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Montgomery County News, January 14, 2026

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WEDNESDAY VOLUME XXX NUMBER 2 Section 1 10 pages

January 14, 2026 Home of the ‘Lone Star Flag’ and Carole Arndt

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Montgomery County Weekly and Zoning, Economic Development Master Gas Prices Gardners Corp: On Same Page to Save the along with HEB Community Center Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.33/g t o d a y, a c c o r d i n g t o GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 10.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 33.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.475 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $1.92/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.95/g, a difference of $2.03/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $1.92/g while the highest was $3.95/g, a difference of $2.03/g. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today. The national average is down 17.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 28.9 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 five years: January 12, 2025: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $3.02/g) January 12, 2024: $2.64/g (U.S. Average: $3.07/g) January 12, 2023: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.25/g) January 12, 2022: $2.89/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g) January 12, 2021: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Midland Odessa- $2.38/g, up 15.6 cents per gallon from last week's $2.23/g. San Antonio- $2.19/g, down 21.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.40/g. Austin- $2.24/g, down 17.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.42/g. “Gas prices nationally saw little change over the last week, though several pricecycling states did experience notable jumps,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The good news is that once prices rise in these markets, they often retreat for a week or longer afterward. While the situation in Venezuela has dominated headlines, it’s far too early for any measurable impact on what consumers are paying at the pump— whether prices go up or down— as it would likely take years to see a meaningful increase in oil output there. For now, gas prices remain seasonally lower, but with oil prices inching higher, the national average could soon see some limited upward movement.” SOURCE GasBuddy

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

Arbor Day Tree give away on March 14, 2026 Location: HEB Parking Lot (tent area) 12350 I-45 N Willis, Tx Time 8:00 am till all adopted We will be giving away free bare rooted & bagged trees & 5-gallon potted trees. Limit 3 bare rooted bagged trees and 1 5-gallon potted tree per family. For information contact Montgomery County Master Gardeners at 936593-7824.

MCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Suspect

The Montgomery City Council, along with the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation, left table, and the Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission during the January 8th Montgomery City Council Workshop Meeting by Ruben Borjas, Jr

old Community Center located in Historic Amidst concerns that M o n t g o m e r y , t h e sparked in early December Montgomery City Council over the fate of the 77 year held their first Council

Workshop Meeting of the Zoning Commission, the new year on January 8th. Montgomery Economic Also present in the city council chambers were the See Meeting , page 2 Montgomery Planning and

Evelyn Miller Signs Application For Her Ancestor Find Committee: Shelia Williamson The Rebel Joan of Arc 2721 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is Proud of their Members who “Prove” and Honor their Ancestors that “Gave Honorable Service to the Cause”…. “MRS E V E LY N PA R K E R MILLER” has already “Proven” and Honored 20 Confederate Ancestors in her Family, and you can see all their names of Honor on the Bars of her beautiful Left to Rt: RJOA Registrar Mary Lee Malek, Signer: UDC Ribbon! Evelyn Parker Miller, RJOA Pres. Jenny Lehr. This Special Ancestor Find is William Nathan Submitted by: RJOA Elaine Collings, Reeder, MRS. EVELYN’S C h a i r m a n o f P u b l i c ehcollings@gmail.com great, great, great Uncle, of Relations: Photo by Photo

Company D, 63rd Alabama Infantry, Captain Zorn’s Company, of the Alabama Reserves, Confederate States of America! The RJOA Registrar: M A R Y L E E DeORNELLAS MALEK (in black jacket) has “been learning the ropes” from p a s t Aw a r d W i n n i n g Registrar: DANEAN MYERS. MARY LEE has already proved 2 of her own Supplementals, and off to a great start! * * * T o b e a REGISTRAR for any Chapter is so very See Miller , page 10

Joint Operation R e c o v e r s Te n S t o l e n Vehicles, MCSO Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Suspect On January 8, 2026, a multi-agency operation led by the Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) and the Te x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f Public Safety (TXDPS) Criminal Investigations Division resulted in the recovery of ten stolen vehicles. Authorities are now seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect, Justin Bowman. The investigation b e g a n w h e n AT T F Detectives and TXDPS Agents tracked Bowman, who had an outstanding felony warrant for Unauthorized Use of a M o t o r Ve h i c l e i n Montgomery County, to a specific location. During surveillance, agents observed the suspect preparing to leave the premises. As ATTF Detectives and Deputies from the Harris County Pct. 4 C o n s t a b l e ’s O ff i c e attempted to intercept the suspect, Bowman fled the location in a truck towing a trailer containing an additional vehicle. This initiated a vehicle pursuit led by Pct. 4 Constables. The pursuit concluded when the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Despite an extensive search, the suspect remains at large. Upon securing the scene, investigators confirmed that the truck driven by the suspect had been reported stolen out of Harris County three days prior. Further inspection revealed that both the trailer and the vehicle it was carrying were also stolen. A subsequent investigation led to the

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SPORTS The Texans are Victorious in their 1st Playoff Win on the Road Beating the Pittsburg Steelers 30-6 By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

P i t t s b u r g , Pennsylvania: It was a daunting task to travel into the cold and frigid conditions both on the field and in the stands. However, the Houston Texans rose to the occasion despite the lackluster performance from Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud to win their first playoff road game in franchise history beating the Steelers 30-6 and advancing to the AFC Divisional game against the New England Patriots this Sunday. It was an off day for C.J. Stroud as he seemed off center with five (5) fumbles and an interception, yet he went for twenty-one (21) completion on thirty-two (32) attempts for two hundred and fifty (250) yards with a touchdown. Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers had his hands full with the NFL's number one defense with only one hundred and

Wanted from page 1 discovery of seven additional stolen vehicles. In total, ten vehicles were recovered through the coordinated efforts of the Montgomery County ATTF, TXDPS, and Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s

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Development Corporation, as well as a cadre of citizens, longtime and new, business owners and residents, all concerned about the historic building dedicated to the World War II fallen warfighters of Montgomery. The citizen commentary was united in defense of the old building, and the sentiment spread to the council and committee dais and tables. At the December 9th council meeting, citizens expressed concerns that the community center was destined to be razed to the ground following the November 18th Montgomery Economic Development Corporation meeting, but council had yet to speak its piece, and the issue was immediately tabled at the suggestion of Councilwoman Cheryl Fox to allow for a cooling off period. The Public Forum continued the call in favor to save the community c e n t e r, w i t h c i t i z e n s recalling treasured memories or the historical significance the building has played in their lives. Others noted the trail ride dances, or its use as a site where Christmas events in Historic Montgomery take place, such as the Cookie Walk, or other community events throughout the year such as bingo and civic meetings. “I can say that one of the reasons that I made the decision to purchase property in downtown

forty-six (146) passing yards with his last pass being an interception by Texans' defensive back Calen Bullock who took it fifty (50) yards for a last nail in the Steelers chances for a win. The two (2) offensive standouts for the Texans were running back Jo'quavious Marks who ran hard and aggressive with his best performance of the season with nineteen (19) carries for one hundred and twelve (112) yards and scored an impressive thirteen (13) yards run for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to put his team in the lead 24-6. The Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had to leave the game with an concussion, yet it was Christian Kirk who stepped up for the best performance of his season with eight (8) receptions for a whopping one hundred and forty-four (144) yards including a six (6) yard touchdown reception in the second quarter to put his team in the lead 7-6. That score was locked in until early in the fourth quarter Texans' place kicker Fairbairn

kicked a fifty-one (51) field goal to put the Texans up 10-6. The play of the game came in the fourth quarter w h e n Wi l l A n d e r s o n stripped the ball from Steelers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers and defensive lineman Shelton Rankins, after running over his opponent, took the ball

and sprinted thirty-three (33), crushing the Steelers' spirit. The Houston Texans' defense looked poised and physical with defensive back Jalen Pitre leading the team with five (5) solo tackles and two (2) assists and Shelton Rankins had a sack and a half along with his score. Defensive end

Danielle Hunter had a sack with intimidation all game long. The sign of an excellent team is not relying on just one star to take the team to the finish line. Clearly, Stroud had an off night, but the defensive side of the ball scored two (2) defensive touchdowns in the fourth quarter speaks

volumes of this dynamic young team led by an enthusiastic and proven leader in the head coach DeMeco Ryans. The Houston Texans travel to New England to take on the (14-3) New England Patriots, so read all about your hometown team in your hometown paper.

