Montgomery County News, January 21, 2026 by Monte West

Montgomery County News

Montgomery Council

Honors the Memory of Tom Czulewicz;

RubenBorjas,Jr

Mary McCoy honored with the prestigious Women in American HistoryAward

The Mary Vaughan Corner Chapter, NSDAR, proudly honored Mary M

prestigious Women in AmericanHistoryAwardat the January 6, 2026, chapter meeting This award recognizes women whohavemadesignificant contributions to their communities, professions, or fields of study, and who

meeting award women study,

American history through

service. Mary McCoy was honoredbytheTexasDAR State Conference in 2024 with the TXDAR Media Award but until now was not recognized with the

This reputation is no it the r su t of tr tegi , vision be

supportofbondelectionsto helping us fill needs at a more localized, specific need of a campus or a campus studentthatisstruggling.”

“As district leadership, ourjobistohonestlymarch to those orders,” Ruffian notes of the strategic plan, exp

community mandate by ensuring the offerings and environments they create align with the values held dear The district’s forward momentum is meticulously guided by a comprehensive strategic plan, a document born from one of the most significant undertakings in the district’s recent history In 2021, Montgomery ISD convened a strategic plan committee that ultimately engaged close to 400 community members, parents and staff This intensive, months-long process crystallized the community s core belief that the best possible investment is in its young people. A key p

is preserving the district’s character amidst growth “Even though we have grown over the years… we don’twanttolosethatsmall town feel he says

m p h a s i z i n g

h e importanceofeverystudent feelingtheyhaveapurpose andaplace.

AmemberoftheFreedomChapteroftheSonsoftheAmericanRevolutionacceptstheAmerica250Celebration YearProclamationfromMayorCountrymanandtheMontgomeryCityCouncil

CorrespondingSecretary,SusanHutchison-Johnston, MaryMcCoyandRegent, Secretary CindyAmburgeyoftheMaryVaughanCornerChapter,NSDAR

By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

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TheHoustonTexansFallShortAgain GettingPunchedOutbyPatriots28-16 intheAFCDivisionalPlayoffGame

needed some assistance because he looked awful th

Itwasamagicalrisefor theHoustonTexans,aftera dismal start with a 0-3 record. The team stormed back during the 2025 season with ten (10) consecutivewinsandmade it to the AFC Divisional Championship where they have been six (6) times before in their franchise history without a win, so this year was no different, the Houston Texans lost a winnable game against the New England Patriots 2816.

wasa risefor theHoustonTexans, a dismal start a 0-3 record. The team stormed back the 2025 season ten (10) consecutivewinsandmade it Championship where they have been six (6) times before in franchise history a win, so this no different, the Houston a winnable game the New England Patriots 2816.

some assistance he looked hrow ng four (4) interceptions and getting (3) times. He never all day long. finished his withtwenty on forty(47) attempts with two hundred and yards The r

r (4) interceptions and getting sacked three (3) times. He never looked comfortable all day long. He finished hisseasonwithtwenty(20) completions on fortyseven (47) attempts with two hundred and twelve (212) yards The Texans'

completelyshutdownwith only thirty-one (31) yards on eighteen (18) carries between running back MarksandChubb.Thestar widereceiverNicoCollins

ng g w shutdownwith only yards on eighteen between running andChubb.The receiverNico

h inactive was felt a few dropped Tight Dalton to leave due to a injury Christian Kirk catch (10) yard

inactive status was felt There were a few dropped balls Tight end Dalton Schultz had to leave the game due to a calf injury Christian Kirk did catch a ten (10) yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, y

The storyline that no one was talking about was the fact that the two head coaches had each played for their teams as talented defensiveplayers. The New E

' e possessionStroudthrewan interceptionthatwastaken i

The story of the day was the performance of C.J.Stroud.Thisseasonhe had some difficulties, but the last two (2) weeks had beenacompletemeltdown.

y t he ex x n ' Stroud an interceptionthatwastaken in for a P tr s' was painful watch the come this much improved

' touchdown. It was painful to watch the wheels come off this much improved team.

Texan

Coach Ryans should have benched him in the second half, or at the very least rested him for a few series of downs and allowed Davis Mills to attempt to get the sluggish offense unitdownthefield.Stroud

of the day was the performance of C.J. Thisseason had some difficulties, the last (2) weeks had beenacompletemeltdown. Coach Ryans should have benched him in the half, or at the least rested him for a series of downs and allowed Davis Mills to to get the offense unitdownthefield.Stroud

council as well as the Economic Development

“C.J.’sfutureinHoustonmightbeinquestionashestruggledagainsttheNewEnglandPatriotsina16-28defeat inthebiggestgameofhiscareer.Hethrewfour(4)interceptionswithoneofthepassesgoingthewrongwayfor aPatriots’touchdown.Greatguy,butpoorperformanceinthepasttwo(2)playoffgames.”

Pl K c e Ka i Fairbairn three for three (3) in goals with fifty-one

Fairbairn went three for three (3) for (3) in field goals with his longest, a fifty-one(51)yarder

The storyline that no one was about was the fact that the two head coaches had played for their teams talented defensive he ew E g nd Patriots will the Denver this S d y r

sive standouts were Azeez AlShaair who had four (4) solo tackles and five (5) assists, defensive back Kamari Lassiter with four (4)solotacklesandone(1) assist, Henry To-to-o with four (4) solo tackles and

four (4) assists along with Danielle Hunter who had two (2) sacks and Jalen Pitre with four (4) solo tackles. Will Anderson, Jr played an outstanding game with three (3) sacks and three (3) solo tackles. Backup defensive back Ja'MarcusIngrammadean interceptionintheendzone to stop the hemorrhaging fortheTexans.Thespecial teams did what they could when they had the chance.

When you review the game,itwasonlyahandful of plays that set winners from losers One glaring challenge for the Texans wasfour(4)tripstothered trips zone with only one (1) touchdown. The Houston Texansneedtoregroupthis off season and break this

other counties Grimes, Waller, Walker, San Jacinto) off original ize of the ori in

other counties (Madison, Grimes, Waller, Walker, and San Jacinto) that were spun off from the original

Montgomery County that

centerinlateOctoberfora Christmas gathering only to be told several days before the event that the buildingwasofflimitsand had to be canceled. Ms.

centerinlateOctoberfora Christmas gathering only to be told several days before the that the buildingwasoff and had to be canceled. Ms.

C rp ration nd t e Planning and Zoning Commission been appreciative the citizen representation the meetings, most notably in reference the saving of the Community Center, which some mistakenly believed be raze t t e ground immediately

Corporation and the a Planning and Zoning Commission have been appreciative of the citizen representation at the meetings, most notably in reference to the saving of the Community Center, which some mistakenly believed was going to be razed to the ground immediately

The public forum featured a trio speakers, al n reference to M o n t g o m e r y s Community Local

The public forum featured a trio of speakers, all in reference tot M o n t g o m e r y s CommunityCenter Local

h i s t o r i a n R o b i n Montgomery, from Richards,andShellyLane, from Dobbin, spoke on behalf of the effort to save the community center; while Lindsey Snead spoke on a disagreement with her rental agreement of the community center

with the city Mr Montgomeryrecalled‘The Cradle of Texas’ event in

h i s t o i a n R o b i n Mo tg mer , f om Richards, Lane, from spoke on behalf save the community center; while Lindsey Snead spoke on a disagreement with her rental agreement of the wi h the it Montgomeryrecalled‘The Cradle of event in th pas

representatives from the

ad representatives from the

was created in 1837, and how communitycenter animportantpartin Shelly thebrickwall community center was by the Club the late 1930’s, well as of the center d c a d World II fallen. She expressed in he pr e an

was created in 1837, and howthecommunitycenter playedanimportantpartin thefestivities. ShellyLane notedthebrickwallaround the community center that was installed by the Civic Club in the late 1930’s, as well as Commissioner T.J. Peel’s creation of the community center in 1948 d e d i c a t e d t o Montgomery’s World War II fallen. She expressed the need for transparency in the process and communityinvolvement.

