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WOODLANDS, TX – On 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate 250th anniversary signing of of Independence, offering an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s history while inspiring the next generation of leaders, creators,andinnovators.In recognition historic milestone, The Woodlands Children’s Museum has partnered with the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra present an America 250 concert series in celebration of America’srichmusicaland artisticlegacy
Beginning in January, the series will feature monthly family-friendly concerts showcasing American composers and patrioticthemes. Designed especially for young audiences, these engaging performances invite children and families to experienceAmerica’sstory through the power of live orchestral music, culminating in a special semiquincentennial celebrationinJuly
concert series is supported in part by from the National Endowment for the Arts, helping ensure that Americans all ages can experience the celebrate the nation’s artistic heritage and benefitfromartseducation at stage of life Veterans and Active Duty Military and their immediate family members (up to 4) can receiveadiscountedrateof $5 per person America 250 days. Tickets can be purchased the museumwithvalidID.
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Beginning in January, the series will feature monthly family-friendly concerts showcasing American composers and patrioticthemes. Designed especially for young audiences, these engaging performances invite children families to experienceAmerica’sstory through of live orchestral music, culminating in special semiquincentennial celebrationinJuly 11:00 a on the
“The sounds of the symphony help children hear story our country is bold,joyful,andexciting,” stated Angela Colton, Executive of The Woodlands Children’s Museum “This series makestheartsaccessibleto all ages transforms a patriotic celebration into
“The sounds of the symphony help children hear the story of our country in a way that is bold,joyful,andexciting,” stated Angela Colton, Executive Director of The Woodlands Children’s Museum This series makestheartsaccessibleto all ages and transforms a patriotic celebration into
THE WOODLANDS, TX – On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, offering an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s history while inspiring the next generation of leaders, creators,andinnovators.In recognition of this historic milestone, The Woodlands Children’s Museum has partnered with the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra to present an America 250 concert series in celebration of America’srichmusicaland artisticlegacy May 16 – WSO
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January 24 – WSO String Quartet Give My RegardstoBroadway
Experimental Ensemble, Constellation: A NASA Tribute
March 21 – WSO Woodwind Quintet, American Classical Composers
March 21 WSO Woodwind Quintet American Classical Composers J e 6 – W O Ensemble, A Theseriesconcludeson Friday, 3rd, a special featuring at 10:30 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 will brass, woodwind, alongwithaguestvocalist.
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April 25 – WSO Percussion Ensemble, MarchingtotheBeat February 21 – WSO Brass Quintet, Go for the Gold:AnOlympicTribute
May 16 – WSO Brass
Theseriesconcludeson Friday, July 3rd, with a special America 250 celebration featuring three performances at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The day will include brass, woodwind, and percussion ensembles, alongwithaguestvocalist.
collaborate a setting where children the orchestral an welcoming admission and
Orchestra. “We’re thrilled to collaborate in a setting where children can experience the joy of live experience orchestral music in an engaging, welcoming environment.”
admission and tickets may be purchased in a d v a n c e a t woodlandschildrensmuseu m.org.
Museum hours are Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30 9:30 a m –2:00 p m ; Friday, 9:30a.m.–4:00p.m.;and The Woodlands Children’s Museum is located in the Panther Creek Village Center at 4775W Panther Creek Drive, Suite280,TheWoodlands, TX 77381 Concerts are includedwithmuseum
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00p.m.
In addition to the performances,themuseum
In addition to the performances,themuseum will unveil collaborative
“The America 250 celebration is about honoring our past while inspiring our future, and there’snobetterplacetodo that than The Woodlands Children’s Museum,” stated Darryl Bayer, Artistic Director for the Woodlands Symphony
250 celebration is about honoring our while inspiring our future and there’snobetterplacetodo that Woodlands Children’s Museum,” stated Darryl Bayer, Artistic Director for the Woodlands Symphony
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illustrate a broader point: excitement and predictabilityrarelycoexist.
illustrate a broader point: excitement and predictabilityrarelycoexist.
more likely to miss those critical periods than those whostaythecourse.
more likely to miss those critical periods than those whostaythecourse.