Office. Law enforcement is actively searching for 34year-old Justin Blake Bowman, a white male, 6’1”, and 150 pounds. Bowman is wanted on felony warrants. If you see Justin Bowman or have information regarding his

whereabouts, please contact law enforcement immediately at the below listed numbers. Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force: 936-538-5124 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch: 936-538-5900 (After

hours) Multi-County Crime Stoppers: 1-800-392-7867 (To remain anonymous) Crime Stoppers may offer a cash reward for information leading to a felony arrest or the recovery of stolen property. If you see Bowman, do

not approach or attempt to engage him. The Montgomery County Auto Theft Task Force is professionally trained and partially

funded by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to combat vehicle-related crime t h r o u g h i n t e r- a g e n c y cooperation.

Montgomery is the city land,” said Lisa Gregory, who also maintains an office at the Kemifer Atrium Building. “It was because of the character, and its historical significance.” Dobbin resident Shelly Lane spoke passionately about the sacrifices of the men from World War II to whom the building was dedicated, as well as its sister buildings in Magnolia and Willis. She noted that many of the families of the men still live in the community, and the importance to keep as much of the integrity of the building in the renovation. Brenda Beaven represented the Montgomery Historical Society as well as 7th grade history teachers who teach the history of the town. Ms Beaven started the Scavenger Hunt decades ago for students, which over the years has brought thousands of students to learn about its history, and the community building has been a central focus of those activities. Following citizen comments, Mayor Sara Countryman asks for comments from the city. City Administrator Brent Walker addressed various issues associated with the community building, from its closure to community groups, the smells from the sewer problems, and the general condition of the place. He described the impetus to the initial MEDC meeting in November, when a lady who rented the building in August made a statement

a b o u t t h e b u i l d i n g ’s condition. He noted C o u n c i l m a n To m Czulewicz’s (who passed away over the Christmas holiday) had earlier brought up the smells there, coupled alongside other issues. “Things got deeper and a little deeper with more issues,” said Walker in reference to the community building. “We see there's some movement in the walls, and roof structure issues, so that’s when we brought it to the attention of the MEDC.” Walker suggested that the issue with the community building be tied in with the Montgomery ‘Downtown Improvement Project,’ or McGowan project, that is designed to improve water and sewer in the downtown area. The building has been shut to potential renters due to the concerns raised, but citizens have expressed interest in renting the space, which sparked a passionate appeal by Councilman Stan Donaldson. “We're going to fix it where it's usable and people enjoy it,” said the councilman. “We have made a lot of people mad by closing the building down.” Mayor Countryman a s k e d t h e C i t y Administrator why can’t the community building be opened until the facility is remediated, to which Walker yielded to City Attorney Alan P. Petrov, who responded that additional language regarding waivers could be

added to rental agreements provided that citizens understand the risks of the current building condition. Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission member Merriam Walker argued for a certain course of action, and the Mayor, Council, and members of the committees encouraged community involvement. No decisions were made during the Workshop Meeting on the community c e n t e r, a n d w i l l b e addressed at the January 13th Council Meeting, after MCN’s press time for its January 14th edition. MCN will continue to follow the story.

“It was not a great night for quarterbacks, yet despite five (5) fumbles and an interception from Stroud, the Houston Texans win their first road Wildcard game beating the Pittsburg Steelers 30-6.”

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WEEKLY COLUMNS

Where should you retire?

By Kent Pendleton, AAMS, Pendle Hill Advisors, LLC Retirement & Longevity Hint: It's about more than the weather and scenery. Dreaming of a sunny retirement? Or one with a mountain view? Where you retire depends on more than the weather and the scenery. Different states have different tax considerations – and taxes can have a major effect on the quality of your retirement. Among other financial factors, local taxes should be considered as you decide where you'll spend

the next chapter of your life. Tax considerations One way to cut your tax bill is by moving to a state that doesn't have an income tax. There are seven U.S. states that do not have an income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. Washington state taxes investment income and capital gains, but only for certain high earners, and New Hampshire taxes investment and interest income but is phasing out those taxes. Keep in mind that wherever state taxes are lower or absent, statefunded programs may be similarly lacking. If you expect you may one day depend on certain government-supported services, you may find a state with higher taxes a smarter move in the long term. Avoiding destinations with a state income tax isn't a surefire way to minimize

your tax burden. WalletHub conducts an annual analysis of the total tax burden by state, measuring the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes – including state income taxes, property taxes and sales and excise taxes. There are a few additional states on WalletHub's list that keep their tax burden low, even while taxing residents' income. According to WalletHub, the 10 states with the lowest overall tax burden, lowest to highest, are Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana, Missouri and Oklahoma. Other financial factors A lower tax bill shouldn't be the only consideration when it comes to location-specific expenses in retirement. The biggest expense in retirement is housing cost, which

PET TALK

fluctuates drastically by location. Even if you've paid off your mortgage, other homeowners' expenses like property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repair costs are higher in some regions and cities than others. Moving where housing costs are low – even if taxes are high – can help your overall budget significantly. If you plan on working in retirement, you'll want to take note of the second-act career opportunities in some areas. (Of course, with remote working becoming widely available, job location is not as important as it used to be.) Also important is the accessibility of quality a ff o r d a b l e h e a l t h c a r e where you plan to retire – healthcare ranks third on the list of biggest expenses in retirement and may be

A cat’s health begins with their diet. In order to determine the best meals for feline friends, owners must be able to distinguish and select between numerous food options — a choice that is best made by knowing their specific cat’s needs and preferences. D r. D e b Z o r a n , a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, provides guidance to cat owners on choosing the most nutritious food to support their cat’s health and well-being. The wet vs. dry debate When considering whether to feed your cat wet or dry food, owners should understand the benefits of both options. “The differences are primarily physical — texture, moisture, and how they are processed,” Zoran said. “Wet is cooked, while dry is extruded, made into pellets, and then cooked. Wet food is about 75-80% water, and dry is less than 5% water, unless it’s a ‘soft moist’ product.” In addition to its crunchbased texture, dry foods tend to have higher fiber and other carbohydrates, and while canned foods can vary widely, they can have a higher protein content. Because the majority of a cat’s daily hydration needs are typically met with their diet, according to

Zoran, wet food goes a long way in ensuring adequate water intake, which is especially important in the prevention of constipation and maintaining a good urine output. However, many people prefer to feed both, and with proper feeding approaches cats can benefit from diets that contain both dry and wet foods. Because dry foods contain little water, they are more calorie dense than wet foods, so if dry foods are fed, portion control is essential to prevent overfeeding and weight gain. “Most adult cats only need about 200 calories a day, and if you are feeding both canned and dry food you have to account for both,” Zoran said. “A good rule of thumb is that if you are feeding a volume of food that is larger than the c a t ’s h e a d , y o u a r e overfeeding.” Because of the importance of portion control, Zoran advises against the use of demand-feeder methods — in which the cat triggers a dispenser — and free feeding. “Indoor spayed and neutered cats are particularly prone to weight gain because they get less exercise, less stimulation, more food, and more calorie-dense food,” Zoran said. “So, it’s really crucial to control their intake.” Selecting a brand

