. As the head coach Ryans pointed out it was truly a complimentary game with all the units making a positive impact on the
outcome of the game. The most interesting play took place in the first quarter, in the red zone, when Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud lined up under center when the play called for him to be in the shotgun formation. The ball was snapped at Marks, who scooped up the ball and shot into the endzone like a missile, adding another touchdown for the hometown team. After the game, Texans' head coach Ryans confessed that it was a miscue that luckily turned “Houston Texans’ tight end Dalton Schultz had a breakout game with eight (8) receptions for seventy-six (76) yards and a touchdown in their victory against the into a positive result. Arizona Cardinals 40-20 in NRG Stadium.” In other AFC South Division action, the (8-6) Indianapolis Colts lost against the Settle Seahawks 18-16, the (104) Jacksonville Jaguars jammed the Jets 48-20 and t h e ( 2 - 1 2 ) Te n n e s s e e Titans lost against the San Francisco 49er's 37-24. The Texans are firmly in second place in their division. The (9-5) Houston Texans take on the (2-12) Las Vegas Raiders in a late game, so read all about your hometown team in your hometown paper.
reminisce, while enjoying music or entertaining friends and family. It represents a life’s achievement that is unmatched in The World in regards to radio longevity, and more than likely will stand for a long time. Mary’s ability to sing, and her participation in talent shows in Conroe in the late early 1950s got her recognized, and a desperate radio station owner sought her out for her singing talent with a simple 15 minute show. McCoy is her own worst critic, and when she heard her own voice on the radio the first time, she thought her career was over. To her surprise a sponsor, the Brown Sinclair Service Station in Conroe backed her, and her radio career started, at the age of 12, on a wing and a prayer. By the time Elvis began making waves, Mary was a seasoned radio personality, and he actually knew of
McCoy when they met in Shreveport on the steps of the Louisiana Hayride. They only met those few times in her youth, but the lasting impact of the encounters have stretched for a lifetime. McCoy remembers living in a tent her first four years in Conroe on the site of the future Pepsi Bottling plant on Frazier. She remembers facing the social stigma of tent living, and was relieved when they were finally in an actual house. Mary has shared the stage with some of Country Music’s greatest talents, and has guest hosted at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville several times. In the 1970s and 80s, the station would send her to Nashville for interviews. It was on one trip when at the airport she busted her recorder, and in being tasked to bring back recorded interviews or not come back
at all, Mary was dejected. That is, until she was approached on Lower Broadway by the famous country stand-up comedian and long-time Grand Ole Opry member Jerry Clower, who was a radioman in the US Navy during the Pacific Campaign in World War II. Mary was amazed to see Clower with nothing but a paperclip and pocket-knife, sit down next to her, and commence with surgery on her recorder, bringing it back to life. “Jerry Clower saved my career that day,” said McCoy. “I had just kept thinking that my days behind the microphone were done until Clower walked up.” Pictured on the wall are Mary’s parents Tom McCoy (1895-1956) and her mother Artimese Eleontine McCoy (1910-2001). When her father fell ill and eventually passed away, the station
increased her pay to $30 dollars per week, an incredible sum at the time for a teenager. Her mother of Italian heritage was born in Mansfield, and even before Mary worked at the radio station she was tasked with opening the building and warming up the equipment in the mornings. McCoy has been inducted into multiple Halls, such as the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010; the Radio Hall of Fame in 2024; and the Country Radio Hall of Fame this year. Of course she received her Guinness World Record in April 2022, when she was noted as the female on-air personality with the longest career at almost 72 years. Add a few more years down the road, and she is the Queen of all on-airs DJs around The World. Mary’s Elvis Room is filled with Proclamations, Resolutions, Certificates of
Inductions, and Recognitions. Her first single ‘Deep Elem Blues,’ is posted to the wall, done with The Cyclones, and can be heard on You Tube. The song is a tribute to the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas, dating back to 1923, which was the neighborhood of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Lead Belly, and Bill Neely. Even when McCoy broke her neck in 2000, the episode couldn’t keep her off the airwaves, working for months on end with a halo brace with screws stuck in her skull, but she endured. Mary is dedicated to her work, and thankfully hasn’t really thought of the r-word, but it will be a realization one d a y, b u t f o r n o w s h e continues to be the Queen of Montgomery County’s radio personalities, and now The World.
paint, plumbing, and electrical concerns for a building built before 1950. “You can see that all the drop ceilings are falling,” said Brent Walker. “So, if you do anything to it, you're going to have to start from scratch, and tear it all out.” Other considerations to evaluate are how important is the history of the building on its footprint, as compared to the historical importance of the site of the first courthouse in Montgomery County. Besides being the site of gatherings and community events for a small town it, the community center building had its uses, but the potential for the grounds with its ability to rejuvenate Historic Montgomery, to make its an inviting location for families with an updated facility properly placed farther north to open the grounds farther for park, concert, market days, etc. Then there is the possible relocation for the War Memorial to allow families and community members to properly reflect, to perhaps sit and gather to remember The Fallen from Our Nations conflicts, and even for possible c e r e m o n i e s i n remembrance. And with nothing truly set in stone in
regards to planning, the only thing the MEDC approved in their November special meeting was to vote to authorize to begin design on t h e D o w n t o w n Improvement Project, which also entails either the update of water and sewer lines, and other utility concerns. Buckson Landscape Architects Vice President & COO Cathleen Lynch, who presented for the subcontractor at the November MEDC meeting, noted about the possible considerations for limestone reuse on the current building or any rebuild as being very discouraging. “It's very porous,” said Ly n c h , s p e a k i n g i n reference to community centers limestone facade. “We don't really know if it’s structurally compatible with uses on a building to be safe.” At the December 9th council meeting, City Administrator Brent Walker, expressed concern over the small floor space offered in the current building making it inadequate for a growing c o m m u n i t y, i n a w a y advocating to upgrade the building to Wi-Fi from dialup internet, but suggested a way to incorporate certain elements of the old building into a newer complex.
“We can save the cornerstones for reuse,” said Walker, offering an olive branch to those who have a sentimental connection to the tired old building. One comment overhead, was to keep the bare footprint of the
building, if moved, for square dance events, as a way to remember the old building with any new developments on the grounds. And with the issue tabled until January, thanks to Councilwoman Fox’s motion, perhaps the
upcoming holiday period can prompt all parties concerned to compromise on the future of the community center grounds, and the successful possibilities for Historic Montgomery it holds.