By Kent Pendleton
By Kent Pendleton
Advisors,LLC
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Inaworldthatconstantly celebrates speed, excitement, and bold predictions, the idea of “boring” rarely getsmuchrespect.
Inaworldthatconstantly celebrates speed, excitement, and bold predictions, the idea of “boring” rarely getsmuchrespect.
Social media is full of investors bragging about quickwinsincryptooneday orthelatestAI-relatedstock the next Financial news cyclesthriveonurgencyand drama. Yet, when you step back and look at how most realwealthisbuilt,thetruth isfarlessflashy
Social media is full of investors bragging about quickwinsincryptooneday orthelatestAI-relatedstock the next Financial news Financial cyclesthriveonurgencyand drama. Yet, when you step back and look at how most realwealthisbuilt,thetruth isfarlessflashy
Most financial success comes from doing a few simple things, consistently, over a very long period of time. And that, by today's standards, is considered boring.
Most financial success comes from doing a few simple things, consistently, over a very long period of time. And that, by today s standards, is considered boring.
The Myth of Exciting Investing
The Myth of Exciting Investing
Manypeopleassumethat successful investing must involve complex strategies, perfectly-timed trades or constant activity In recent years,thathastranslatedinto t w o b i g t h e m e s : cryp
Bitcoin and Ethereum, and AI-related stocks tied to a
ligence innovations.
Manypeopleassumethat successful investing must involve complex strategies, perfectly-timed trades or constant activity In recent years,thathastranslatedinto t w o b i g t h e m e s : cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and AI-related stocks tied to artificial intelligence innovations.
There'snoquestionthese
areas have captured imagination — and in some cases produced big gains But the high volatility of crypto markets and the speculative nature of many AI-themed investments
There'snoquestionthese areas have captured imagination — and in some cases produced big gains But the high volatility of crypto markets and the the speculative nature of many AI-themed investments
Chasing the latest trend, jumping in and out of hype sectors or constantly changing direction may feel productive — but it often leadstohighertaxes,higher
fees, and emotional decision-makingthaterodes long-termresults.
Chasing the latest trend, jumping in and out of hype sectors or constantly changing direction may feel productive — but it often leadstohighertaxes,higher fees, and emotional decision-makingthaterodes long-termresults.
Excitement in investing
Excitement in investing
m uncertainty and risk, not fromreliability reliability
Ontheotherhand,awellconstructedfinancialplanis
uncertainty and risk, not fromreliability Onthe hand,awellconstructedfinancialplanis
methodical It evolves slowly It focuses more on probabilities than predictions.
methodical evolves slowly It focuses more on probabilities than predictions.
Andthatisexactlywhyit works.
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Brilliance
Over the years, I've seen countless examples where discipline outperformed brilliance.
Consistency doesn't feel impressiveinthemoment— but it compounds powerfullyovertime.
Consistency doesn't impressiveinthemoment— but it compounds fullyovertime.
Why Simplicity Is a Strength
Why Simplicity Is a Strength
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temptation to believe that more complexity leads to better results. But complexityoftencreatesfragility
temptation believe that more complexity leads better results. But complexityoften fragility
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strategies are easier to maintain, easier to understand, and easier to stick
strategies are easier to maintain, to understand, and easier to stick
periods.That last point may bethemostimportant.
periods.That last point may bethemostimportant.
markets become volatile—ascrypto frequently do, or when chatter around AI fuels erratic stock swings complicated strategies unravelnotbecausetheyare mathematically flawed, but becausetheyarepsychologicallyunsustainable.
When markets become volatile—ascryptomarkets frequently do, or when chatter around AI fuels erratic stock swings complicated strategies often unravelnotbecausetheyare mathematically flawed, but becausetheyarepsychologicallyunsustainable.