nd l Patriots will face the Denver Broncos this Sunday for

AFC Championship along with theLosAngelesRamswho willgoupagainsttheSettle Seahawks for the later game,soreadallaboutthe teams in your hometown paper

team down strategically flushing any emotion to any one player They need to fill in the gaps with consistent talent and with playersthathaveawinning attitude.Theteamisnow07 i n p l a y o f f championships, and that is unacceptable The solutions are there if the team has the courage to discover them It was heartfelt loss to a group of guyswhogaveusglimpses ofhope,butitturnedoutto be a mirage baked in disappointment. G

e AFC Championship along with the Angeles who willgo Settle Seahawks the later game,so aboutthe teams in your hometown paper ns d e si were five (5) back Kamari Lassiter andone(1) Henry To-to-o (4) solo assists two (2) and Pitre four Will an three sacks three solo defensive Ja'MarcusIngrammade interceptionin to the Thespecial they had

When the itwasonly plays set One was (4) with only (1) The Houston needtoregroupthis this strategically flushing any emotion to one player gaps with with playersthat a Theteamis i n p l y f that n cc pt b e h has the courage It was to a group who us ofhope, outto be in disappointment.

the city’s closure the community center, which had opened center to th ublic d ring Christmas in Historic Montgomery events just twoweeksprior

the city’s closure of the community center, which had opened the center to the public during Christmas in Historic Montgomery events just twoweeksprior

Mayor Countryman readseveralproclamations to honor America’s 250th CelebrationYear,aswellas tohonorthememoryofthe late Councilman Tom Czulewicz who passed away over the Christmas holiday TheAmerica250 Celebration Year this s u m m e r w i l l commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indep

nce It encouragedallresidentsto join in honoring our

working together toward a brighter and better future. The proclamation to Tom Czulewicz highlighted his

Mayor Countryman readseveralproclamations to honor 250th CelebrationYear,aswellas tohonor the late Councilman Tom Czulewicz passed away over Christmas holiday TheAmerica250 Celebration Year this s m m e r w l l commemorate 250th anniversary signing of the of Ind pen en It encouraged to join honoring our n t i n h i s o y c e b r i g t s ach en d working together a brighter future. The to Tom Czulewicz highlighted his

service his in US public being a l d e r , His andgrandsonaccepted certificate served Montgomery’s Commission, on Place his

servicetohiscountryinthe US Navy, his public service, being a respected l e a d e r , a n d a compassionate human beingandfamilyman. His sonandgrandsonaccepted the certificate following the mayor’s reading. Mr Czulewicz served on Montgomery’s Planning and Zoning Commission, before serving on the City Council, Place 3 until his passing.

orkshop eting regarding the community

regarding the

During the December 9th

During December 9th coun

preliminary design of the new municipal building which will include police and city concerns was city unveiled At this point nothing in the design process is set in stone, and will require coordination

The council voted on several consent agenda items that addressed the results of the city council

The council voted on several consent agenda items that addressed the the council

engineers, police and city officials.

et n the preliminary design of the new building which will include police and city concerns was unveiled At point nothing in the design process set in stone, and will require coordination betw n archi , engineers, police city officials.

Snead had gone to great expense for the formal dress party, and had to makemanyadjustmentsto have the event held on her own property including hiringatenttobeinstalled, and the last minute arrangements caused her muchdistress.

Snead gone to great expense for the formal dress and had to makemanyadjustmentsto have the event held on her own property including hiringatenttobeinstalled, and th last min te arrangements her much

I'm ki g reimbursement,” said Ms. Snead, in reference the extra party expenses that she assume. “They did give me back my money for the community center, didn'tcutit atall. Iendedupspending a lot that I had already on inside ofthecommunity council as the Economic Development

“We need to know whodoestheinspections?” saidLane. “Theengineers, buildingmaintenance,who went in there did the inspections, that's now saying it's because this must be renovated, then there's mold, and the walls aremoving.”

Montgomery citizen LindseySneadspoketothe council on a different matter, in which she had reserved the community

“We need know doestheinspections?” saidLane. “The buildingmaintenance,who went in there did inspections, now saying it's because this must be renovated, then mold, and the are Montgomery citizen LindseySnead to matter, in which she reserved the

“I'm seeking reimbursement,” said Ms. Snead, in reference to the extra party expenses that she had to assume. “They did give me back my money for the community center,butthatdidn'tcutit atall. Iendedupspending a lot of money that I had already spent on the inside ofthecommunitycenter.”

Ms.Sneadwantedto make for her family since this was Christmas event she planned b fore off the duty to another family member Special things like family werenot due to the mayhem by

Ms.Sneadwantedto make the event special for her family since this was the last Christmas event the she planned before handing off the duty to another family member Special things like family pictureswerenottakendue to the mayhem caused by

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major bull in history has been accompanied by periods of sharp pullbacks, corrections, when it felt like everything was about to unravel.

major bull market in history has been accompanied by periods of sharp pullbacks, corrections, and moments when it felt like everything was about to unravel.

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If you've paid attention tothefinancialnewslately, it probably feels like the market can't make up its mind.

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Even during some of the strongestlong-termgrowth periods in U S history, investors experienced multiple declines of 10%, 15%, or even 20% along theway

But reacting emotionally to short-term movements is one of the most common ways investors damage their long-term results.

But emotionally to movements is one of the most common ways investors damage their long-term results.

History shows that: Sellingafterdeclineslocks

Waiting to “get back in” often leads to missing

Volatility is not just a hurdle — it's

Volatility is just a hurdle — it's part the engine that drives long-

The Real Risk Isn't MarketMovement Many people risk means “the market going down.”

The Real Risk Isn't MarketMovement Many people think risk means “the market going down.”

In reality, the bigger risks often come from:

In reality, bigger risks often come from:

Successful investing isn't about predicting the nextcorrectionorrally.It's about building a strategy that doesn't require perfect predictions in order to succeed.

One day, investors are celebratingnewhighs.The next, headlines warn of inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, or a looming recession For many people, this constant back-and-forth creates anxiety andunderstandablyso.

One day, investors are celebratingnewhighs.The next, headlines warn of inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, or a looming recession For many people, constant back-and-forth creates anxiety andunderstandablyso.

But here's an important truth that often gets lost in t h e n o i s e : Market volatility is not a flaw in the system. It's a feature.

But here's an important truth that often gets lost in t h e n o i e : Market volatility is not a flaw in the system. It's a feature.

In fact, volatility is not only normal it's necessary

Volatility Has Always BeenPartofInvesting

It's easy to forget that smooth, straight-line growthhasneverbeenhow markets behave Every

Volatility Has Always BeenPartofInvesting It's easy to that smooth, straight-line growthhasneverbeenhow markets behave Every

Yetovertime,thosewho focused on long-term wererewarded.

Yetovertime,thosewho stayed disciplined and focused on long-term planningwererewarded.

Chasingperformanceafter rallies usually means buyinghigh

The market rarely gives advance notice when it's about to turn in either direction.

Reacting emotionally instead of strategically

Failing to align investments with time horizons andincomeneeds

Thediscomfortyoufeel whenmarketsswingisn'ta sign that something is broken — it's the price we the opportunity to overtime.