Honoring our Veterans at the New Montgomery Cemetery
news@montgomerycountynews.net
www.montgomerycountynews.net
Montgomery County News, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Page 3
WEEKLY COLUMNS
The grandparent effect
By Kent Pendleton, AAMS, Pendle Hill Advisors, LLC Family & Lifestyle Exploring the practical and emotional influence on your life. The scent of Nana's perfume, the sound of Grandpa's laugh...These small sensory memories often leave the deepest impressions on children. Impressions that will last a lifetime. Without question, grandparents hold a cherished place in our lives. While experiences vary, the grandparentgrandchild bond is commonly viewed as one of the most emotionally important relationships, second only to the parentchild relationship. As we live longer and more actively, becoming a grandparent is more than a milestone; it's a significant opportunity to fully embrace the role and all it h a s t o o f f e r. R e c e n t research shows the many a d v a n t a g e s o f grandparenting, from improved cognitive
function to increased physical abilities. But, beyond the science is a renewed sense of purpose, a second chance at nurturing tiny humans with the element of additional life experience. Of course, stepping into this role will require patience and adjustment as you grow alongside your children and grandchildren. Let's explore what it truly means to be a grandparent – emotionally and practically. The emotional side There is a powerful identity shift that happens when moving from the role of parent to grandparent. Most agree that grandparenting is a remarkably different experience; one with more freedom and less pressure. Others may describe it as more fun and less responsibility. It's a chance to be present so you can focus on creating a loving bond with your grandchild without the stress of discipline. As a grandparent, you're no longer the primary caregiver; instead, you become a guiding and supportive figure for your family. This role allows you to build a bond with your grandchildren while nurturing a new dimension of your relationship with your adult children. While there's a sense of joy and pride watching your children take on
parenthood, it can also stir up other emotions. You might find yourself mourning the loss of the traditional caregiving role you've held all these years. But it's important to acknowledge and understand this dynamic shift so you can help support your adult children in their path to parenting. Keep the lines of communication open and ask how you can best support them. Also, don't be afraid to tell them how you've envisioned your role as a grandparent, so you can work through expectations together. A grandchild can provide you with emotional fulfillment and a renewed sense of connection, especially at a time in life when adults may experience loneliness. This relationship is mutually beneficial. Not only do grandchildren benefit from having another caring adult in their corner as they grow up, but grandparents find purpose in actively teaching important life lessons. According to a recent study by TheSeniorList.com, grandparents aim to instill respect for others (88%), manners and politeness (85%), independence and self-sufficiency (70%), work ethic (62%) and cultural or family traditions (61%). Strengthen your bond With thoughtful
intention, you can build a close relationship with your grandkids. · Host regular video or phone calls to stay connected · Support their interests by showing up or checking in · Bond over a s h a r e d a h o b b y, l i k e bowling or puzzles · Plan regular outings they can count on · Pass down family stories they can share across generations The practical side As it turns out, wisdom and guidance aren't the only things grandparents are sharing with their grandkids. The same study found that grandparents spend an average of $4,000 a year on common expenditures including gifts for special occasions, clothing and shoes, entertainment (such as toys and movies) and dining out. You may decide to make your grandchildren a part of your estate plan or even set aside a separate savings account for big milestone expenses like their first car or college tuition. These gestures can be meaningful, but you should consider your own retirement needs before committing to this kind of contribution. After all, only 14% of grandparents who provide monetary assis-
tance believe it significantly impacts their grandchildren's success. Yo u r l o v e , e m o t i o n a l support and presence prove more valuable than dollars. There are also many meaningful non-monetary ways to support your grandchildren's practical needs. If you're retired or have a flexible schedule, you could offer to pick them up from school once a week or plan a monthly one-on-one outing. After all, these activities offer valuable quality time and a chance to share advice or guidance, which were cited as the most popular nonfinancial ways to enrich grandkids' lives. Studies show there are physical benefits to being a grandparent, too. Older adults who spend time with grandkids tend to be more active, warding off lifeshorteners like heart disease and diabetes. In fact, half of grandparents who participated at least occasionally in their grandchildren's lives were more likely to be alive five years later than those who had no involvement. No matter if they call you Nana or Grammy, Pop or Grandpa, know you're playing an important role in your grandchildren's lives – one that will make a lasting impact on their character and leave a
legacy worthy of pride. Pendle Hill Advisors is proud to contribute to the Montgomery County News with our weekly curated financial news and topics. If you have any questions about the markets, your financial plan, or anything, please feel free to reach out to our office for a no cost initial consultation. Kent Pendleton, AAMS® Financial Advisor, RJFS Pendle Hill Advisors LLC 14375 Liberty St, Ste 109 | Montgomery, TX 77356 T 936-297-8267 Kent.Pendleton@raym ondjames.com | www.raymondjames.com/ pendlehilladvisors Material created by Raymond James for use by its advisors. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, I n c . M e m b e r FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Pendle Hill Advisors is not registered broker dealers and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Sources: Legacy Project, World Humanitarian Movement, Reuters
Real Estate Corner with Megan Stultz Small cell GI lymphoma: PET TALK
A hidden cancer behind feline digestive issues
It’s not unusual for cats to have the occasional upset stomach, but when issues persist, something more serious could be going on. One possible hidden cause is small cell gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma, a type of cancer that develops in the digestive tract and interferes with how the body absorbs nutrients. Because its signs resemble many common stomach issues, it can be hard to recognize. Dr. Regina Hayburn, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares what cat owners should know about small cell GI lymphoma, from recognizing warning signs to understanding how it’s diagnosed and treated. Understanding The Disease & Its Signs Lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes — immune cells that help the body fight infection —
that causes both an overproduction of these cells and hinders their ability to function as they should. Because the GI tract contains a large number of these cells, it’s a common place for lymphoma to develop in cats. “Small cell GI lymphoma is the most common cancer of a cat’s digestive system and a highly prevalent feline cancer overall,” Hayburn said. “It can form anywhere along the digestive tract, including the stomach, small intestine, or colon.” This cancer is thought to be a spectrum of disease with inflammatory bowel disease, which is characterized by chronic inflammation in the GI tract that leads to abnormalities in the intestinal walls. This can alter how food and water move through the system and are absorbed. Unlike large cell GI lymphoma — a much rarer
form that causes sudden, severe illness — small cell GI lymphoma develops slowly, with signs often progressing over months to years. “Because of the impaired motility and absorption, chronic vomiting and diarrhea are common, along with weight loss and decreased appetite, although some cats maintain a normal or even increased appetite in early stages,” Hayburn said. “As the disease progresses, cats often stop eating, vomit more frequently, and become increasingly lethargic and generally unwell due to chronic illness and weight loss.” Getting A Diagnosis Because symptoms resemble other digestive issues, the condition can be difficult to identify without proper testing. Bloodwork to evaluate overall health is an important first step. While an abdominal ultrasound can show thickened GI wall layers or changes to the intestinal walls, it can’t confirm cancer. The only way to definitively diagnose GI lymphoma is through a tissue biopsy — removing a tissue sample for microscopic examination. “Tissue biopsy can be done by endoscopy or surgery,” Hayburn said. “Endoscopic biopsies are minimally invasive but
before you're emotionally furniture will fit. (A tape ready or before your home measure is your best friend here!) is ready to be viewed.