Feline food flexibility In addition, understanding and monitoring a cat’s eating habits are vital in maintaining a healthy diet and regular feeding routine. “There are some unique behavioral and preference considerations for cats that help determine what kind of food they prefer — whether that’s dry vs. canned, flaked vs. pate, and

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Nutritional needs: A guide to selecting cat food When choosing a food brand or consistency, owners should consider your cat’s individual needs. Paying attention to the specific nutritional statements on packaging can help owners choose a brand that is trustworthy and consistent in offering a well-balanced meal, according to Zoran. “Seeking out packaging that explicitly states ‘complete and balanced for all life stages’ is an important first step, as this legally defined claim can only be used if a brand is meeting specific nutritional standards,” she said. “Many cat foods on the shelves have ‘add ons’ or ‘flavor enhancers,’ which are not formulated to be a complete diet on their own, so that is very important to pay attention to.” Another indicator of quality is found in brands that have been on the market for a long time and have earned credibility through consumer consistency. “There are new or smaller pet food companies that are not necessarily bad, but they may not have established or published quality controls or nutritionists on staff,” Zoran said. “A lot of people like these foods — they appeal to people because of how they are marketed — but, you should consult your veterinarian or contact the company for specific information about their product.”

the most important consideration as you age. While warm weather and a gorgeous view are the makings of an ideal retirement, don't overlook taxes and other locationspecific financial factors. Considering these may ultimately lead to a higherquality retirement. 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

At the start of a new year, many homeowners find themselves at a crossroads. A job change, growing family, downsizing plans, or shifting market conditions can all raise the same question. Is it better to lease a home or sell it? The answer is rarely one size fits all. In today's market, the decision depends on a mix of timing, finances, and longterm goals. Here are several key considerations homeowners should weigh before making a move. Cash flow versus c e r t a i n t y Leasing a home can create a steady income stream, especially if rental rates cover the mortgage and ongoing expenses. This option may appeal to owners who want to hold

so on,” Zoran said. “Unlike dogs, cats usually will not easily transition to another food if they were not introduced to it at a young age or have not been routinely fed over time; they have very distinct, learned preferences and will develop food habits that can be hard to change.” Cats that eat only dry food as kittens tend to grow attached to that taste and texture. This can lead to problems later in life if the cat develops a health problem that is best managed with a wet food diet, such as urinary tract disease, kidney disease, or diabetes. “A cat that prefers dry food may refuse to eat wet food or will, at least, be very resistant to change due to having the learned food preference,” Zoran said. “The easiest way to

onto the property while offsetting costs. Selling, on the other hand, provides immediate access to equity and removes future financial obligations tied to the home. Market conditions m a t t e r In a strong seller's market, listing a home can maximize returns, particularly if demand is high and inventory is low. In a softer market, leasing may provide time for conditions to improve while still keeping the property productive. Understanding local trends is critical before committing to either path. Time and responsibility Becoming a landlord comes with ongoing responsibilities. Maintenance, repairs, tenant communication, and compliance with current codes all fall on the owner. Some homeowners enjoy this role, while others prefer the simplicity that comes with selling and closing the chapter entirely. Long-term goals and f l e x i b i l i t y Leasing offers flexibility for homeowners who may want to return to the property later or sell at a different point in the

market cycle. Selling often makes sense for those who are relocating permanently, simplifying finances, or reallocating funds into another investment or home purchase. Risk tolerance Vacancies, unexpected repairs, and late payments are part of owning a rental property. Selling eliminates those uncertainties but also removes future appreciation potential. Knowing your comfort level with risk can help guide the decision. Choosing whether to lease or sell is both a financial and personal decision. Taking the time to evaluate your goals, the condition of the property, and current market dynamics can lead to a more confident choice. Consulting with a real estate professional can also help clarify the numbers and outline the options available. A thoughtful decision now can set the tone for a more stable and successful year ahead. -Megan Stultz Call or Text 936-5372587 Megan@MeganStultz.c om w w w. S o u t h e r n Luxury.com

prevent this issue is to feed some canned and some dry food every day throughout life.” Meeting a cat’s basic nutritional needs is one of the most important responsibilities as a pet owner, one that may involve some trial and error as you work to balance your cat’s needs with its preferences. “Remember, indoor cats can't supplement their diet with outdoor prey, so they rely completely on us to select the food that meets

their needs,” Zoran said. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pe t-talk. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

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OPINION / EDITORIAL District Attorney Mike Holley Speaks To Montgomery County Republican Voters At Bentwater Country Club On January 7th., 2026 the “Montgomery County R e p u b l i c a n Vo t e r s ” welcomed Mike Holley to a packed house with lunch served. Mr. Holley was appointed District Attorney for the 9th. Judicial District in Montgomery County Texas by Governor

Greg Abbott. While Mike was the Guest Speaker, the meeting was packed with Precinct chairman and women from all over Montgomery, County who voted to CENSURE Will Metcalf for being a “Traitor” to the Republican Party in Austin, Texas.

Weather for the Lake Conroe area Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 40. Friday Sunny, with a high near 67. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 59. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 62. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 42. M.L.King Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Montgomery County News Phone (936) 449-6397 Fax (936)597-6395 E-mail: news@montgomerycountynews.net web; http://www.montgomerycountynews.net Publisher: M. P. Stultz Editor: Monte West Assistant Editor: Jamie Sandefer Distribution Manager: Johanna Cheatham Account Executive: M. Ryan West Photography: Monte West, Ryan Johnson Reporters/Contributing Writers: Ruben Borjas Jr, Eva Raines, Kim West, Megan West Stultz Students and Staff of MISD, and friends of Montgomery County News. ©Copyrights, Montgomery County News, Montgomery, Texas 2017-2023 Montgomery County News is a weekly, locally owned and operated newspaper and is published by Montgomery County News at 14375 Liberty St. PO Box 1, Montgomery, TX 77356. Telephone number 936-449-6397, Fax 936-597-6395. MCN welcomes any comments or suggestions, submitted in writing to the paper. Any editorials or opinions used in this publication are those of the writers and in no way reflect the views and opinions of the Montgomery County News. MCN is currently circulating 6,220 copies throughout the Montgomery County area by retail, subscriptions and occasional random distribution. Subscription rates are $40 per year in county and $45 outside Montgomery County. Bulk Rate Permit is held by the Postmaster at Montgomery, TX 77356, Montgomery County News is an official publication of the County of Montgomery, Texas. MCN expects honest advertising standards from its patrons, and does not in any way take responsibility for false or misleading advertisements. MCN reserves to right to refuse advertisement. All contents of Montgomery County News are reserved, and we prohibit reproduction of the items without permission. D&B #12-976-8354. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Montgomery County News, PO Box 1 Montgomery, TX 77356