Thediscomfortyoufeel whenmarketsswingisn'ta sign that something is broken — it's the price we pay for the opportunity to growwealthovertime.

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Human psychology plays a major role in how we experience market fluctuations.

Human psychology plays a major role in how we experience market fluctuations. Vo

We are wired to react more strongly to losses than to gains. A 10% drop hurts far more emotionally thana10%gainfeelsgood. Add in 24-hour news cycles, social media, and constant alerts on our phones,andit'snosurprise

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Here's the part that surprises many people: Without volatility, longterm investors wouldn't be for taking risk.

Here's the part that surprises many people: Without volatility, longterm investors wouldn't be compensated for taking risk.

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B N-C L GE STATION Justlikewith people, when experience chronic it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weak n th immune system; and even cause fluctuationsinweight—all of which a pet's risk becomingill.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Justlikewith people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuationsinweight—all of which increase a pet's riskofbecomingill.

quick introductions of a new pet, can also heighten stress.

How to help stressed pets

Fortunately, pets are skilled at expressing their emotions through body language Learning to understand these signals and to recognize when stress is building can make allthedifferenceinhelping pets stay healthy and comfortable.

“Cats and dogs are territorialinnatureandlike to be in places that are familiar to them,” Jones said.“Petsalsodon’tliketo share space with another animal that may threaten their environment and peace.”

Signsofstress

Stress can show up in subtle ways before it becomessevere.

Dr Audra Jones, a clinical assistant professor at the TexasA&M College ofVeterinaryMedicineand Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach campus in Canyon, Texas, explainscommoncausesof stress and how owners can recognize and best support petsinstressfultimes.

Dr Audra Jones, a clinical assistant professor at Texas College ofVeterinaryMedicineand Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach campus in Canyon, Texas, explainscommon of stress and how owners can recognize and best support petsinstressfultimes.

Stressfulsituations

Some situations — like veterinary visits, car rides, moving houses, and introducingnewpetstothe household—areespecially challengingforpets.

“Pets associate veterinaryvisitswithstress related to of injections or treatments, or even the smells of other animals same space as Jones said “While car rides are enjoyable for some pets, others have very different responses due, in part, to motion sickness, past negative experiences, and and sounds.”

“Pets may associate veterinaryvisitswithstress related to the pain of injections or treatments, or even the smells of other animals in the same space as them,” Jones said “While car rides are enjoyable for some pets, others can have very different responses due, in part, to motion sickness, past negative experiences, and unfamiliar sights and sounds.”

Big life changes, like moving a house or

Big life changes, like moving to a new house or

“Commonly, both dogs and cats will yawn or lick their nose and lips as an earlysignofdiscomfortina situation,”Jonessaid.

Stress show subtle before becomessevere. both dogs cats will or lick nose lips an discomfort situation,” said.

physical behaviors becomemore

If stress increases, physical behaviors may becomemorenoticeable.

Both and freeze and them shaking fear,”Jonessaid. “Theymight tuck tailsbetweentheir lower closer ground an attempt away’ from the

“Both dogs and cats might freeze and it is possible to see them shakinginfear,”Jonessaid. “Theymightalsotucktheir tailsbetweentheirlegsand lowertheirbodiescloserto the ground in an attempt to ‘shrink away’ from the stress.

Some situations like veterinary car rides, moving hou e , and introducingnew tothe household especially challengingforpets. and dogs in andlike be places that familiar to said.“Petsalsodon’tlike share space animal that may environment and peace.”

Pets might al o defecate or under said. stressed-out will usually not to or drink water stressful situation and enough guarddown.”

“Pets might also defecate or urinate under severe stress,” Jones said. “And stressed-out pets will usually not want to eat treats or drink water until the stressful situation is resolved and they feel comfortable enough to let theirguarddown.”

Whilebothdogsandcats can sometimes express similar stress behaviors, there are also differences betweenspecies.

Whilebothdogsandcats can sometimes are also differences betweenspecies.

“Dogs will generally start panting when stressed and sometimes will smack theirlipsorjawstogether,” Jones said Cats will commonly look for hiding placesorrunfromstressful situations.”

“Dogs will start stressed and sometimes smack orjawstogether,” said Cats commonly look for hiding placesorrunfromstressful

When a pet becomes stressed, owners should stay calm, be patient, and worktodiffusetension.

When animals feel unsafeornervous,theycan become aggressive and go into fight or flight mode,” Jones said. “If a dog is growling, please do not attempt to approach the animal.Thisdogisreacting with ‘fight’ and will likely attack if approached or threatened.”

How to help stressed pets pets are skilled at expressing their emotions body language Learning to understand these signals and to recognize when stress is building can make allthe inhelping pets stay healthy and comfortable.

When becomes calm, be and animals feel nervous,they aggressive and into fight said. “If dog is growling, please not approach Thisdog with and likely threatened.”

Instead, owners should avoid loud noises, speak calmly, and observe pets’ reactions to different tones — some animals respond well to higher-pitched voices, while others may findthemirritating.

owners should loud noises, speak and observe to different tones animals to others

“Trytorecognizewhat’s makingthepetfeelstressed or unsafe and, if possible, remove that threat from their environment,” Jones said.

“Try recognize petfeel unsafe and, threat said.

stressful events can also help.Toprepareforvisiting a veterinary clinic for the first time, Jones recommends doing a “happy visit.”

Crea ing posit ve o iatio s b e stressful events can To for veterinary clinic for mends visit.”

ime are typically interest only, basedontheamountused. After the draw period ends, repayment of both principal and interest begins Since HELOCs begins usually carry variable interest rates, monthly payments can change over time. Choosing the right a p p r o a c h

“During these visits, walk through the get to the smellsandpeopleinvolved in the day-to-day activities without neg ive association such a vaccine, nail or other procedure,” Jones said catpatients,I exploreandreceivetreats examroom.And treats before after visit.”

“During these visits, dogs walk through the clinic and get used to the smellsandpeopleinvolved in the day-to-day activities without a negative association such as a vaccine, nail trim, or other procedure,” Jones said “Forcatpatients,Iletthem exploreandreceivetreatsin theexamroom.Andallpets get treats before and after thevisit.”

Medicationcan bea valuable tool for anxiouspets.

Medicationcanalsobea valuable tool for particularlyanxiouspets.

“If you know your

“If you know that your

pet stressed car rides or visits, your veterinarian prescribi g n n i-anx ety treatment said “These prescriptions are catered individual patient have great safety They can make experiences much more enjoyable for p t and l others involved.”

pet gets stressed about car rides or vet visits, ask your veterinarianaboutprescribing an anti-anxiety treatment Jones said “These prescriptions are catered to each individual patient and have a great safety profile. They can make stressful experiences much more enjoyable for pets and all others involved.”

Cats, in particular, benefit from gradual desensitization, including thingssuchasleavingtheir carrier out before a visit, which allows them to explore and feel more comfortable, and spraying

Cats, in particular, benefit from desensitization, things leavingtheir carrier out before a which allows them explore more comfortable,

the carrier with synthetic pheromones at least 15 minutesbeforetravel.

carrier with at least minutesbeforetravel.

“Pheromonesare that are cats marka said. rub tree or your they are that as by available that Jones sprays carrier and/or on it thecarrier help ‘mark’

“Pheromonesarenatural chemicals that are secreted bycatstomarkasafespot,” Jones said. “When cats rub against a tree or your leg, they are marking that spot as safe by secreting pheromones.