Mistake #1: Listing your home too soon - either
Mistake #5: Packing too late. On average, it takes 3-5 full days to pack up a three-bedroom house. Triple or quadruple that number if you only want to pack in the evening hours. Slow and steady wins the Mistake #3: Expecting packing race. new appliances, furniture, or home decor to be Want to sell without delivered overnight. While snags? I'd love to help pandemic delays are a make that happen! thing of the past, it can take -Megan Stultz weeks or months to Call or Text 936-537-2587 schedule delivery. Megan@SouthernMistake #4: Misunder- L u x u r y . c o m standing the layout of your w w w . S o u t h e r n new home and whether Luxury.com your current or new
obtain really small pieces of tissue. Surgical biopsies can collect tissue samples from different parts of the intestine and include full intestinal thickness samples, but the con of this is that it’s an openabdomen surgery.” Once tissue is collected, veterinarians use additional tests to distinguish GI lymphoma from conditions like irritable bowel disease, which appears similar under ultrasound but requires different treatment. Treatment Options Small cell GI lymphoma is treatable but often requires long-term chemotherapy. “The most common treatments involve oral c h e m o t h e r a p y (Chlorambucil) given at home and oral steroids (prednisolone). These medications can be given long-term and help control
this disease for years,” Hayburn said. “This is generally well tolerated, but oral medications can be challenging for some cats.” Because of this, veterinarians at Texas A&M are exploring new treatment options. “We have a clinical trial generously funded by EveryCat Health looking at using radiation therapy in relapse cases, or those that did not see improvement with chemotherapy,” Hayburn said. “This would make treatment easier for cats who are difficult to orally medicate or who don’t like frequent veterinary visits.” When undergoing chemotherapy treatment, success is measured by how the cat feels rather than imaging results. “ A b d o m i n a l ultrasounds might still show visible signs of the
Mistake #2: Put your belongings in storage for months and months without thinking about them (and unnecessarily racking up monthly storage fees).
We all make mistakes. But with a little extra planning and know-how, you can sidestep the following pitfalls the next time selling is on the mind:
cancer even when the cat is feeling much better,” Hayburn said. “As long as the cat’s physical symptoms are managed — where the cat is eating well, gaining weight, and having minimal to no vomiting and diarrhea — the treatment plan is likely effective and doesn’t need to be changed.” With early detection and attentive care, many cats go on to live happy, comfortable lives for years after diagnosis. 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.
news@montgomerycountynews.net
www.montgomerycountynews.net
Page 4, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Montgomery County News
OPINION / EDITORIAL Ruben Is A Picture Worth a Thousand Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings I recently saw a photo from the New York Sun Facebook Page that intrigued me. It was a model, presumably from the 1970s. At first I thought she might be Jerry Hall, the former wife of Mick Jagger,
but it didn’t pan out. She may have been a professional model, or maybe not. She may have been unclothed, or not, but I remember those tight strapless tops that girls and women would wear back
Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Thursday Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Friday Sunny, with a high near 64. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. MondayPartly sunny, with a high near 76.
Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Johanna Cheatham Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Eva Raines, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356
Editor’s Express Your letters are appreciated and will be published as space will allow. We ask that you furnish facts that pertain to your letter, which you sign with your signature, address and daytime phone number to verify the author. We hold the right to edit or not publish letters that may not conform to the mission of this paper. Mail, Fax or E-mail: Montgomery County News, 14375 Liberty St, P.O. Box 1, Montgomery, Texas 77356-0001, Fax 936-597-6395, E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net Web page: http://www.montgomerycountynews.net
Words? then. Nonetheless, I cropped the picture to be more family friendly, so let’s think positive. I got to thinking about the photo the day after I saw it in my FB feed for a second day, then I started with thoughts of i d e n t i f i c a t i o n . I t ’s impossible of course. If she were a song it would have been called an ‘earworm,’ the obsessive compulsive version of ‘stuck song syndrome,’ which is now being reduced with the AHA Music Chrome plugin on the browser, which has mostly reduced my earworm concerns. I’m not sure of the phobia of not knowing a person in a photograph, perhaps ‘eyeworm,’ who knows, but in studying the photo, my mind suddenly jumped alive with seeing a person and had conclusions suddenly thrust upon me. I most certainly hope that the young lady (let’s call her Laura, the name of a 5th grade crush of mine, who passed on at 45) is now a happy grandmother enjoying retirement somewhere, and has led a mostly worry-free life. It’s hard to believe that the tail end of baby boomers of which Laura was one, are just about ready to enter their retirement years, and being a Gen-Xer myself, and having been retired for years, I missed out on a whole other life I could have been living. But let’s look at Laura’s life. In the picture she shows the bare bones facade of herself, with no additional amenities, and honestly, most men would swipe to the next pic, not giving it a second thought. Each looking for perfection that will never present itself. Laura is a young lady, perhaps 21, or 23; in her late 60s today, and if you will find her beauty to be extraordinary. Perfect. You wouldn’t be wrong. Now let me explain. Of course, most will s a y, “ S h e ’s n o t e v e n wearing make-up,” or she has spots, too many freckles, or her hair is not done up. Others may be more critical in how her face, eyes, eyebrows, lips, and even shoulders are not symmetrical. Still others may see unsightly attached earlobes, skin moles, or skin that may not be as moist and supple as it
should be. Even her nostrils and philtrum look a bit off. All of the criticisms have valid points, no doubt, but by my assessment of Laura … I see … well … ‘perfection;’ which lies in her multiple imperfections; or rather the combination of her imperfections that make her perfect. The bravery Laura displayed in allowing the photo to be taken is one thing, she obviously looked in the mirror her entire life, and knew what fashion magazine editors like Anna Wintour would be seeing in pushing models publication. Symmetry. Michaela Bercu for Wintour was as close to perfection back in 1988 as you could come, which is why photo editors have got out their magnifying loupes in scanning for everything the opposite that Laura displayed. And we haven’t even got to her psyche. The 1970s for models were intense, as it is up to modern times. The easy availability of drugs, alcohol, parties, and the formula for success; to stay forever thin, did take their toll on the subjects. And it gets even worse, when mothers allowed their preteens daughters like Brooke Shields or Eva Ionseco, to get involved with their placement in adult domains that should never have been broached. All of it deals with pressure for success, and money; and the willingness to part with your dignity for the pursuit of it. The negative influences don’t stop there. Just to get somewhere, the sausage making portion to get the success of the process, required the sick attention paid to Harvey Weinstein types at all levels. And just to get to that point, some, not all, may have had to deal with abuse by family, friends, or other influences that were supposed to be supporters instead of predators. I for sure hope that none of that happened to Laura, but I know she’s experienced pain in seeing the gash on her forehead, and some shading under her left eye that could have been another incident. And I pray that her husband treated her with true love and respect. Incredibly, I’ve met