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Mike Holley spoke to “How Conservative Principles Inform Prosecution”. A fan of Author C. S. Lewis and Thomas Sowell he detailed the conservative approach to how Montgomery County prosecutions are handled. Quoting Sowell he said “If You Care About People, You Tell Them The Truth. If You Care About Yourself, You Tell People What They Want To Hear”. Mr. Holley leads an office of approximately 130 prosecutors, investigators, and professional staff dedicated to public safety, justice, and the rule of law. A career prosecutor and former U.S. Army officer, he brings more than 25 years of experience in the courtroom and in organizational leadership across military, private, and state practice. District Attorney Mike Holley served thirteen years on active duty in the United States Army. He began his military career as a Military Police Platoon Leader with the 1st Cavalry Division and later served as a Judge Advocate. His assignments included Trial Counsel, Senior Defense Counsel, Professor of Criminal Law at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, and Chief Prosecutor for the Abu Ghraib detainee-abuse cases in Baghdad, Iraq. He

concluded his active-duty service with the rank of Major. Holley practiced complex civil litigation at The Lanier Law Firm before returning to public service as a Texas prosecutor. He has served as a felony prosecutor, Chief of the Misdemeanor Division, and First Assistant District Attorney. He also helped establish the Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court and remains actively involved in veteranfocused programming. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated summa cum laude, and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and received the Fortney Award for Ethics and the Judge Meade F. Griffin Aw a r d — a n d h o l d s a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University, summa cum laude. Mike's address to the group, including the elected official Montgomery County Republican Precinct Chairs did not fall on deaf ears. He was addressing the group that has expressed serious concerns about the a l l e g a t i o n s t h a t M r. Metcalf is actually a Democrat that has been

running as a Republican in M o n t g o m e r y, C o u n t y Te x a s f o r y e a r s . M r. Metcalf has been accused of misleading 5 different Montgomery County Republican women's groups for years with conservative speeches while going to Austin and promoting the Democrats agenda. “If You Care About Yourself, You Tell People What They Want To Hear” has worked well for Mr. Metcalf. One such group, the “North Shore R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n ” , group has been hijacked by Wi l l M e t c a l f a n d h i s propaganda. They are known for providing money and support, defending Mr. Metcalf and his voting record, which includes him voting to give California $1.5 BILLION DOLLARS of Texas tax payer money for the California movie industry under SB 22 which he voted for. Now The North Shore Republican Women, who ironically was meeting in Bentwater at another location while the Montgomery County Republican Voters were meeting, appears to be a biased mouthpiece for Will Metcalf, including staff from his own office known for regular attendance. The “North Shore Republican Women” organization has morphed into the biased organization it is today.

Led by a California transplant, it is rapidly becoming known for its bias and failure to promote all conservative Christian candidates with real Republican conservative values. Suppression of free speech and being part of the “California Cancel Culture” is nothing new for this organization. Initially founded to promote an unbiased platform for all genuine conservative voices of Republican Candidates to be heard, the women have lost there way and lean toward a few select candidates most of whom promote propaganda from Will Metcalf and his staff. Debates are a joke. They don't have them. After a riveting speech from Mr. Holley and a lively meeting thereafter, the Conservative Christian Women and Men's voices that the North Shore Wo m e n ' s G r o u p a l s o known as a “Mouthpiece for Metcalf” were finally heard. Growing in numbers the “Montgomery County Republican Voters” are looking forward to their next meeting. Political Ad Paid By: Montgomery County Republican Voters send comments: to truetexasrepublicans@gm ail.com

“Don't California Our Texas” The Metcalf Mouthpiece – Republican Women North Shore Group After relocating from California to Texas, the “North Shore Republican Woman Group's” newest leader, if any, continues to advance their liberal agenda. Contrary to the message of courage and engaging in open dialog, and free debate that Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk died for, this organization openly and hypocritically claims to “Promote Republican Party candidates by keeping members i n f o r m e d o f a l l c a mpaigns”. Not true! Haven't heard a word about Jon Bouche's campaign activities. Jon Bouche a “Real Republican”, is running in the Republican Primary of Montgomery County for the Texas State Representative seat in House District 16 against Will Metcalf also known as “Slick Willie”. Over the years this organization, also referred to as the “Mouthpiece for Metcalf” is alleged to have sent thousands of Dollars to “Slick Willie's” campaign, who in turn like a good Democrat, has empowered himself by selling out his own constituents in exchange for Democrat votes just like his good friend Dustin Burrows, and Dade Phelan. Willie was caught on camera patting his friend Dustin on the back with an “Atta Boy”, who like Willie, is known

for lying to his own constituents when he pledged not to defect from the Republicans in order to propel power upon himself as Speaker of the House, but instead did the opposite and defected to the Democrats. What a guy! Just like a good Democrat, the North Shore R e p u b l i c a n Wo m a n Sorority alleged to be meeting in Bentwater engage in suppressing free speech, and fear open debate. This organization is not worthy to use Charile Kirk's good name. What hypocrites! The Northshore group said that Annie Kate (precinct chair) is on record supporting Mr Metcalf who was censured by the majority of all elected voting Montgomery County Republican Precinct Chairs, and instead of allowing questions from any members of their organization wanting to know the truth, is on record saying if you want to know “Just Give Me A Call”. The fear of honest open debate and suppressing free speech has become the rule of the day for this left wing Democrat oriented group o f m o s t l y, n o t a l l , “RINO's”, “Republicans In Name Only”. After receiving thousands of dollars in donations from the North Shore “RINO” group for his campaign -

Montgomery County R e p u b l i c a n Wo m e n Groups who most, if not all, have been hijacked and fooled by “Slick Willie” for years. One Slick Willie facebook video ad shows a grandma aged woman suckered by Slick Willie. She is seen boasting how when Willie was a little boy she remembered when he got a tool box and how honest and trustworthy he is. She is heard saying; “We Just Trust Will”! So does Satan! What a joke! While their husbands sleep, these “Mouthpiece for Metcalf” women have fantasies about “Slick Willie”. Wake Up and Smell The Coffee Ladies! Don't California Our Texas! Metcalf is on record at their meetings accusing his own constituents of being liars; “Let's Make Lying Wrong Again” is his new campaign slogan aimed not at his Democrat colleagues, but is aimed at silencing his own Republican constituents that disagree with him. Sounds a lot like “Pencil Neck” Adam Shiff! His voting record includes his vote to impeach Ken Paxton, and includes his vote to defect from the hard working elected House Republican representatives from all Mark Twain is famously across the Great State of credited for saying “Its Texas resulting in his Easier To Fool A Person Than To Convince Them See Texas, page 5 That They Have Been Fooled”. There are 5 such Metcalf is also on record saying the exact same thing that if you want to know the truth “Just Call Me”. Are you kidding me? And, on Dec. 26, 2025 a list of 12 Montgomery Christian Republican men and women, including elected precinct chairs, were required to provide emails, phone numbers and names for attendance for a “Mouthpiece for Metcalf” meeting and received confirmed reservations. Then, after seeing the names of those who voted to censure Mr. Metcalf were on the reservation list to attend, were all canceled. Canceled! This is a prime example of Willie's Democrats “Cancel Culture”. Genuine conservative “Practicing Republicans” are all too familiar with it. It's what Charlie Kirk fought against and died for. You Hypocrites! Matthew Chap 3. Vs 7. “You Brood Of Vipers! Who Warned You To Flee From The Coming Wrath?” “DON'T CALIFORNIA TEXAS!” The suppression of free speech, and fear of open dialogue is the play book for this women's hijacked “Mouthpiece for Metcalf” organization.


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OPINION “THE METCALF MUSE” Will Metcalf's campaign slogan is “LET'S MAKE LYING WRONG AGAIN”, but is it true? Most people would agree that lying has always been wrong. Perhaps in Mr. Metcalf's case a better slogan would be “Let's M a k e Ly i n g S t r o n g Again”. According to Brandon Walten (Senior E d i t o r o f t h e Te x a s Scorecard) on December 4, 2024 in an email Metcalf wrote to a constituent he stated that “As a staunch Conservative Republican, I will stand by whoever is chosen at our caucus meeting later this year as our party's endorsed candidate to serve as Speaker this upcoming January.” However, that is not what Mr. Metcalf did, instead he broke his pledge to his Republican Party, and to his own constituents and joined with the Democrats to vote for their choice for Speaker in January, not the Republican Caucus's choice for Speaker. Writer, Brandon Walten has served as Chief of Staff in the Texas Capitol.