“Luckily there are products available that contain that same ‘safe’ chemical,” Jones said “Using these sprays in a cat’s carrier and/or putting the spray on a towel and placingitinthecarrierwill help ‘mark’safe spaces for cats.”

Stress is an inevitable part of life — for both humansandanimals—but understanding how it affects pets and learning how to best support them during those situations can prevent long-term consequences. Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on the web at vetmed tamu edu/news/pet -talk Suggestions for future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.

Stress is inevitable part for both animals—but understanding how it affects and learning to best support them during those can prevent long-term consequences. Pet a service of of Veterinary & A&M web at tamu edu/news/pet Suggestions

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community group

aroundthem,whetherit’sa churchgrouporabusiness or organization wraps their arms around these campuses and helps fill needs.”

aroundthem,whetherit’sa churchgrouporabusiness or organization that wraps their arms around these campuses and helps fill needs.”

science, law enforcement, and health sciences, where studentscanearnEMTand certified assistant certifications.

science, law enforcement, and health sciences, where studentscanearnEMTand certified medical assistant certifications.

This community-driven philosophy is formalized into a framework of five district goals: Academic Achievement, Safety, Finance and Operations,

Partnerships

ensures that the district’s mission is pursued with clarity, accountability, and strategicfocusacrossallits operations.

ensures that the district’s mission is pursued with mission clarity, accountability, and strategicfocusacrossallits operations.

Forging Key Commu-

Montgomery ISD’s strategy extends beyond school walls through deliberate partnerships with civic and business

Forging Key Community and Economic Partnerships Montgomery ISD’s strategy extends beyond school walls through deliberate partnerships with civic and business

Weather for the Lake Conroe area

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A50percentchanceofshowersbeforemidnight. Patchyfogaftermidnight.Otherwise,mostly cloudy,withalowaround56.Eastwindaround5 mphbecomingcalm.

Mostlycloudy,withalowaround56.

A40percentchanceofshowers.Mostlycloudy, withahighnear66.

Showerslikely.Cloudy,withalowaround35. Chanceofprecipitationis70%.

Rainshowersbeforenoon,thenrainorfreezing rain.Highnear38.Chanceofprecipitationis 90%.

Achanceoffreezingrain.Mostlycloudy,witha lowaround21.Chanceofprecipitationis50%.

Aslightchanceoffreezingrain.Partlysunny, withahighnear34.Chanceofprecipitationis 20%.

SundayNight

Partlycloudy,withalowaround23.

A20percentchanceofshowers.Mostlycloudy, withahighnear68.Calmwindbecoming northeastaround5mph. Monday

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maintainsactivecollaboration with the City of Montgomery, including the mayor, a parent in the district, who participates onthelong-rangeplanning committee “We meet periodically on infrastructure issues, traffic congestion,” says Dr. Ruffin, ensuring coordinated communitydevelopment.

thatifnot…governed…it really can rob kids of critical thinking skills,” while also recognizing its potentialasaresource.

To navigate this, the district is taking proactive, practical steps This includes implementing legislative-required safeguards for staff and forming a dedicated committee. “Our technology department with our

Thiscollaborativeethos drives their engagement with the Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce “We go to those meetings onceamonthandengagein dialogue there, highlight what’s happening in the district, solicit interest and involvement from some of those different entities,” Dr Ruffinexplains.“Some of those meetings have directlyresultedinfollowupmeetingswherewesay, yeah, we’re looking for partners to help us place students in a co-op in weldingorhealthcare.”

This direct pipeline from chamber dialogue to practicum partnerships

ensures career and technical education is tightly aligned with local industryneeds.

Modernizing the Classroom with TechnologyandAI

Montgomery ISD’s approach to technology is strategic and integrated, focusing on tools that directly enhance instructionratherthanservingasa separatetrack.“Wewanted to find ways to use that technology to enhance our instruction,” explains Dr Amy Busby, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Innovation “So not to be necessarily a separate tract or a separate focus, but to be something that we just integrated that withintheclassroom.”

Montgomery approach to technology is strategic and integrated, focusing on tools that directly enhance instructionratherthanservingasa separatetrack.“Wewanted to find ways to use that technology to enhance our instruction,” explains Dr Amy Busby, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Innovation “So not to be necessarily a separate tract or a separate focus, but to be something that we just integrated withintheclassroom.”

A cornerstone of this effort was the rollout of a one-to-one device initiative in 2023, issuing

Chromebooks to all studentsinsixthgradeand above This significant infrastructure investment provides the necessary access for advanced learning.

A cornerstone of this effort was the rollout of a one-to-one device initiative in 2023, issuing Chromebooks to all studentsinsixthgradeand above This significant infrastructure investment provides the necessary access for advanced learning.

Dr Ruffinconnectsthis directlytofuturereadiness, stating, “our kids will never live in a life without Chat GPT or AI ” The district s stance on Artificial Intelligence is deliberately measured acknowledging its dual nature. Dr Ruffin notes it “canbeoneofthosethings

Dr Ruffinconnectsthis directlytofuturereadiness, stating, “our kids will never live in a life without Chat GPT or AI ” The district s stance on Artificial Intelligence is is deliberately measured acknowledging its dual nature. Dr Ruffin notes it “canbeoneofthosethings

instructional technology will actually be leading a committee this year with our teachers on reviewing and selecting tools that kindoffitin parameters of student privacy,” says Dr Busby This committee’s role is to vet and AI tools provide genuine educationalbenefit,ensuringthe district a thoughtful and secure adopter emergingtechnologies.

instructional technology will actually be leading a committee this year with our teachers on reviewing and selecting tools that kindoffitinthoseparameters of student privacy,” says Dr Busby This committee’s role is to vet and select AI tools that provide genuine educationalbenefit,ensuringthe district remains a thoughtful and secure adopter of emergingtechnologies.

The DEN Career and Technical Education Center

The most tangible manifestation of Montgomery ISD s strategic direction is The DEN (Discovery, Exploring Navigating) Career and Technical Education Center This state-of-theart is a direct response to community demand born from the 2021 strategic plan. “Our communityfeltlikewehad really good opportunities for kids but they really pushed the district into thinking,howcanwegoto that next level of being great?” explains Chief of StaffJustinMarino.

The most tangible manifestation of Montgomery ISD s strategic direction is The DEN (Discovery, Exploring Navigating) Career and Technical Education Center This state-of-theart facility is a direct response to community demand born from the 2021 strategic plan. “Our communityfeltlikewehad really good opportunities for kids but they really pushed the district into into thinking,howcanwegoto that next level of being great?” explains Chief of StaffJustinMarino.

This vision culminated inabond committeefocusedonCTE,which ultimatelyledto successful voter-approved bond “It was kind of asthefuturecrownjewel the community,” says Marino, culminating in a four-year journey from oncept to its grand openinginAugust2025.

This vision culminated inabondsteeringcommitteefocusedonCTE,which ultimatelyledtoasuccessful voter-approved bond “It was really kind of sold asthefuturecrownjewelof the community,” says Marino, culminating in a four-year journey from concept to its grand c openinginAugust2025.

The DEN represents a quantum leap from traditional vocational programs. It houses 13 of the state’s 14 career clusters in industrystandard environments “We had culinary but if you imagine an old home etc,”Dr Ruffinnotesofthe transformation Now, students work in a commercialkitchensupporting astudent-ledcafe.

The DEN represents quantum leap from traditional vocational programs. It houses 13 the state’s 14 in environments “We had culinary, but if you imagine an old home etc,” Ruffinnotesofthe transformation Now, students work in a commercial supporting student-ledcafe.