Laura’s face before, well, not the exact face, but a representation of the imperfections that forced attention to the perfection. And in retrospect it pained me to lose it by the most unfortunate of situations. Just recently I was listening to one of those YouTube stories that I take in to relax after finishing a piece of writing. And the ones about lost loves or found children resonate with me, because I failed to launch in that respect, although something promising was taking hold just before I presented with my illness. It was one of the biggest ‘what ifs’ of my life. And with divorce so prevalent, it irks me to no end why couples don’t try harder in their relationships, especially with the complaints of the dating scene that are being made. With my overnight writing sessions at times, especially the weeks with dual all-nighters, I have a habit of waking at precisely 3:45-6 am on the weekend. With an iPad hovering above my bed, I turn on anything that interests me. The story I was listening to this weekend in trying to fall asleep again involved a father’s intentions, which in most stories can go either way, good, bad, and of course no involvement at all. Undoubtedly we all have father’s, and whatever part they play in our lives, most of us don’t put two and two together, and if we do, it’s later in life. Now I understand why my father sent me prophylactics while I was overseas. I took the gesture as encouragement, and I didn’t disappoint, to my shame. It’s reflective of how I greet ladies today with my natural aristocratic flirting and the kissing and holding of their hands after shaking for much much longer than is generally appropriate. Another part of my case I put together is my half-sister (hence my fathers postage to me in Europe), 18 months older than me, a secret held until I was 31, not knowing I had been an uncle since I was 17. It all plays its part in how my life has played out, and if my father wouldn’t have been so damn secretive and told me his story when I was much younger, I would have tried
Photo Credit: NY Sun Facebook Page harder at relationships over meaningless avenues with dead ends. And after meeting my new sibling, I started to really try with a Galleria lunch partner in my corporate building at The Lakes of Post Oak. She was a creature of habit too, leaving the lobby at the same time I did, and one day soon after I asked if I could walk with her. And in those lunches, the appreciation for the imperfections grew on me. She was from a different company, and I was just about ready to ask her out after Memorial Day for real with contact info and everything, then my cancer hit the Friday before. Game over. And when I got back to the office in November, she had moved on; plus with a common name, finding her to explain the absence was virtually impossible. There is a reason for every one of our actions. And if my story helps one person correct from a life of predestined solitude, then perhaps my journey was worth it. Seeing Laura’s picture on the internet did spark those thousand words. The real Laura from my life, did go on to travel, marry, and have children before she was killed in a tragic auto accident, north of here, near Buffalo. When we ‘look’ at someone, do we really ‘see’ them? Those two words are so different, and when many relationships are based on looking, when it comes down to getting to the nuts and bolts of living, you finally see what is really going on, and for many it’s simply too late. So is an eyeworm worth a thousand words? Definitely. And if knows the name of Laura (the model), please let me know. Ruben can be reached at: ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
FOOD & DRINK Burger Fresh Montgomery’s #3 Burger Basket by Rben Borjas, Jr Located in the historic town, Burger Fresh Montgomery, has been located across from the Community Center for many years, it being previously associated with Burger Fresh in Conroe, when it was purchased by current owner Tae Lee in 2017, original menu and all. There is a rustic old fashioned feel about the place, no doubt, but customers don’t go there for the aesthetics, because their burgers have been recognized far from the bounds of Montgomery proper. BF - M has been awarded ‘Best Burger’ by Texas Monthly Magazine, a ½ lb Angus Beef creation on a brilliant Jalapeño Sourdough bun, topped with grilled onions, bell peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese, bacon and avocado. The Montgomery shop has also been
recognized by KPRC Channel 2 TV News and 104 KRBE Radio. I had just finished some duties with the welcome signs and decorations for the house and building exteriors for the Montgomery Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Homes, a tradition dating back almost 70 years, and it's always lovely to see the homes that participate in the tour come alive and bringing the magic of Christmas back
into its yearly life. I had made a promise to myself to review more restaurants in Historic Montgomery, and I have been craving a burger, so I decided to stop at the Burger Fresh in town. In fact, I had completely forgotten that I had already promised one of the fastest snake avoiding Vietnam Veterans that I know and his wife for a pizza outing. But it worked itself out, and I was encouraged to know they were such a cheap date. It also made
me wonder, how can a man in his mid-70s eat so little, yet maintain a surprisingly rotund girth? It really does make you go hmm? So it will have to be BF - M next time, so he can at least get some lettuce. I checked the menu with its TMM proclamation, and asked for the best seller. Lee pointed to The #3 ‘Our Most Popular Burger;’ which I would have figured out soon enough, putting my college degree and military experience to work. I asked for a juicy ⅓ lb patty from their 80/20 blend, with a medium rare to medium medium cook, and they came through. And with their sourdough bun, thanks to the rest time of the burger, the retained juices did not seep into the sourdough bun that much. See Burger, page 5
Montgomery County News, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Page 5
www.montgomerycountynews.net
COMMUNITY Stubbs Chapter Members attend Wreaths Across America pictured left to right...Jessica Rizk, N a s c h e l l e Ta y l o r a n d Schelle Taylor article by Eva Rains O n S a t u r d a y, December 13, 2025, members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, helped to place wreaths at the grave sites of military veterans. National wide, at sea and aboard, this ceremony takes place on the same day. Wreaths Across America was started back in 2008, by placing fresh evergreen wreaths with a single red bow on it, at a grave site. The one placing the wreath is to say the
veterans name and can thank him or her, for their service. The ceremony took place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Conroe, just off Hwy. 105 and 10th Street. One of the earliest graves is dated 1869 and it was for a Confederate soldier. All branches of the military and all the wars are honored during the ceremony. There are 253 military veterans buried at Oakwood and it is a beautiful site to see all the wreaths at the grave sites. The theme for Wreaths Across America in 2025.."Keep Moving Forward". There were 5,200 participating in WAA this year to...Remember the
Fallen". The mission of WAA is to honor the fallen and teach the next generation the value of freedom. During the ceremony, Jessica Rizk, a Stubbs member and chairman of our Patriotic Committee, read the names of the veterans to the audience. If you have never attended a WAA event, it is a very moving ceremony. Also, the clean up date for removing the wreaths is January 11, 2026 at 2 p m. Article by Eva Rains, Publicty Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter
pictured left to right...Jessica Rizk, Naschelle Taylor and Schelle Taylor
“Conroe Xmas On Main Tree Lighting” Event On the cold Winter’s Evening of December 2nd, the City of Conroe held their Christmas on Main Tree Lighting, and all the Public and Vendors came out to Celebrate the beautiful City decorations and festive spirit. The wonderful sounds of the Jazz Band played in the Conroe Founder’s Plaza. The FRIENDS OF THE FLAG FOUNDATION for the TEXAS HISTORICAL FLAGS PARK was also there to celebrate and educate about their special Park on the hill next to the L i b r a r y. T h i s Te x a s Historical Flags Park is a separate park from the large s p r a w l i n g Ve t e r a n s Memorial Park next to it, and is managed by different Boards. The FOFF Board members showed up in their “TX Period Dress” with touches of Christmas flare to add to their special spot they created with Texas Historical Battle Flags, and tri-fold boards with photos showing all their do. FOFF President Mike Wilson was there to greet the Public and promote the Texas Historical Flags Park, along with FOFF Flag
Master: Bernie Sargent and his wife, Melissa Sargent. FOFF Board Member Dianne Kebodeaux created the Picture Boards, and she and her husband, Kip Kebodeaux, also had a grand time greeting the Public and explaining about their special Park. FOFF Board Member Elaine Collings, who also serves as Publicity Chairman, handed out THE LONE STAR MONUMENT & HISTORICAL FLAGS PARK special educational books on the Park and Te x a s H i s t o r y. T h e organization of the FOFF has thousands of these Booklets made every year, and “gives” them freely to the Public and School Children for Texas History Education. These Books have traveled across the Great State of Texas, and across the Nation and Foreign Countries who want to know everything about “TEXAS”. FOFF Board Members: Dianne Kebodeaux and Elaine Collings also attended representing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, as well as the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy. Flag Master: Bernie Sargent also represents the Montgomery County Historical Commission, Texas State Historical Foundation, and Montgomery County Historical Preservation Officer. FOFF President Mike Wilson, additionally represents the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Lone Star Chapter, and is a Knight of The San Jacinto. All these wonderful “Volunteers” give their time to the community for so many educational and historical goals. ~~The Community Thanks the FRIENDS OF T H E F L A G FOUNDATION for their
Burger from page 4 Check. I appreciated the Pepper Jack Cheese which ups the spice mildly, and tastes savory along with the other suspect ingredients; but you can add additional toppings from avocados, bell peppers, mushrooms, and even change out to a jalapeño sourdough bun. You can also add the very popular bacon, jalapeños for spice, chili, and even an egg for a gourmet feel. The burger is awesome, but their wild game, Bison
AREA CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Christian Assembly of God of Conroe, located at 100 Mosswood Dr., Conroe, Texas in front of River Plantation. 936-273-1755 New Life Assembly of God, Rabon Chapel Road, Montgomery, 936-588-3399 BAPTIST Church of the Good Soldier (Baptist Affiliation), 1501 North Frazier (McKenzie's BBQ), Conroe, Texas, Phone: 936-4945775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier.org. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 4484027 Gary Chapel Baptist Church PO Box 125, Montgomery, Texas 77356, 5525 Spring Branch Road, Montgomery. 713-478-1256, Sunday Bible Class 10:00 am, Worship Service at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church Meets at 464 McCaleb Rd. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. St. Beulah Baptist Church, located in Dobbin, P.O. Box 112, Montgomery, 77356 Benui Baptist Church, Scott Ridge and FM 1097, Montgomery Antioch Baptist, Dobbin, 936-597-5560 China Grove Baptist Church, Willis, 936-767-4744 Dacus Baptist, Dacus, 936-449-0845 dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.net
www.dacusbaptist.org First Baptist Church, Hwy 105 W., Montgomery, 936-597-4230 Honea Baptist Church, FM 2854, Montgomery, 936-588-1260 Jones Chapel Baptist, FM 2854, 936-756-2505 Mt. Calvary Baptist, Old Hwy 105, 936-588-2330 Mt. Sinai Baptist, Bethel Road, Montgomery, 936-597-4668 Union Grove Baptist Church of Richards, Texas About 11 mi N of Montgomery on FM 149 Sunday School all ages 9:45 am, Church Service 11:00 am, Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group 6 pm
David R. Bailes.
JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100
METHODIST Church at Montgomery (Global Methodist) Oak Hills Jr High 19190 Keenan Cutoff Rd. Montgomery, TX Sunday Services 10:30am thewoodlandsmethodist.org/mo ntgomery Montgomery United Methodist Church 22548 Highway 105 West Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: 936-597-6162 10 AM Worship Service 8:45 Sunday School Www.mumctex.org Richards United Methodist Church 6639 FM 1696 Richards Worship Service 11 AM Sunday School 10AM Porter Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, 936-597-5331 or 936-449-5983 Living Way Church, 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe 936-441-8875 Hope Tabernacle Pastor David Whitaker Meets at 18961 Freeport Dr Montgomery 936.582.7722 Thursday 7:30pm Sunday School at 10:00am Sunday Worship at 6:00pm Community And Interdenominational
LUTHERAN Grace Lutheran (ELCA), Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-588-1944 Living Savior Lutheran Church-LCMS 309 Pond St. Montgomery 77356 Church phone: 936-597-8013 Web : www.livingsaviortexas.org Pastor
Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 (936)597-5742 Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver Service Times: Sundays @ 8 AM, 9:30 AM & 11 AM Mondays @ 7 PM Livestream: Watch us live Sundays @ 9:30 AM & 11 AM @ lonestar.tv and click on Watch now.
CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic, 109 N. Frazier, Conroe, 936-756-8186 St. Mary’s Catholic, FM 1774, Plantersville, 936-894-2223 7:45 Service St. Joseph’s Catholic, CR 213, Stoneham, 936-894-2223
tireless service for Texas History Education.~~ STOP AND VISIT THE L O N E S T A R MONUMENT AND TEXAS HISTORICAL
FLAGS PARK, Next to the Chairman: Elaine Collings, Conroe Main Library. LEARN YOUR TEXAS ehcollings@gmail.com HISTORY…. Submitted by: FOFF, DRT, RJOA, Publicity
Burger, ups the uniqueness thanks to the bison’s clean living which is implored into its meat. I recently tried some Nilgai steaks last week that my nephew had bagged from a company trip to South Texas last month. It is lean, and surprisingly beef-like, with its aroma not being gamey at all. I made a Steak Diane typesauce with Cognac, shallots, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcester sauce and heavy cream. The already tender meat can also be ground, and I believe it could be used in a burger. Once my nephew’s Nilgai haul comes home with some ground meat, I think I
might take a few patties to Tae, and see what happens. The meat is naturally tender, and is sure to be a hit. BF - M’s fries, were nice and crisp, and were a perfect accompaniment to The #3, and remained piping hot throughout the meal. Lee uses a foreign iodized salt, which has larger crystals. Check. They also have curly fries, sweet potato fries and tots, and regular seasoned fries, with Cajun seasoning. They are really good, and I found myself reaching for them continually until they were gone, completely missing out on my burger to
fry ratio consumption, giving the burger the last word. Burger Fresh - Montgomery has a solid #3 burger. I liked the seared top bun, a brand of excellence if you will. The weekend crowd is mostly customers from outside Montgomery, while the weekday crowd are usually locals and contractors working in the area, but anytime you have a burger craving, you should take a trip. You won’t be disappointed in the food.