Texas from page 1 censure by the party. He ignored calls from Lt. Dan Patrick and Gov. Gregg Abbott not to vote Democrat, but voted with his Democrat friends anyway. “Trust Will?” The woman in the ad must have dementia. Slick Willie runs around the county brag-

What part of making a lie wrong does Mr. Metcalf not understand? While Montgomery County is plastered with smiley faces from Mr. Metcalf which may show that Abbott, Paxton, or even President Trump endorses Mr. Metcalf, after examining the facts quite the opposite is true. In fact, according to Mr. Metcalf's own voting record he voted to impeach Ken Paxton. And, what about Govenor Abbott? The factual truth is that Governor Abbott's office sent fliers to residents all over Montgomery County Dist. 16 pleading for Metcalf to honor his pledge when he promised his own voting constituents that he would remain loyal to the Republican party, but, instead Metcalf ignored it, defected from the Republican party and voted with his Democrat friends.

Arnold Metcalf along with his defecting buddies, Dade Phelan and Dustin Burrows, led the charge to turn the Texas House of Representatives over to the Democrat Party. It resulted in Democrats taking control of all of the Vice Chairmanship seats on every one of the House Committees, and included adding Democrats to 10 of the 12 permanent subcommittees. They increased the Democrats budget allowing for the door to be open for Democrats to receive millions of dollars from Tax Payer money. However, that wasn't enough for Mr. Metcalf and his fellow defectors. Remaining loyal to their promise to the Democrats, all Republican State Representatives from all over the State of Texas were prohibited from being able to serve on any c o m m i t t e e a s a Vi c e C h a i r m a n o r C h a i rwoman!

Metcalf was later censured by the Montgomery County Republican Party for being a “Traitor” but it was too little too late. The damage had already been done. Benedict

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Mr. Metcalf is rapidly becoming known in M o n t g o m e r y, C o u n t y Texas as the “Trojan Traitor”. The Trojan horse of Greek mythology concealed enemy traitors inside the Trojan horse in order to penetrate through the gates of Troy. Mr. Metcalf, Dustin Burrows and Dade Phalen like concealed enemy traitors have penetrated the walls of the Republican Party and every year vote with their Democrat Demons. What “Defectors”! What a disgrace to Montgomery County Republicans! Regardless of who wins the Republican party primary which begins February 17th with early

ging about being the author of bills he never wrote. Burrows assigned bills to him that were written by others. Democrats cheered when their “Trojan Horse” traitor to the Republicans succeeded in getting what they wanted. Metcalf is better known in Montgomery, County as a Democrat who runs as a Republican. He couldn't win without

the help of his Democrat friends, who fled the State of Texas like cowards when Texas desperately needed recovery funding for victims of the Texas Hill Country floods that killed 138 people. There is one way you can always identify a true Democrat, if they claim you are lying, you can be sure they are lying, if they say you are suppressing free speech,

you can be sure they are suppressing free speech; and, if they claim the 2020 election wasn't rigged, you can be sure that the 2020 election was rigged. And, if the liberal leftist California led Northshore “Mouthpiece for Metcalf ” group claims you can trust “Slick Willie”, you can be darn sure that you CAN NOT. Vote this Traitor Out of Our County! Montgomery

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: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier.o rg. Worship: Sunday at 10:30am, Sunday School: 9:30 am Heritage Baptist Church 19087 Lake Mt. Pleasant Rd, Montgomery 77356 Phone: Pastor Bear 936 448-4027 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,

session. Mr. Metcalf has been running around M o n t g o m e r y, C o u n t y putting up signs and giving speeches about how he has authored and voted for all kinds of conservative legislation. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that the authorship of house bills that are eventually passed are actually assigned and may never have been written by Mr. Metcalf at all.

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, 936-5882330 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 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 JEWISH Congregation Beth Shalom, 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 281-362-1100 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

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voting, one thing is certain, Montgomery County Texas Republicans will know they have a traitor among their ranks. There will be no escaping it. No white washing, and no tricky campaign slogans will be able to conceal it. For years the Montgomery County Republican Party has had a Democrat within their rank and file that has been running as a Republican. For years Metcalf has duped numerous Montgomery County Republican women's groups at their tea parties, while watering down house bills before they get to the house floor, and killing honest conservative Christian house bills in committees so that they never come up for vote or s e e t h e l i g h t o f d a y. Democrats overwhelmingly cheered and praised Mr. Metcalf and his traitors when they joined with their party and defected from their Republican Caucus in the last 89th legislative session. As a result, the Democrats gained more power in the house advancing the Islam movement, and with the

Texas is the birth place of the Texas flag. We are a proud people and no matter who you are you can't “Trust Traitors”! Don't California Our Texas! Montgomery County R e p u b l i c a n Vo t e r s endorses the real thing, a die hard genuine conservative Christian Republican “Jon Bouche” as the Republican Representative for Montgomery County

support of Metcalf's Democrat friends homosexual men exchanged vows for the very first time on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. MONTGOMERY C O U N T Y REPUBLICAN VOTERS G U I D E ENDORSEMENTS GREG ABBOTT FOR GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS MIKE HOLLEY FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JON BOUCHE F O R S T A T E REPRESENTATIVE G WEN WI TH R O W FOR MONTGOMERY C O U N T Y REPUBLICAN CHAIR SERAI DEMIEN FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRECINCT 72 CHAIR Political Ad Paid for By: Montgomery County Republican Voters send comments: to truetexasrepublicans@gm ail.com

Texas House District 16 seat. Early Voting begins on February 17th., 2026. Vote Early in The Republican Primary. Editorial provided by Montgomery County Republican Voters send comments: to truetexasrepublicans@gm ail.com