Pathway include manufacturing welding automotive, robotics, AV production, construction

Pathways include manufacturing welding automotive, cosmetology, engineering, robotics, AV production, construction

The center delivers a powerful, dual-purpose value proposition For students, it provides industry certifications for immediate, high-wage employment and serves as acrucialcareerexploration tool for the college-bound.

“If I want to go pre-med, and I realize in my first year of being a certified medical assistant technicianinthatclass,thisisnot for me we save that student a whole lot of financial strain,” Dr Ruffinstates.

The center delivers a powerful dual-purpose value proposition For students, it provides industry certifications for immediate, high-wage employment and serves as acrucialcareerexploration tool for the college-bound. “If I want to go pre-med, and I realize in my first year of being a certified medical assistant technicianinthatclass,thisisnot for me we save that student a whole lot of financial strain,” Dr Ruffinstates.

For the local economy, the pathways are deliberatelyalignedwithregional high-growth sectors like healthcare, advanced m

construction Dr Ruffin directly connects this, noting healthcare is obviouslyoneofthelargest ones in our area,” and that “construction, the advanced manufacturing piece… software developers are top five fastest growingoccupationsinthe county ensuring the district is building a direct pipeline of skilled talent forlocalindustry

For the local economy, the pathways are deliberatelyalignedwithregional high-growth sectors like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and construction Dr Ruffin directly connects this, noting healthcare is obviouslyoneofthelargest ones in our area,” and that “construction, the advanced manufacturing piece… software developers are top five fastest growingoccupationsinthe county ensuring the district is building a direct pipeline of skilled talent forlocalindustry

Investing in People and StrategicInfrastructure

Montgomery ISD s strategy encompasses the entire community supportingbothhumanand capital infrastructure A key initiative is the MISD Resource Center, a food and supply pantry for students, parents, and staff inneed.Dr Busbyexplains it is supported by “a credible partnership with our community businesses,” which donate materials, funds, and volunteer hours, demonstratingaholisticapproach tostudentreadiness.

Montgomery ISD s strategy encompasses the entire community, supportingbothhumanand capital infrastructure A key initiative is the MISD Resource Center, a food and supply pantry for students, parents, and staff inneed.Dr Busbyexplains it is supported by “a credible partnership with our community businesses,” which donate materials, funds, and volunteer hours, demonstratingaholisticapproach tostudentreadiness.

Recognizing that modern “learners are different,” the district heavily invests in its educators. This includes a focus on “servant leadership” and building strong relationships to support staffwell-being.

A standout example of community partnership boosting teacher morale is the annual “Get Back to WorkDay.”“Thisyearwas

what we spoke or sold to the community as comparability to make sure that all campuses across the district had comparable facilities,”notesMarinoof the bond, which funded a new elementary school, and completed a second highschoolphase.

Looking ahead, Marino notestheyhave“convened a long-range planning committee to look at our demographic projections” for the next decade, ensuring the district leads growthratherthanreacting toit. The Lifelong Learning LoopandFuturePriorities

For Montgomery ISD, the ultimate goal transcends test scores and certifications, it is about instilling a capacity for continuous growth Dr Busby encapsulates this this philosophy,stating,“being a lifelong learner is just criticaltothisroleinitself, but then when we talk about…preparingstudents forfuturejobs,well,we’re actuallypreparingthemfor jobs that don’t even exist yet.” The district’s focus, she explains, is on “teaching students how to learn, so then once they are outside of Montgomery ISD,theyarecontinuingto learn and grow and be successfulcitizens.”

For Montgomery ISD, the ultimate goal transcends test scores and certifications, it is about instilling a capacity for continuous growth Dr Busby encapsulates this philosophy,stating,“being a lifelong learner is just criticaltothisroleinitself, but then when we talk about…preparingstudents forfuturejobs,well,we’re actuallypreparingthemfor jobs that don’t even exist yet.” The district’s focus, she explains, is on “teaching students how to learn, so then once they are outside of Montgomery ISD,theyarecontinuingto learn and grow and be successfulcitizens.”

Looking ahead, Dr Ruffin outlines clear priorities. The immediate focusisonfullyactivating The DEN’s potential as a community-facing hub “That’sthevisionofit,and we’renotthereyet.Wejust opened two and a half weeks ago, so getting the foundationinplacetostart allows it to serve our community in the way it was intended” he says, emphasizing the work to open the student-led cafe, salon,andautoshoptothe public.

Concurrently, the district is “recalibrating whatourbaris”forstudent output to match the new, industry-standard facilities Strategically, the leadership is proactively managing growth through land acquisition and deep collaboration with county officials on future infrastructureneeds.

Dr Ruffin caps the conversation by extending a call to action to business

almost close to 400 community members sponsored by businesses,”

says Marino “So a business sort of adopts a campus, and they send in volunteerstohelp,justhelp the teachers get their classrooms ready for the firstdayofschool.”

almost close to 400 community members sponsored by businesses,” says Marino “So a business sort of adopts a campus, and they send in volunteerstohelp,justhelp the teachers get their teachers classrooms ready for the firstdayofschool.”

From a capital perspect

is proactively managing its growth. It is successfully wrapping up a $326 9 million 2022 bond program. “What we really wanted to focus on was

From a capital perspective, the district is proactively managing its growth. It is successfully wrapping up a $326 9 million 2022 bond program. “What we really wanted to focus on was

leaders, encouraging them to engage with their local schools. He clarifies that thisvitalpartnershipcanbe builtonexpertiseaswellas financial support, affirming there are plenty of opportunities to find ways to add value to the students ” It is a clear invitation to join in the crucial work of building a capable future workforce, together

TheCityofMontgomeryandtheSAR CelebrateAmerica250th

byDavidHamaker

Ed Sellards,1stVicePresident of the Freedom Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution receives a proclamationfromMayorSara Countryman, celebrating the 250th Anniversaryofthesigningofthe Declaration of Independence The proclamation is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th Anniversary marking America's Semiquincetennial The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, servinginourcommunities and educating and

TexasConfederateHeroes' DayEvent

ByEvaRains

MembersoftheDistrict III,TexasDivision,United DaughtersoftheConfederacy, came together on Sunday, January 18, 2026 to honor a Confederate veteran, on Texas Confederate Heroes' Day in Cleveland, Texas The event was held at the Oak Shade Baptist Church and

Cemetery, the event has been at this location for many years now The Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter has hosted the event for years andareverythankfultothe church for allowing them to use their Fellowship Hall.

The Confederate soldierhonoredonthe18th was Adolphus Sunberry

Gossett, he mustered in with the 2nd Regiment Co D Texas Infantry in 1862. He married Carrie C Peavy in Polk County, Texas in 1868 and later settled in Liberty County, Texas and there they raised their children While inside the Fellowship Hall of the Church, Mrs. Carolyn Jamail gave the history of the Gossett family While family members names were read

Forum

from page 4

informed decisions in the RepublicanPrimary

“An informed voter is a powerful voter said Sharyn Link, President of Lake ConroeArea RepublicanWomen. This forum is about giving our community

AREACHURCHES

ASSEMBLYOFGOD CornerstoneChristian AssemblyofGodofConroe locatedat100MosswoodDr., Conroe,Texasinfrontof RiverPlantation.936-2731755

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-588-3399

BAPTIST

ChurchoftheGood Soldier(BaptistAffiliation), 1501NorthFrazier (McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe, Texas,Phone:936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsoldier org. Worship:Sundayat 10:30am,SundaySchool:9:30 am

HeritageBaptistChurch 19087LakeMt.PleasantRd, Montgomery77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church

POBox125,Montgomery, Texas77356,5525Spring BranchRoad,Montgomery 713-478-1256,SundayBible Class10:00am,Worship Serviceat11:00am.