church or follow us on Facebook @thefmchurch! www.thefmchurch.com
at 6:30pm Pastor JJ Cox Covenant Church (936) 890-8034 Service: 10am Website: ccwillis.org Pastor Heath Cook
Abundant Life Ministries Corner of FM 149 & FM 1097 W. Montgomery TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Service 11:30 am Wednesday Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm Transformation Church Montgomery 20350 FM 2854 Montgomery, TX 77316 Sun: 10:30am Admin@TCMontgomery.org April Sound Church, 67 ½ April Wind S., April Sound, 936-588-2832 Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Montgomery, 936-582-7700 Living Branch Church, Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe, 936-588-3400 New Beginning Bible Church, 19087 Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Carbon Church, Highway 105 W, Lake Conroe, 936-588-4660 Walden Community Church, 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, 936-582-6696 Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. WaldenChurch.com River of Life Church, 17156 FM 1097, Montgomery, 936-449-4414 Cornerstone Church, 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, 936-756-7792 Lakeside Bible Church, 18940 Freeport Drive Montgomery, 936-582-1977 Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Montgomery, 936-597-5757 Fellowship of Montgomery 12681 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356 (936) 597-3949 Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Service Times: Sundays at 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Children & Student Ministries Watch us live Sundays @fellowshipofmontgomery.online.
EPISCOPAL St. James the Apostle Episcopal, 1803 Highland Hollow, Conroe, 936-756-8831 The Grace Christian Outreach Center 25293 Tisdale Road, Dobbin, Texas 936-689-3141 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church FM 149 N., Montgomery, 936449-6807 The Church @ Lake Conroe 1701 McCaleb Rd Montgomery, TX 77316 936-588-4975 www.lakechurch.com Sunday worship @ 10:00 a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm North Shore Church 18501 W. FM 1097 Rd., Montgomery 77356 936-597-7000 Service times: Sunday 9:30am and 11am Wednesday start at 6pm for kids and youth with dinner provided. Adult Bible Study begins
PRESBYTERIN First Presbyterian Church of Conroe 2727 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, Texas 936-756-8884 Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 Sun Sch 10:00 Nursery provided Church of Christ in Montgomery 301 Pond Street, Montgomery, TX. Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 am Worship - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Wednesday - 7:00 pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consolidated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org Paul Praschnik, Minister
Page 6, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Montgomery County News
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
www.montgomerycountynews.net
LEGAL
Attorney Requesting Service Christopher J. Archambault 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 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:
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Tavola Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and Waldo Villarreal; Vanessa Angelique Villarreal are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff, TAVOLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., by and through its attorney of record, Chris Archambault, 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, TX 77057, brought suit under Cause No. 25-05-08149; In the 457th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, for enforcement of foreclosure of Plaintiff's lien on the following described real property of which Defendant, VANESSA ANGELIQUE VILLARREAL, is a party in interest: LOT 30, BLOCK 3, OF TAVOLA SEC 23, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 7385, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Commonly known as 18912 Toscana Lane, New Caney, Texas 77357. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.
(SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By:/s/ Loren McRae 11/21/2025 8:43:57 AM Loren McRae, Deputy Published Dates: November 26, 2025 December 3, 10, 17, 2025 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Writ of Execution issued out of the Honorable 457th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 250100927 in a judgment rendered on the 8th day of May, 2025, whereas in Traylee Properties, LLC. Plaintiff against Kenneth Rickley, II, Melissa Rickley and Rose Rickley Defendants. I did levy on the 31st day of October, 2025 at 11: 52 o'clock a.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant: LOT FOURTEEN (14), BLOCK ONE (1), OF FAWNWOOD, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET "B", SHEET 17B OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS TOGETHER WITH A 2001 MHDMAN00000283 CMH MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURED HOME; SERIAL NO. CLW017934TX; ODEL: LAREDO; LABEL/SEAL NO. HWC0315088 AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 31303 TERRI LANE, MAGNOLIA, TEXAS 77355 (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE SUBJECT PROPERTY"). And on the 6th day of January, 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 Kenneth Rickley, II, Melissa Rickley and Rose Rickley, Defendants in and to said property, representing the principal owed plus 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 Traylee Properties, LLC. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 31st day of October, 2025, By: /s/ Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Dates: Wednesday, December 3, 10, 17, 2025 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# 250202448 in a judgment rendered on the 5th day of September, 2025, where as in Lake Windcrest Property Owners' Association, Plaintiff, against Charles Owens, Defendant. I did levy on the 14th day of November, 2025 at 11:24 o'clock a.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant: LOT ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN {118), BLOCK ONE (1), OF LAKE WINDCREST, SECTION FIVE (5), A SUBDIVISION OF 795.726 ACRES SITUATED IN THE HENRY PROSEUS SURVEY, A-433, AND THE BAILEY MCFADDEN SURVEY, A-352, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET M, SHEETS 42 THROUGH 45 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. 32626 RYDER CUP LANE, MAGNOLIA, TEXAS 77354
* *
Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 4th day of December 2025 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 6th day of January 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 Cherish Lowrey had in the property described below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
$2,513.27 Principal Sum $2,136.50 Attorney Fees Post-judgement interest at the rate of seven and one half (7.5%) per annum on the total judgement, including attorney's fee awarded herein, from the date this judgement is signed until fully paid. $599.35 ($368.35 Court Cost and $231.00 Process Server Fees) $0.00 Judgment Credit
And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT 11, IN BLOCK 2, OF CHASE RUN SEC 4, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 4842 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7654 GLABER LEAF ROAD, CONROE, TX 77304 (“PROPERTY”) Witness my hand this 4th day of December, 2025. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: T. Decker T. DECKER, 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 Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025
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 21st day of November, 2025.
LEGAL
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 12th day of November, 2025 in favor of Chase Run Homeowners Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 24-12-20285, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 8th day of August, 2025, against Cherish Lowrey.
Vanessa Angelique Villarreal
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 5th day of January, 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 20th day of May, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-05-08149 on the docket of said court.