at 6:30pm for Children & kids and youth with dinner Student Ministries provided. Adult Bible Study Abundant Life Watch us live Sundays begins at 6:30pm Pastor JJ Cox Ministries Corner of FM 149 @fellowshipofmontgomery.onli Covenant Church & FM 1097 W. Montgomery ne.church or follow us on (936) 890-8034 TX 77356 Prayer /Sunday Facebook @thefmchurch! Service: 10am Pastor David R. Bailes. School 9:30 am Sunday Service www.thefmchurch.com Website: ccwillis.org 11:30 am Wednesday Pastor Heath Cook METHODIST Pray/Bible Study 6:30 pm EPISCOPAL Church at Montgomery Transformation Church St. James the Apostle PRESBYTERIN (Global Methodist) Montgomery Episcopal, First Presbyterian Church Oak Hills Jr High 20350 FM 2854 1803 Highland Hollow, of Conroe 19190 Keenan Cutoff Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 Conroe, 936-756-8831 2727 N. Loop 336 West Montgomery, TX Sun: 10:30am The Grace Christian Conroe, Texas 936-756Sunday Services 10:30am Admin@TCMontgomery.or Outreach Center 8884 thewoodlandsmethodist.org/ g 25293 Tisdale Road, Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 montgomery April Sound Church, Dobbin, Texas Sun Sch 10:00 Montgomery United 67 ½ April Wind S., 936-689-3141 Nursery provided Methodist Church April Sound, 936-588-2832 Mt. Pleasent Baptist Church of Christ in 22548 Highway 105 West Lighthouse Fellowship Church Montgomery Montgomery, TX 77356 Church, FM 149 N., Montgomery, 301 Pond Street, MontgomPhone: 936-597-6162 Montgomery, 936-582-7700 936-449-6807 ery, TX. 10 AM Worship Service Living Branch Church, The Church @ Lake Sunday Bible Class - 9:30 8:45 Sunday School Highway 105 W., Lake Conroe am Www.mumctex.org Conroe, 936-588-3400 1701 McCaleb Rd Worship - 10:30 am and Richards United MethodNew Beginning Bible Montgomery, TX 77316 6:00 pm ist Church Church, 936-588-4975 Wednesday - 7:00 pm 6639 FM 1696 Richards 19087 Mt. Pleasant www.lakechurch.com Phone: 936-582-4855 Worship Service 11 AM Cemetary Rd, 936-597-8921 Email: Sunday worship @ 10:00 Sunday School 10AM Carbon Church, a.m. Wed. activites 6:30-8pm cofcmontgomery@consolidated Porter Chapel A.M.E. .net Highway 105 W, Lake North Shore Church Zion Church, Web: Conroe, 936-588-4660 18501 W. FM 1097 Rd., 1308 S. Hwy 1486, Dobbin, www.cofcmontgomery.org Walden Community Montgomery 77356 936-597-5331 or 936-449Paul Praschnik, Minister Church, 936-597-7000 5983 12400 Walden Rd, Walden, Service times: Living Way Church, 936-582-6696 Sunday 9:30am and 11am 2080 Longmire Rd, Conroe Services 9:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday start at 6pm for 936-441-8875 WaldenChurch.com Hope Tabernacle River of Life Church, Pastor David Whitaker 17156 FM 1097, MontgomMeets at 18961 Freeport Dr ery, 936-449-4414 Montgomery Cornerstone Church, 936.582.7722 1011 W. Lewis, Conroe, Thursday 7:30pm 936-756-7792 Sunday School at 10:00am Lakeside Bible Church, Sunday Worship at 6:00pm 18940 Freeport Drive Community And InterdeMontgomery, 936-582-1977 nominational Church of St. John, retreat and wildlife center, Lone Star Cowboy 2615 St. Beulah Chapel Rd., Church Montgomery, 936-597-5757 21627 Eva St. Montgomery, Fellowship of MontgomTX 77356 (936)597-5742 ery Pastors Randy & Darla Weaver 12681 FM 149 Service Times: Sundays @ 8 Montgomery, TX 77356 AM, 9:30 AM & 11 AM (936) 597-3949 Mondays @ 7 PM Livestream: Senior Pastor Dale Talbert Watch us live Sundays @ 9:30 Service Times: Sundays at AM & 11 AM @ lonestar.tv 9:30am & 11am / Wednesdays


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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-07-11681 Attorney Requesting Service Christopher J. Archambault 2603 Augusta Dr Ste 900 Houston TX 77057 THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. To:

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this citation the same being Monday, the 26th day of January, 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 and Request for Declaratory Relief and Permanent Injunction was filed in said court on this the 25th day of August 2025, in this case, numbered 25-08-13858 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF SHADOW BAY, INC. are Plaintiffs and MICHELE M. ROBINSON; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FOREST D. ROBINSON are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: The nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Plaintiff sued Defendants for delinquent HOA Assessments and various violations of the Association's governing documents as to the property(s) commonly known as, 14277 Shadow Bay Drive, Willis, Texas 77318, and being legally described as follows:

Kemberly Aleman

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 16th day of February, 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 22nd day of July, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-07-11681 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Water Crest on Lake Conroe Community Association, Inc. are Plaintiffs and

LOT 69, BLOCK 10, OF THE RE PLAT OF SHADOW BAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SHEET 1721 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (the "14277 Shadow Bay Property") And 14275 Shadow Bay, Drive, Willis, Texas 77318 and legally described as: LOT 68, BLOCK 10, OF REPLAT OF SHADOW BAY SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SHEET 172 OF MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS (the "14275 Shadow Bay Property")

Kemberly Aleman are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, OF WATER CREST ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 2849-2850 AND AMENDED IN THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 3383-3384, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 2nd day of January, 2026. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Delcy Parker 1/2/2026 1:39:26 PM Delcy Parker, Deputy Published Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 24-05-07715 in a judgment rendered on the 20th day of January, 2025, where as in Forest West Property Owners Association, Plaintiff, against Sarah Michelle Graves, Defendant. I did levy on the 8th day of December, 2025 at 1:57 o'clock p.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant: LOT 15, IN BLOCK 2 OF FOREST WEST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF 9.250 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE DICKINSON GARRETT SURVEY, A-255, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET T, SHEET 158 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. And on the 3rd day of February, 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 Sarah Michelle Graves, Defendant, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of Forest West Property Owners Association. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 8th day of December, 2025, By: /s/ Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT 5, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLES SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

Lot Four (4), Block Six (6) of Lake Windcrest, Section Four (4), a subdivision of 485.069 acres located in the Thomas J. Nichols Survey, A-397 and the Bailey McFadden Survey, A-352 of Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet K, Sheet 121 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. And on the 3rd day of February, 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 David J. Esmon Jr., Defendants in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of Lake Windcrest Property Owners' Association. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 22nd day of December, 2025, DA TED this 2nd day of January, 2026; at 19100 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, Texas. By: /s/ Chris Jones Constable Chris Jones - Pct. 5 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: /s/ Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 CITATION BY PUBLICATION -CIVIL Cause Number: 25-08-13858 Attorney Requesting Service Curtis McCreight 5051 Westheimer, Suite 1200 Houston TX 77056 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 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 LOREN MCRAE, Deputy Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2026 NOTICE OF CONSTABLE SALE BY VIRTUE OF A ORDER OF SALE issued out of the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, State of Texas, in a certain cause numbered 24-10-16298 on a judgment rendered in said court on the 21ST day of April A.D. 2025 and directed and delivered to me as Constable of Montgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County, Texas. I have on the 2ND day of January A.D. 2026 levied upon and will offer for sale between the hours prescribed by law at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in February A.D. 2026, it being the 3RD of said month at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 21ST day of April A.D. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property to wit: LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF GRAND CENTRAL PARK SEC. 21, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET "Z", SHEET 6872 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 735 FALL ROCK BRANCH DRIVE, CONROE, TX 77304 ("PROPERTY”) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

$5,971.45 $4,424.50 ($2,624.50 and $1,800.00 Additional) Attorney Fees Post-judgment interest at the rate of seven and seventy five hundredths percent (7.75%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fully paid. $797.29 ($376.58 Court Cost and $420.71 Process Server) $0.00 Judgment Credit

The above property is levied on as the property of JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. SIMMONS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 21ST day of April A.D. 2025 in favor of THE GRAND CENTRAL PARK RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. and against the said JAMES E. SIMMONS AND CAROLYN A. SIMMONS. FOR THE PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS ACCRUING BY VIRTUE OF SAID SUIT THE TOTAL SUM. Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 643- goods and chattels pledged or mortgaged as security for any debt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignment or mortgage subject thereto; and the purchaser shall be entitled to the possession when it is held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445)

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 25-03-03176 in a judgment rendered on the 12th day of September, 2025, where as in Lake Windcrest Property Owners' Association, Plaintiff, against David J. Esmon Jr., Defendant. I did levy on the 22nd day of December, 2025 at 9:15 o'clock a.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant:

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as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition and Request for Declaratory Relief and_ Permanent Injunction on file in this suit.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FOREST D. ROBINSON