FaithBaptistChurch

SundayMorningBible Study9:30a.m.Worship Service10:45a.m.

FirstBaptistChurch

aloud, two Stubbs chapter members Sherry McKey and Schelle Taylor, placed white carnations in a magnolia wreath. When the program was over everyonewalkedouttothe cemetery

TwouniformedSons of Confederate Veterans members, carried the wreath to the cemetery They were Steve Sodich and Brad Halliday, both from the 4th Texas Field

direct access to the candidates who want to serve them, hearing their priorities, asking real questions, and preparing ourselves to vote with confidence in the March 2026 Republican Primary When Republican women lead by engaging, educating,andshowingup,strong conservative leadership follows.”

ThepartneringRepublicanwomen’sorganizations share a commitment to

inspiring future generationsaboutthefounding principles of our country The Sons of the American Revolution are honored to sponsor this event as one of the celebrations leading up t o o u r n a t i o n s semiquincetennial on July 4, 2026. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our past, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage,

Tomball,SCV Thesemen placed the wreath at the headstone of Mr Gossett.

standing at the gravesite, all joined hands and sang DIXIE.

Attending the event were...twoHonoraryTexas D

Carolyn Jamail and Anna Shepeard and one ExTexas Division President, Bernice Elgar Mrs. Emily Allen presided over the program and she serves as the District III Chairman and Beckie Endebrock is

Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523 Conroe chapter District III has nine chapters and four chapters

ement informed voting, and leadership rooted in faith, family, and community values By working together, they aim to encourage meaningful participation in the electoral process and support strong Republican leadership at the local and statelevels.

Community members are encouraged to attend, askquestions,andtakepart in shaping the future of

ServiceTimes:Sundaysat 9:30am&11am/Wednesdays at6:30pmforChildren& StudentMinistries

and unite us as a nation. Thank you, Montgomery, for this proclamation of celebrating with usinthefoundingofour nation.

After the program ended and the wreath was placed everyone came backinsideforvisitingand delicious food A very yummy "Cowboy Fire Roasted Bacon-Tomato Soup" was served, along withchesses,crackers,tea, coffeeandcookies.

hadmembersattending. It was a

Picture and article by Eva Rains, Publicity Chairman for the Stubbs Chapter

Montgomery County and Texas.

EventDetails:

Date: Monday, January 27,2026

Time: Doors open at 5:00PM

CommunityCenter 600 Gerald Street, Willis,TX

METHODIST

ChurchatMontgomery (GlobalMethodist)

Hwy105W.,Montgomery, 936-597-4230

HoneaBaptistChurch, FM2854,Montgomery

JonesChapelBaptist,

SundayEveningWorship 6:00p.m.

St.BeulahBaptist Church,locatedinDobbin, P.O.Box112,Montgomery 77356 BenuiBaptistChurch, Meetsat464McCalebRd.

ScottRidgeandFM1097, Montgomery AntiochBaptist,

Dobbin,936-597-5560

ChinaGroveBaptist Church,Willis,936-767-4744

DacusBaptist,Dacus, 936-449-0845

OldHwy105,936-5882330

Mt.SinaiBaptist

About11miNof Montgomery onFM149 936-588-1260

FM2854,936-756-2505 Mt.CalvaryBaptist,

BethelRoad,Montgomery, 936-597-4668

UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas

CATHOLIC

SacredHeartCatholic,

109N.Frazier,Conroe, FM1774,Plantersville,

St.Mary’s Catholic

SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,WednesdayBible StudyandYouthGroup6pm 7:45Service 936-894-2223

St.Joseph’sCatholic, CR213,Stoneham,

JEWISH 936-894-2223

CongregationBeth Shalom,5125Shadowbend Place,TheWoodlands, 281-362-1100

LUTHERAN 936-756-8186

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

dacuschurch@gmail.com, dacusbaptist@consolidated.ne twww.dacusbaptist.org

GraceLutheran(ELCA), OakHillsJrHigh

LivingSaviorLutheran Church-LCMS309PondSt. Montgomery77356Church phone:936-597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org PastorDavidR.Bailes.

Montgomery TX SundayServices10:30am

thewoodlandsmethodist.or g/montgomery

MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch 19190KeenanCutoffRd.

22548Highway105West

Montgomery TX 77356

Phone: 936-597-6162

10AMWorshipService 8:45SundaySchool

936-597-5331or936-4495983 Www.mumctex.org Thursday7:30pm SundayWorshipat6:00pm

PastorDavidWhitaker SundaySchool10AM Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery 1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin, PorterChapelA.M.E. LivingWayChurch ZionChurch, HopeTabernacle WorshipService11AM RichardsUnited MethodistChurch 6639FM1696Richards

936.582.7722

20350FM2854 Sun:10:30am Admin@TCMontgomery.o rg AprilSoundChurch, TransformationChurch Montgomery Montgomery,TX77316

AprilSound,936-5882832

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-597-8921 67½AprilWindS.,

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

Services9:30and11a.m. LighthouseFellowship Church, LivingBranchChurch, NewBeginningBible Church, CarbonChurch, WaldenCommunity Church, 12400WaldenRd,Walden, 936-582-6696 WaldenChurch.com RiverofLifeChurch,

17156FM1097,Montgomery,936-449-4414 Montgomery,936-5827700

Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

1011W.Lewis,Conroe, CornerstoneChurch, 936-756-7792 LakesideBibleChurch, 18940FreeportDrive ChurchofSt.John, Montgomery,936-5821977

retreatandwildlifecenter, 2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936-5975757

FellowshipofMontgomery Montgomery,TX77356

12681FM149 (936)597-3949

SeniorPastorDaleTalbert

seatedlefttoright...CarolynJamail,JackieBarkmann, BeckieEndebrockandDeliseHenrystandingleftto right...SchelleTaylor,SherryMcKey,EvaRains, MicheleScanlin,DebbieChanceandIvaGilliam

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 25-07-11681

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller ChristopherJ.Archambault

P O.Box2985

2603AugustaDr Conroe,Texas77305 Ste900

County Texas at the Courthouse of

Said Plaintiff's Original Petition and Request for

County in

Relief and Permanent Injunctionwas

insaidcourtonthisthe25thdayofAugust2025,inthiscase,numbered 25-08-13858onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OF SHADOW BAY, INC. are

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouor yourattorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby 10:00a.m.ontheMondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedate ofissuanceofthiscitation,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."Inaddition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be madenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.Findoutmoreat TexasLawHelp.org.

To: KemberlyAleman

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Original Petition at or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the 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 OriginalPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe22nddayofJuly,2025,inthiscase, numbered25-07-11681onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

WaterCrestonLakeConroeCommunityAssociation,Inc.arePlaintiffsand

KemberlyAlemanareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit: LOT2,BLOCK4,OFWATERCRESTONLAKECONROE,SECTION4,ASUBDIVISION INMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDING TOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOF RECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEETS2849-2850ANDAMENDEDINTHEMAPORPLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 3383-3384, OF THE MAP RECORDS OFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirementsoflaw,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas, thisonthisthe2nddayofJanuary 2026.