LEGAL
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE
CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-05-08149 Clerk of the Court Melisa Miller P. O. Box 2985 Conroe, Texas 77305
LEGAL
NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
* *
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 10th day of November, 2025 in favor of April Sound Property Owners' Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-01-01484, in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 4th day of June, 2025, against Lorrie Faith Pool. Placed in my hands for service, I, Philip Cash as Constable Precinct 1, Montgomery County, Texas, did on the 4th day of December 2025 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 6th day of January 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 Lorrie Faith Pool had in the property described below: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
$3,062.80 Principal Sum $5,168.00 Attorney Fees Post-judgement interest at the rate of seven of seven and one half percent (7.5%) per annum on the total judgement, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgement is signed until fully paid. $785.85 Court Costs (Includes process server fees) $0.00 Judgment Credit
And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (133), BLOCK THREE (3), OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE JOHN VINCE SURVEY, A-41, AND THE WILLIAM C. CLARK SURVEY, A-6, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 101-A (FORMERLY VOLUME 10, PAGE 96) OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 91 PARK CIRCLE, MONTGOMERY, TX 77356 (“PROPERTY”) Witness my hand this 4th day of December, 2025. Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas Philip Cash By: T. Decker T. DECKER, 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 Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE'S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS * COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY * 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 21st day of November, 2025 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 4th day of December 2025 levy on REAL property described below, and on the 6th day of January 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:
And on the 6th day of January, 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 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: public auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Charles Owens, Defendant, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the 1. $2,407.90 Principal Sum date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest 2. $4,774.50 ($2,974.50 and $1,800.00 Additional) Attorney Fees recoverable by law in favor of Lake Windcrest Property Owners' Association. 3. Post-judgement interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum on the total judgement, including attorney's fee awarded herein, from the date this judgement is signed until fully paid. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS 4. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) PROPERTY TAX CODE. 5. $0.00 Judgment Credit GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 14th day of November, 2025, By: /s/ Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Constable Chris Jones - Pct. 5 19100 Unity Park Drive Magnolia, Texas 77355: (281)259-6493 Published Dates: December 3, 10, 17, 2025
www.MontgomeryCountyNews.net news@montgomerycountynews.net 936-449-NEWS (6397)
And foreclosure of a lien on the following described property: LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE (133), BLOCK THREE (3), OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION FOUR (4), A SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE JOHN VINCE SURVEY, A-41, AND THE WILLIAM C. CLARK SURVEY, A-6, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 101-A (FORMERLY VOLUME 10, PAGE 96) OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 91 PARK CIRCLE, MONTGOMERY, TX 77356 (“PROPERTY”) Witness my hand this 4th day of December, 2025. Philip Cash
Notices continued on next page
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Montgomery County News, Page 7
www.montgomerycountynews.net
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL
LEGAL 77304 are Defendants
Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas
A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit:
Philip Cash Constable PCT. 1 Montgomery County, Texas By: T. Decker T. DECKER, 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 Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
§ § NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 11th day of February 2024, in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Youshawna Evette Hunt & Walter Clyde Hunt Jr. , jointly and severally Defendant, Cause No. 23-12-19124 in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 3rd day of December 2025, at 1: 15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 04, BLOCK 01, OF HARMONY CENTRAL SECTOR, SECTION 1, AN ADDITION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, UNDER CABINET Z, SHEET 33123317, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OF REPLATS THEREOF, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3949 PINECREST PEAK DRIVE, SPRING, TEXAS 77386 (THE PROPERTY) and on 6th day of January, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Defendant Youshawna Evette Hunt & Walter Clyde Hunt Jr. , jointly and severally in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 3rd day of December 2025. By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J.G. Vasquez Ryan Gable – Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
§ § NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE
By virtue of a recovered Judgment issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, rendered on the 6th day of June 2025, in the case of Ovation Services, LLC. v Robin M. Blackshear and William Blackshear, wherein said Plaintiff, FGMS Holdings, LLC & INTERVENOR, Montgomery County, ET AL, on behalf of itself and all other entities it collects for, recovered judgment in cause No. 23-06-09213, against Defendants, Robin Blackshear and William Blackshear. The amount of taxes, penalties and interest, recovered by each of said parties with interest thereon from the date of said judgment is as follows: $122,637.69 = $111,878.11 for FGMS HOLDINGS, LLC + $7,426.57 for Montgomery County et al, 2023-2024 tax years + $14.76 certified letter fees + $2,500.00 commission + $738.25 publication costs + $80.00 court costs due to Montgomery County District Clerk I did on the 4th day of December 2025, at 4:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): LOT 5-A, BLOCK 2, SECTION 3, OF LAKE CHATEAU WOODS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 7, PAGE 223, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 TALLOW DR., CONROE, TEXAS 77385- TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER R109323, and on 6th day of January, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Robin M. Blackshear and William Blackshear in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 4th day of December 2025. By: /s/ J.G. Vasquez Deputy J. G. Vasquez Ryan Gable - Constable Pct, 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 900200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued on September 18th, 2025 out of the Honorable 133rd JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of HARRIS County, Texas; Cause# 2011-75656-A in a judgment rendered on the 23rd day of June, 2025, where as in Todd Garrett D/B/A Rapid Response Judgement Enforcement, as assignee of Record for James Zou (“Todd Garrett”), Plaintiff, against Eve Zou and James Zou, Defendants. I did levy on the 24th day of September, 2025 at 2:36 o'clock p.m. upon the following described “property” of Defendant: BLUE HERON BAY 02, BLOCK 1, LOT 14, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 17827 S BLUE HERON CIR., MONTGOMERY, TX 77316) And on the 6th day of January, 2026, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.; which is the first Tuesday of said month, at the courthouse door 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 Eve Zou and James Zou, Defendants in and to said property. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 24th day of September, 2025, DATED this 15th day of December, 2025; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas. By: CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-10-16075 Clerk of the Court Attorney Requesting Service Melisa Miller Bradley Conway P. O. Box 2985 16415 Addison Road, Suite 725 Conroe, Texas 77305 Addison TX 75001 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:
LEGAL
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC (“Plaintiff”), its successors in interest or assigns, by and through its attorney of record, Bradley Conway and/or Marinosci Law Group, P.C., 16415 Addison Road, Suite 725, Addison, TX 75001, (972) 331-2300, brought suit against The Unknown Heirs of Karren Seim (“Defendants”), to enforce the Note on the property located at 419 Oak Stream Dr., Conroe, TX 77304, and legally described as: Lot nine (9), block six (6), of plat of Woodhaven Forest section one, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof filed for record in cabinet z sheets 1026-1028 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition Seeking a Judicial Judgment for Foreclosure 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 10th day of December, 2025. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Loren McRae 12/10/2025 11:50:33 AM Loren McRae, Deputy Published Dates: December 17, 24, 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026 TABC Legal Notice for a Mixed Beverage Retailer's On-Premise Permit Application TABC Legal Notice for a Mixed Beverage Retailer's On-Premise Permit Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Retailer's On-Premise Permit by Daiquiri Uncorked LLC dba H Wines Restaurant , to be located at 14351 Liberty St, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Texas. Owner of said corporation are Krutar Patel, Managing Member and Usha Patel, Member. Published Dates: Wednesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 17, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Jesse Ryan Nunez, Deceased, were issued on July 21, 2025, in Cause No. 24-47513-P, pending in the Probate Court No: 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Mayra Elizabeth Soto. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 9th day of December, 2025. c/o: MICHAEL S. FOREMAN Attorney for Mayra Elizabeth Soto State Bar No.: 24100847 1300 11th Street, Suite 405 HUNTSVILLE, TX 77340 Telephone: (936) 295-3712 Facsimile: (936) 295-3714 Email: mforeman@hmp-attorneys.com Published Date: December 17, 2025 NOTICE OF SALE SELF SERVICE STORAGE OF CONROE WISHING TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT THIS SALE IS BEING MADE TO SATISFY A LANDLORD LIEN BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON LINE AT www.storageauction.com STARTING ON 12/29/2025 CONTENTS ARE MISCELLANEOUS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF TENANTS LISTED. LAURA CRISSMAN, TOM MATTHEWS, EMALEE PEREZ, RODRIECK TURNER, RAYMOND WALLACE, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE IN CASH ONLY. SELF SERVICE STORAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID AND WITHDRAW PROPERTY FROM SALE. Published Dates: Wednesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 24, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Laura Louella Sears Shelton were issued on December 4, 2025, in Docket No. 25-48206-P, pending in the Statutory Probate Court Number One of Montgomery County, Texas, to Kevin DeWayne Shelton. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: c/o Kevin DeWayne Shelton 1410 Stonehollow #400 Kingwood, Texas 77339 DATED the 4th day of December, 2025 By: /s/ Sherry D. Tavel SHERRY D. TAVEL Attorney for Executor of the Estate of Laura Louella Sears Shelton Published Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mohamad R. Etemadi, Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2025, in Cause No. 25-49243-P, pending in the Probate Court No: 1, Montgomery County, Texas, to: Theresa A. Hill. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Gina A. Price, Attorney at Law, 101 Simonton, Conroe, TX 77301. DATED the 12 day of December, 2025. /s/ Gina A. Price Attorney for Theresa A. Hill State Bar No.: 16287350 101 Simonton Conroe, TX 77301 Telephone: (936) 756-5511 Facsimile: (936) 441-5745 Email: gaprice@priceandprice-law.com Published Date: December 17, 2025 Final Notification Metro Fast Tow Impound - 0661777VSF, 27008 FM 2978, Magnolia TX 773454, (346)3278869, Email: andrew.griff21@gmail.com Description of Vehicle:, Tow Date: 5-23-2025, Location Towed From: 210 N Loop 336 E, Vehicle: 2008 Ameritrail Trailer, Color: Black, License Plate: None, VIN# 17YBP20208B037481 Description of Charges:, Light Tow Fee: $272, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Public Notice Fee $100.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% Total $5143.05 as of date Published Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Final Notification Metro Fast Tow Impound - 0661777VSF, 27008 FM 2978, Magnolia TX 773454, (346)327-8869, Email: andrew.griff21@gmail.com Description of Vehicle:, Tow Date: 5-23-2025, Location Towed From: 210 N Loop 336 E, Vehicle: 2017 Keystone Denali Camper, Color: White, License Plate: None, VIN# 4YDF31626HP940237 Description of Charges:, Heavy Tow Fee: $489, Daily Storage Rate: $39.99 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Public Notice Fee $100.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% Total $8918.55 as of date Published Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 Final Notification Metro Fast Towing Impound - 0661777VSF, 27008 FM 2978, Magnolia TX 773454, (346)3278869, Email: andrew.griff21@gmail.com
The Unknown Heirs of Karren Seim
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition Seeking a Judicial Judgment for Foreclosure 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 26th day of January, 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 Seeking a Judicial Judgment for Foreclosure was filed in said court on this the 1st day of October, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-10-16075 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC are Plaintiffs and The Unknown Heirs of Karren Seim; Occupants at 419 Oak Stream Drive, Conroe, TX
Description of Vehicle:, Tow Date: 7-27-2025, Location Towed From: 12234 Jones Rd, Item: Metal Container Storage Bin, Color: White, License Plate: None, VIN# None Description of Charges:, Heavy Tow Fee: $350, Daily Storage Rate: $22.85 per day, Impound Fee: $22.85, Notification Fee: $50.00, Public Notice Fee $100.00, Sales Tax on Storage & Impound: 8.25% Total: $3590.83 as of date Published Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
www.MontgomeryCountyNews.net
Page 8, Montgomery County News, Wednesday, December 17, 2025
COMMUNITY MCN’s ‘Veteran of the Week’ Forest Waddill by Ruben Borjas, Jr
‘Can Do.’ and whether they were constructing a This week’s Veteran runway at a base under is Forest Waddill, who enemy fire, or taking up served in the U.S. Navy a r m s t h e m s e l v e s , from 1943 - 1945. sending bullets downForest trained at Camp range against the enemy, Peary, in York County, the Seabees were well Virginia, now known in respected by other The CIA as ‘The Farm.’ primary warfighters, It was a Construction who did not have a Battalion, or CB, which b u l l d o z e r i n t h e i r took on the moniker, arsenal. Waddill and his Seabee. And Camp unit made their way Peary was its training across the US from center during WWII. Virginia, to Rhode Seabees are the Navy’s Island to California, then constructors, known for Hawaii. Forest finally building and fighting to arrived at his destinas u p p o r t n a v a l a n d tion, Tinian Island in The military operations. October 1944. Their mission includes island had been captured constructing bases, by Allied Forces in July roads, bridges, and that year, and Seabees airfields, as well as began building even in p r o v i d i n g s u p p o r t the midst of the battle. during disaster recovery Waddill’s arrival had operations and perform- him busy building the ing civic action projects. North Airfield, then in The Seabees motto is the southern parts of the
island building the West Field for the 58th Bombardment Wings, and then later the area of operations for the 509th Composite Group, which conducted the Atomic Bombs against Japan in August 1945. What the Seabees did on that island, building roads, airstrips, etc, had Tinian Island virtually built-out, and it was Seabees like Mr Waddill that made it possible for completion of the mission to drop the bombs and end the Second World War. Mr Waddill will be celebrating his 104th Birthday on December 18th at The Landing at Watermere in Conroe. Good Luck Forest, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.
www.montgomerycountynews.net