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition and Request for Declaratory Relief and Permanent Injunction at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this Date 7TH of January A.D. 2026 David Eason, Constable Montgomery County Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ J. McCown Lieutenant J. McCown, #8203 Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Montgomery County, Texas Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 13th day of September 2024, in the case of Siena Vista Homeowners Association Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Luis Antonio Paita Perez & Suany Marlen Umanzor Arauz, jointly and severally Defendant(s), Cause No. 24-06-09963 in said court, judgment being in favor of Siena Vista Homeowners Association Inc., Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of January 2026, at 2:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT SIXTY-NINE (69), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF AARON'S PLACE SUBDIVISION AMENDING PLAT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 2460-2464 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 634 AULIA LANE SPRING, TX 77386. (THE PROPERTY) and on 3rd day of February 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, Luis Antonio Paita Perez & Suany Marlen Umanzor Arauz, jointly and severally in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of January 2026. By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J. G. VASQUEZ Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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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 20th day of February 2025, in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS Rodney Leroy parks Defendant, Cause No. 24-12-19400 in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc Notices continued on next page


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DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of January 2026. By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J. G. VASQUEZ Ryan Gable - Contable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 4571h Judicial District Court, Montgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 16th day of June 2025, in the case of The The Meadows at Imperial Oaks Homeowners' Association, Plaintiff, vs. Nadya Pamela Tevez & Herberth J Tevez, 1. $2,602.55 Principal sum. 2. $2,146.05 Attorney's Fees. 3. Post-Judgment interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum on the full amount of the judgment awarded herein from the date hereof until paid. 4. $374.00 Court cost. 5. Judgment Credit $0.00. Defendant, Cause No. 25-03-04482 in said court, judgment being in favor of Meadows at Imperial Oaks Homeowners' Association, Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of January 2026, at 1:10 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT FORTY SEVEN (47), IN BLOCK (1), OF MEADOWS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SEC 11, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 6747-6748 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2602 PRAIRIE STAR LN CONROE, TX 77385 (THE "PROPERTY') ; and on 3rd day of February, 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 Nadya Pamela Tevez & Herberth J Tevez, Defendant in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of January 2026 By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J. G. VASQUEZ Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle, Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY

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Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of January 2, 2026, at 1 :15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant: LOT 19,BLOCK 05, VIVACE AT HARMONY, 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 3699, AS MODIFIED BY ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 26101 STRETTO DR SPRING, TX 77386 (THE PROPERTY) and on 3rd day of February, 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 Rodney Leroy parks in and to said property.

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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 24-05-07715 in a judgment rendered on the 20th day of January, 2025, where as in Forest West Property Owners Association, Plaintiff, against Sarah Michelle Graves, Defendant. I did levy on the 8th day of December, 2025 at 1:57 o'clock p.m. upon the following described "property" of Defendant: LOT 15, IN BLOCK 2 OF FOREST WEST, SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION OF 9.250 ACRES OF LAND SITUATED IN THE DICKINSON GARRETT SURVEY, A-255, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET T, SHEET 158 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. And on the 3rd day of February, 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 Sarah Michelle Graves, Defendant, in and to said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions through the date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverable by law in favor of Forest West Property Owners Association. ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34.015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE. GIVEN UNDER my hand on the 8th day of December, 2025, By: /s/ Chris Jones CONSTABLE CHRIS JONES, PCT 5, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS By: Ashton Hedrick Investigator Ashton Hedrick - #8510 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 6, 2026, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2026, the same being the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

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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 18th day of August 2025, in the case of Community Association of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS Samantha Jo Lowman & Michael Wayne Lowman, jointly and severally Defendant, Cause No. 25-04-05339 in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc Plaintiff as against Defendant, I did on the 2nd day of January 2, 2026, at 1:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT FIFTY NONE (59), IN BLOCK (1), OF ALLEGRO AT HARMONY SEC 2, AMENDING PLAT NO 1, A SUBDIVISION OF 47.97 ACRES OUT OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL LAND SURVEY, A 351, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 3360 AND IN CABINET Z SHEET 4065 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3854 FLEElWOOD FALLS LN SPRING, TX 77386 THE PROPERTY) and on 3rd day of February, 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 Samantha Jo Lowman & Michael Wayne Lowman , jointly and severally in and to said property. DATED at 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 200, The Woodlands, Texas, this the 2nd day of January 2026. By: /s/ J. G. Vasquez Deputy J.G. VASQUEZ Ryan Gable - Constable Pct. 3 1520 Lake Front Circle Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77380 281-364-4211 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026

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

CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 24-05-07314 Attorney Requesting Service Ronny George 13105 Northwest Freeway Suite 960 Houston TX 77040 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:

John Albert Jones, Jr.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First Amended 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 2nd day of March, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's First Amended Petition was filed in said court on this the 24th day of September, 2025, in this case, numbered 24-05-07314 on the docket of said court. The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Freddie Mac SLST 2022-2 Participation Interest Trust are Plaintiffs and John A. Jones, Sr.; Ruth H Jones; The Heirs at Law of John A. Jones, Sr., Deceased; John Albert Jones, Jr.; Carol Wilson are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: The Petition seeks an order to foreclose the lien on the property and assert a claim to the property located at 16684 Live Oak Square Dr, Porter, TX 77365 and legally described as: Lot 22, In Block 3, Of The Replat Of Live Oak Estates, Section Two (2), A Subdivision In Montgomery County, Texas, According To The Map Or Plat Thereof, Recorded In Cabinet B, Sheet 97-A Of The Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's First Amended Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 12th day of January, 2026. (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Delcy Parker 1/12/2026 9::43:09 AM Delcy Parker, Deputy Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026

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(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 6, 2026 Constable David Eason Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ J. McCown Lieutenant J. McCown, #8203 Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 6, 2026, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2026, the same being the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 6, 2026, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2026, the same being the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 8, 2026 By: /s/ R. Gable Constable Ryan Gable Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ J. G. Vasquez J. G. Vasquez, Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026 STATE OF TEXAS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 8, 2026, seized, levied upon, and will offer for sale the following properties, on the first Tuesday in February, 2026, the same being the 3rd day of said month, Pursuant to Texas Tax Code 34.01, and as further provided in the Resolution adopted by the Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas on July 27, 2021 and recorded as instrument number 2021105114 in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conducted as an ONLINE AUCTION at the following URL: https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com . Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions. The Montgomery County Constables will continue conducting live auctions for execution sales, if any are scheduled in a given month, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, and will proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Montgomery and the State of Texas, towit: (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 7, 2026 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ Randy Crowder RANDY CROWDER Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026

Notice of Public Sale Notice of Public Sale pursuant to Chapter 59 of Texas property code to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held for Town Creek Storage which is located at 22852 Highway 105 Montgomery TX 77356 on storageauctions.com starting, January 15 th 2026 at 9 AM and ending on, January 26 th 2026 at 9 AM. Cleanup deposit is required. The seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items sold to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant and is primarily household items and furniture. Andrew Silanskas Published Dates: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and Wednesday, January 14, 2026

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY MUST PRESENT TO THE CONSTABLE CONDUCTING THE SALE A WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED TO THE PURCHASER BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STATING THAT THE PURCHASER OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO THE COUNTY AND THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN OR REPORTED DELINQUENT TAXES OWED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERING A TAX DEED TO ANY PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO PRESENT TO THE OFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Conroe, Texas, January 8, 2026 By: /s/ Philip Cash Constable Philip Cash Montgomery County, Texas By; /s/ Tracy Decker TRACY DECKER, Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at (936) 760-1410 Published Dates: January 14, 21, 28, 2026

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CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-09-15881

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES EDWARD WHITE, Deceased, were issued on the 7th day of January, 2026, in Docket No. 25-49293P, pending in the Probate Court Number One of Montgomery County, Texas, to: LINDA SUE CRUSE WHITE. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressed as follows: Estate of CHARLES EDWARD WHITE, Deceased c/o M.A. Walker, Ill THE STATE OF TEXAS 314 Cochran Conroe, TX 77301 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are 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 required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 7TH day of January, 2026 this citation, a default judgment may be taken against you." In addition to filing a written By: /s/ M. A. Walker, III answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties M. A. Walker, Ill, Attorney for LINDA SUE CRUSE WHITE of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file Published Date: January 14, 2026 your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org.