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas) MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/DelcyParker 1/2/20261:39:26PM

DelcyParker,Deputy HoustonTX77057

PublishedDates:January7,14,21,28,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th JUDICIALDISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County Texas; Cause# 24-05-07715 in a judgment rendered on the 20thdayofJanuary,2025,whereasinForestWestPropertyOwnersAssociation,Plaintiff,against th SarahMichelleGraves,Defendant.Ididlevyonthe8 dayofDecember 2025at1:57o'clockp.m. uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant:

LOT15,INBLOCK2OFFORESTWEST,SECTION2,ASUBDIVISIONOF9.250ACRES OFLANDSITUATEDINTHEDICKINSONGARRETTSURVEY,A-255,MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETT,SHEET158OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

Andonthe3rddayofFebruary,2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayof said month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty, Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the publicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofSarahMichelleGraves,Defendant,inandto said property, representing interest and costs of suit, together with legal fees and commissions throughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsofcourt,costsofsale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesand interestrecoverablebylawinfavorofForestWestPropertyOwnersAssociation.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34 015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTYTAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe8thdayofDecember,2025,

By:/s/ChrisJones CONSTABLECHRISJONES,PCT5,MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

By:AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th JUDICIALDISTRICT COURT of MONTGOMERY County, Texas; Cause# 25-03-03176 in a judgment rendered on the 12th day of September 2025, where as in LakeWindcrest Property Owners'Association, Plaintiff, againstDavidJ.EsmonJr.,Defendant.Ididlevyonthe22nddayofDecember,2025at9:15o'clock a.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant: THESTATEOFTEXAS

LotFour(4),BlockSix(6)ofLakeWindcrest,SectionFour(4),asubdivisionof485.069acres located in the Thomas J. Nichols Survey, A-397 and the Bailey McFadden Survey, A-352 of MontgomeryCounty,Texas,accordingtothemaporplatthereofrecordedinCabinetK,Sheet 121oftheMapRecordsofMontgomeryCounty Texas. COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY

Andonthe3rddayofFebruary 2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayof said month, on the Courthouse Steps located at 301 N Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 of said MONTGOMERYCounty Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the publicauctionforcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDavidJ.EsmonJr.,Defendantsinandtosaid property,representinginterestandcostsofsuit,togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthe date of judgment, plus all costs of court, costs of sale, and post judgment penalties and interest recoverablebylawinfavorofLakeWindcrestPropertyOwners'Association.

ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 34 015 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTYTAXCODE.

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe22nddayofDecember 2025,

DATEDthis2nddayofJanuary,2026;at19100UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Texas.

By:/s/ChrisJones

ConstableChrisJones-Pct.5MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

By:/s/AshtonHedrick

InvestigatorAshtonHedrick-#8510

PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026

To: THEUNKNOWNHEIRSOFFORESTD.ROBINSON

Plaintiffsand MICHELEM.ROBINSON;THEUNKNOWNHEIRSOFFORESTD.ROBINSON areDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

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)commonlyknownas,14277ShadowBayDrive,Willis,Texas77318,andbeing legallydescribedasfollows: 14275ShadowBay,Drive,Willis,Texas77318andlegallydescribedas:LOT68, BLOCK 10 OF REPLAT OF SHADOW BAY SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 ACCORDINGTO MAPOR PLATTHEREOF RECORDED IN PLATCABINETC, SHEET 172 OF MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS (the "14275ShadowBayProperty")

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"14277ShadowBayProperty")

asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitionandRequestforDeclaratoryReliefand_ PermanentInjunctiononfileinthissuit.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thison

thisthe10thdayofDecember 2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects. And MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:/s/LorenMcRae LORENMCRAE,Deputy

PublishedDates:January14,21,28andFebruary4,2026

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 ConstableofMontgomeryCountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas.Ihaveonthe2ND dayofJanuaryA.D.2026levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawat approximately 10:00A.M. on the first Tuesday in FebruaryA.D. 2026, it being the 3RD of said monthatpublicauctiontothehighestbidder forcashinhandattheCourthousestepsof301NMain St.Conroe,TX77301ofsaidMontgomeryCounty,Texas,alltherighttitleandinterest,ifany,which the defendant had on the 21ST day of April A.D. 2025, or at any time thereafter, of and in the followingdescribedpropertytowit:

LOT EIGHT (8), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF GRAND CENTRAL PARK SEC 21, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOR PLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINET"Z",SHEET6872OFTHEMAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 735 FALL ROCKBRANCHDRIVE,CONROE,TX77304("PROPERTY”)

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE 1. $5,971.45

3. Post-judgment interest at the rate of seven and seventy five hundredths percent(7.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgment,includingattorney'sfees awardedherein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntilfullypaid.

$797.29($376.58CourtCostand$420.71ProcessServer) 2. $4,424.50($2,624.50and$1,800.00Additional)AttorneyFees

$0.00JudgmentCredit

The above property is levied on as the property of JAMES E. SIMMONSAND CAROLYNA. SIMMONS and will be sold to satisfy a judgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of MontgomeryCounty Texasrenderedonthe21STdayofAprilA.D.2025infavorofTHEGRAND CENTRAL PARK RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. and against the said JAMES E. SIMMONSANDCAROLYNA.SIMMONS.

FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM.

TexasRulesofCivilProcedure643-goodsandchattelspledgedormortgagedassecurityforanydebt or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignmentormortgagesubjectthereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.

Biddersmustpre-registerpriortothesaletobidonthisproperty(CivilPracticeandRemediesCode 34.0445)

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate7THofJanuaryA.D.2026

DavidEason,Constable

MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/J.McCown

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203 MontgomeryCounty Texas

PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 284th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe13 dayofSeptember2024,inthecaseof SienaVistaHomeownersAssociationInc.Plaintiff,VS.LuisAntonioPaitaPerez&SuanyMarlen UmanzorArauz,jointlyandseverallyDefendant(s),CauseNo.24-06-09963insaidcourt,judgment beinginfavorofSienaVistaHomeownersAssociationInc.,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididon the 2nd day of January 2026, at 2:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following described property of Defendant:

LOTSIXTY-NINE(69),INBLOCKONE(1),OFAARON'SPLACESUBDIVISIONAMENDING

PLATNO.1,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXASACCORDINGTOTHE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 2460-2464 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 634 AULIALANESPRING,TX77386.(THEPROPERTY)andon3rddayofFebruary2026,between thehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocated at301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,all therights,titleandinterestofDefendant,LuisAntonioPaitaPerez&SuanyMarlenUmanzorArauz, jointlyandseverallyinandtosaidproperty nd

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ

THESTATEOFTEXAS § RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite200

DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofJanuary2026. TheWoodlands,TX77380 281-364-4211 PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § THESTATEOFTEXAS §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE Noticescontinuedonnextpage

LOT 19,BLOCK 05, VIVACEAT HARMONY ANADDITION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY

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

TheWoodlands,TX77380

COMMONLYKNOWNAS26101STRETTODRSPRING,TX77386(THEPROPERTY)andon 3rd day of February, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the MontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsale andwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendantRodneyLeroy parksinandtosaidproperty PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe2nddayofJanuary2,2026,at1:15o'clockp.m.,levyupon thefollowing-describedpropertyofDefendant: By:/s/J.G.Vasquez RyanGable-ContablePct.3 1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900 PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026 281-364-4211

Honorable 4571h

MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe16 dayof

2025,inthe

Court,

ofThe The Meadows at Imperial Oaks Homeowners' Association, Plaintiff, vs. Nadya Pamela Tevez & HerberthJTevez,1.$2,602.55Principalsum.2.$2,146.05Attorney'sFees.3.Post-Judgmentinterest attherateof6.25%perannumonthefullamountofthejudgmentawardedhereinfromthedatehereof untilpaid.4.$374.00Courtcost.5.JudgmentCredit$0.00.Defendant,CauseNo.25-03-04482in saidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofMeadowsatImperialOaksHomeowners'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-describedpropertyofDefendant:

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE LOT FORTY SEVEN (47), IN BLOCK (1), OF MEADOWS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SEC 11, A SUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPOFPLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 6747-6748 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS MORE COMMONLYKNOWNAS 2602 PRAIRIE STAR LNCONROE,TX77385(THE"PROPERTY');andon3rddayofFebruary,2026,betweenthehours of10:00

o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301N.MainSt. Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,title andinterestofNadyaPamelaTevez&HerberthJTevez,Defendantinandtosaidproperty

By:

/s/J.G.Vasquez DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ

THESTATEOFTEXAS § COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe18 dayofAugust2025,inthecaseof CommunityAssociation of Harmony, Inc. Plaintiff, VS Samantha Jo Lowman & Michael Wayne Lowman,jointlyandseverallyDefendant,CauseNo.25-04-05339insaidcourt,judgmentbeingin favorofCommunityAssociationofHarmony,IncPlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe2ndday ofJanuary2,2026,at1:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthefollowingdescribedpropertyofDefendant: 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 SCHOOLLANDSURVEY,A351,MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHE 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'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301, Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant SamanthaJoLowman&MichaelWayneLowman,jointlyandseverallyinandtosaidproperty nd DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite200,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofJanuary2026. By:/s/J.G.Vasquez DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900 TheWoodlands,TX77380

with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING

THE STATE OF TEXAS

YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertothePlaintiff'sFirst Amended Petition at or before 10:00A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday the 2nd day of March, 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.SaidPlaintiff'sFirst AmendedPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe24thdayofSeptember,2025,in thiscase,numbered24-05-07314onthedocketofsaidcourt.

John A. Jones, Sr.; Ruth H Jones; The Heirs at Law of John A. Jones, Sr., Deceased;JohnAlbertJones,Jr.;CarolWilsonareDefendants

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 DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,January6,2026 ConstableDavidEason MontgomeryCounty Texas

Notes:

the same according to requirementsoflaw,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroe

(SEALDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas) CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77040

(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 respectivetract.)or uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney asufficientportionofthe property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any propertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinterest therein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,withinthetimeandinthemannerprovidedby law andshallbesubjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedtherein maybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder,ifany,tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING 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 DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE. DatedatConroe,Texas,January7,2026

auctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,if anyarescheduledinagivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterest ofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof saiddefendants,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,towit: ConstableKenneth“Rowdy”Hayden

MontgomeryCounty Texas

By;/s/RandyCrowder

RANDYCROWDER

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue.However,theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforaperson who is apartytothesuit(otherthanataxingunit),is theaggregateamountof thejudgmentsagainstthe propertyplusallcostsofsuitandsale.ALLSALESSUBJECTTOCANCELLATIONWITHOUTPRIOR NOTICE.THEREMAYBEADDITIONALTAXESDUEONTHEPROPERTYWHICHHAVEBEEN ASSESSED SINCETHE DATE OFTHE JUDGMENT For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936)760-1410

PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026

scheduledinagivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterest ofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof saiddefendants,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,towit:

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Montgomery County Texas, to which instruments reference

for a

respectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestof

property described above shall be sold to satisfy

and

propertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinterest therein,toredeemthesaidproperty,ortheirinteresttherein,withinthetimeandinthemannerprovidedby law,andshallbesubjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedtherein maybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING 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 DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.

DatedatConroe,Texas,January8,2026

By:/s/R.Gable ConstableRyanGable MontgomeryCounty,Texas

Notes: J.G.Vasquez,Deputy

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue.

However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisapartyto thesuit(other

SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXESDUEONTHE By;/s/J.G.Vasquez

PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For more information,contact

yourattorneyorLINEBARGERGOGGANBLAIR&SAMPSON,LLP,attorneyforplaintiffs,at(936) 760-1410

PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026 thanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgmentsagainstthepropertyplusallcostsofsuitand sale.ALLSALES

NOTICEOFSALE

§ STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE

MONTGOMERYCOUNTY §

andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bytheClerk ofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedanddeliveredas SherifforConstableofsaidCounty IhaveonJanuary8,2026,seized,leviedupon,andwillofferforsale thefollowingproperties,onthefirstTuesdayinFebruary,2026,thesamebeingthe3rddayofsaidmonth, PursuanttoTexasTaxCode34.01,andasfurtherprovidedintheResolutionadoptedbytheCommissioners CourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasonJuly27,2021andrecordedasinstrumentnumber2021105114in the Official Public Records of Montgomery County, Texas, tax sales in Montgomery County shall be conductedasanONLINEAUCTIONatthefollowingURL:https://montgomery.texas.realforeclose.com Beginning February 1, 2022, the Montgomery County Constables will no longer conduct LIVE tax sale auctions.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecutionsales,if anyarescheduledinagivenmonth,betweenthehoursof10o'clocka.m.and4o'clockp.m.onsaidday beginningat10:00AM,andwillproceedtosellforcashtothehighestbidderalltheright,title,andinterest ofthedefendantsinsuchsuit(s)inandtothefollowingdescribedrealestatelevieduponasthepropertyof saiddefendants,thesamelyingandbeingsituatedintheCountyofMontgomeryandtheStateofTexas,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 respectivetract.)or,uponthewrittenrequestofsaiddefendantsortheirattorney,asufficientportionofthe property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any propertysoldshallbesubjecttotherightofredemptionofthedefendantsoranypersonhavinganinterest therein,toredeemthesaidproperty ortheirinteresttherein,withinthetimeandinthemannerprovidedby law andshallbesubjecttoanyotherandfurtherrightstowhichthedefendantsoranyoneinterestedtherein maybeentitled,undertheprovisionsoflaw Saidsaletobemadebymetosatisfythejudgment(s)rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceedsofsaidsalestobeappliedtothesatisfactionthereof,andtheremainder ifany tobeappliedasthe lawdirects.

PURCHASERSOFTAXSALEPROPERTYMUSTPRESENTTOTHECONSTABLECONDUCTING

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 DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER

THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE PLEASE CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX

ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S

Number: 25-01-00159

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

THE STATE OF TEXAS

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 25-01-00159

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller HollisR.Hamilton

THE STATE OF TEXAS

Candace McDonald; James McDonald; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;Does1through20,InclusiveareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

This is an In Rem action relating to a secured interest encumbering real property commonly known as 807 Brook Hollow Drive, Conroe, TX 77385, and with the legal description of LOT 12, OF REPLAT OF FOREST HILLS GREEN, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 20B (FORMERLY RECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE40)OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

asismorefullyshownbyOriginalPetitionforJudicialForeclosureonfileinthissuit.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas, thisonthisthe10thdayofDecember,2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

By:/s/LorenMcRae 12/10/202511:17:30AM

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty Texas LorenMcRae,Deputy PublishedDates:January21,28andFebruary4,11,2026

To: JamesMcDonald

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original PetitionforJudicialForeclosureatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextafterthe expirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeing Monday the 26th day of January 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of MontgomeryCounty,TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.Said OriginalPetitionforJudicialForeclosurewasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe3rddayof January,2025,inthiscase,numbered25-01-00159onthedocketofsaidcourt.

PennymacLoanServices,LLCarePlaintiffsand

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

asismorefullyshownbyOriginalPetitionforJudicialForeclosureonfileinthissuit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirementsoflaw andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas, thisonthisthe10thdayofDecember,2025.

12/10/202511:18:04AM

By:/s/LorenMcRae

PublishedDates:January21,28,February4,11,2026

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