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

To:

Attorney Requesting Service Ryan Snow 8222 Douglas Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas TX 75225

Stephen White

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 2nd day of February, 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 29th day of September, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-09-15881 on the docket of said court.

PUBLIC VEHICLE AUCTION In compliance with (2303.157) of the Vehicle Storage lot Facility Act, the following vehicles will be sold “as is” to the Public on Monday January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Stowe's Wrecker Service 21587 Eva St. Montgomery, TX 77356 2019 Ford F350 Vin# 1FDRF3HT7KEE82263 2003 Ram 3500 Vin# 3D7MA48C63G761531 Published Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2025

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows:

CITATION BY PUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-03-04161

Charles Alexander Long Smith are Plaintiffs and U.S. XPRESS, INC.; Stephen White are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: This lawsuit is based on a motor vehicular collision occurring on or about October 5, 2024, on 20131 Gene Campbell Road in New Caney, Texas. The collision was proximately caused by the negligence of Defendant Stephen White. At the time of the collision, Defendant Stephen White was negligent in one or more ways. The above-referenced accident was proximately caused by the negligence and/or recklessness of the Defendant Stephen White. As a result of Defendant's actions, Plaintiff has suffered severe bodily, economic, and mental injuries for which Plaintiff sues. as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.

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

Attorney Requesting Service JEFFREY B HARDAWAY 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.

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.

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Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Conroe Texas, this on this the 16th day of December, 2025. (SEAL District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Loren McRae Loren McRae, Deputy Published Dates: December 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14, 2026

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Substituted Service Under TRCP 111 as to the Unknown Heirs at Law of Betty Williams, Deceased 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 2nd day of February, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Substituted Service Under TRCP 111 as to the Unknown Heirs at Law of Betty Williams, Deceased was filed in said court on this the 14th day of November, 2025, in this case, numbered 25-03-04161 on the docket of said court.

The Unknown Heirs at Law of Betty Williams, Deceased

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows:

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Forest West Property Owners Association are Plaintiffs and James Williams, Jr.; Betty Williams; Charles Wayne Williams; James L. Williams; Kimberly Renee Kinder are Defendants A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: You are hereby notified that a suit has been brought for breach of contract, damages, and attorney fees by Plaintiff, Forest West Property Owners Association, by and through its attorney of records, Jeffrey Hardaway, of Porter Law Firm, 2603 Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77057, against Defendants The Unknown Heirs At Law Of Betty Williams, Deceased and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 33151 McKinley Circle, Magnolia, TX 77354 and legally described to wit: LOT SEVEN (7), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF FOREST WEST SECTION TWO 2, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET T, SHEET 158 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS as is more fully shown by Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Substituted Service Under TRCP 111 as to the Unknown Heirs at Law of Betty Williams, Deceased 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 16th day of December, 2025. (SEAL, District Court of Montgomery County, Texas) Melisa Miller, District Clerk Montgomery County, Texas By: /s/ Loren McRae Loren McRae, Deputy Published Dates: December 24, 31, January 7, 14, 2025

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COMMUNITY MCN’s ‘Veteran of the Week’ Nick Tran This week’s Veteran is Nick Tran, who served in the U.S. Army from 19881991 and 2003-2013. Nick was born in Vietnam, and was five years old when he left during the Fall of Saigon under fire from the North Vietnamese. His father was a South Vietnamese officer, and before being picked up by an US Navy Destroyer from the 7th Fleet on his third day without water, while others in the boat died. Nick’s Mother and others in his family were arrested by the North Vietnamese, and sent to a

re-education camp. He never saw her again. Nick knows about Communism, and he loves the United States, his adopted country. After graduating high school in 1988, Tran joined the US Army serving in the Field Artillery, and served in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After his first term of service he went to college, and following his reenlistment in 2003 he returned to Field Artillery, then switched to being an Army Combat Medic. Tran then won a place with the Army Special Forces.

He went on to deploy to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Following his military service, Tran worked for Schlumberger building programs to help veterans get off the streets, helping them heal and get the help they needed, getting them jobs within the oil field s e r v i c e s i n d u s t r y. Currently, Nick is running in the Republican Primary for the 8th Congressional District. Good Luck Nick, and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of the Week’.

Wreaths Were Removed From Oak Wood Cemetery

left to right...Debbie Chance, Gary Chance, Eva Rains, Jessica Rizk, Sparky Barkmann & Jackie Barkmann by Eva Rains January 11, 2026 was an absolute beautiful day, just enough sunshine to provide warmth, a soft breeze came thru occasionally and many volunteers met at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Conroe, to remove the wreaths that had been placed on the

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Important and one must be “selfless” to be a dedicated researcher for other people’s families! In my opinion, a Registrar is almost more important than any other Officer as she builds an intimate bond with their Member about their Family Tree. All information is kept private within the Records. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL G I F T O F VOLUNTEERISM A REGISTRAR DOES WITH HIS OR HER TALENTS! Standing tall beside “MRS. EVELYN” (signing) is Rebel Joan Of Arc President:

veterans graves. Among those volunteers, were four members of t h e T h o m a s J e ff e r s o n Stubbs 2523, Conroe C h a p t e r o f t h e Te x a s Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. They were: Jackie Barkmann. Debbie Chance, Eva Rains and Jessica Rizk. Mrs. Rizk MRS JENNY RATLIFF LEHR who has Proved 25 Confederate Ancestors of her own, and her Ancestor Names are shown on all the Bars on her beautiful UDC Ribbon. Not pictured but still present is EVELYN’S Proud Sponsor: ELAINE COLLINGS, who has 15 “Proven” Ancestors in her Mother Line and all from Louisiana. ELAINE says she still hopes to find a “Texas Boy”! ELAINE states she couldn’t be more Proud of MRS JENNY, and MRS MARY LEE as she Sponsored them into the United Daughters of the C o n f e d e r a c y, a n d t h e prestigious Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter, and is also proud to Honor their

has chaired this event for the Stubbs Chapter, five years now and the chapter has been participating in Wreaths Across America for seven years. The Stubbs chapter thanks Mrs. Rizk for putting this event together and she has the faithful support of her husband and two children also. The oldest grave at Oak Wood Cemetery dates back to 1869 and on December 13, 2025, some 253 wreaths were placed at the grave site of all veterans from all the wars. It is a beautiful site to see those brillant, vivid evergreen wreaths with a red bow, placed all over the cemetery. It is a honor and privilege to be able to place one of these wreaths at a veterans grave site. Picture and article by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter families. ALL Rebel Joan Of Arc Members strive to Find and Honor their Family History. Recently on an Interview of a new Prospective Member, when asked “Why Do You Want to Join the Daughters of the Confederacy”, their reply was: because I feel it is GOD’S COMMAND: To HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER, which to me means to HONOR ALL Your Family, and Your Ancestors, and Heritage! **They made you who you are! It is the RJOA desire to remember all who were Honorable, and forgive those who weren’t! GREAT JOB EVELYN and MARY LEE!

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