Sepsis, a condition in which the immune system spirals out of control in response to an infection, is one of the most lifethreatening health concerns ahorsecanface.
Sepsis, a condition in which the spirals of control in response to an infection, is one of most threatening health concerns ahorsecanface.
Managing it requires medications, fluids, and othersupportivecare,which quickly add up to long hospital stays and overwhelmingly expensive bills. Even then, survival is far fromguaranteed—only3040% of horses survive and those that do are often left withseverecomplications.
it requires medications, fluids, othersupportivecare,which quickly add up long hospital stays and overwhelmingly Even then, survival is fromguaranteed—only3040% of survive and those that do are often withseverecomplications.
However, a new technology called hemoperfusion is offering hopeforseptichorses;itmay be ableto stop the condition from becoming lifethreatening, while also lowering both the time and costoftreatment.
However, a new technology called hemoperfusion offering hopeforseptichorses;itmay be ableto stop condition from becoming lifethreatening, also lowering the time and costoftreatment.
Dr Kallie Hobbs, an assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences who has been at the forefront of hemoperfusion research shares how the technology works and the difference it couldmakeforseptichorses.
Kallie Hobbs, an assistant professor the Texas College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences who has the forefront of hemoperfusion research, shares how the technology works the difference it couldmakeforseptichorses.
FilteringOutTheDanger Filtering
Normally when bacteria or other microorganisms invade a horse s bloodstream, the immune system releases cytokines inflammatory signals or messengers that help the bodyfightoffinfection.
Normally bacteria or microorganisms invade a horse s bloodstream, system releases cytokines inflammatory or messengers that help the bodyfightoffinfection.
decades.
decades.
straightforward plan that you can through good markets and bad is more valu
A straightforward plan that you can follow through good markets and bad is far m
than a sophisticated one that abandonatthewrongtime.
sophistication.
sophistication.
TheRoleofTime
TheRoleofTime
The investor who contributes regularly stays diversified, rebalances periodically, and remains patient ends up in a stronger position than someone who is constantly searching for the “next big thing,” whether that's the latest crypto surge or the newestAIbreakoutstock. Time is one of the most forces in finance.
n a sophisticated one that you abandonatthewrongtime.
The investor who contributes regularly stays diversified, rebalances periodically, and remains patient often ends up in a stronger position than someone who is constantly searching for the “next big thing,” whether that's the latest crypto surge or the newestAIbreakoutstock. Time is one of the most underestimated forces in finance.
Thisisbecauseinvesting successislessaboutmaking a few perfect decisions and more about avoiding major mistakes.
Thisisbecauseinvesting successislessaboutmaking a few perfect decisions and more about avoiding major mistakes.
Missing just a handful of the market's best days can dramatically reduce longterm returns Those who jump in and out based on fear or excitement are far
fear or excitement are far
People often focus finding the perfect investment,but less is paidtostaying long enough for compounding workitsmagic.
People often focus on finding the perfect investment,butfarlessattentionis paidtostayinginvestedlong enough for compounding to workitsmagic.
Compounding does not reward impatience It rewards consistency and endurance.
Compounding does not reward impatience It rewards consistency and endurance.
Thisisespeciallytruefor retirement planning, where success is measured by short-term performance but by the ability generate income el
Thisisespeciallytruefor retirement planning, where success is not measured by success short-term performance but by the ability to generate i
The quiet discipline of sticking to a long-term plan often outperforms even the smartest hort-te m strategies,no howhot thetheme.
The quiet discipline of sticking to a long-term plan often outperforms even the smartest short-term strategies,nomatterhowhot thetheme.
Boring Builds Peace of Mind
Boring Builds Peace of Mind
Beyond performance, thereisanother to investing isoften overlooked:peaceofmind.
When your financial strategy is built on a solid plan rather than constant speculation, you spend less
headlines and more time livingyourlife.
When your financial strategy is built on a solid plan rather than constant speculation, you spend less time worrying about headlines and more time livingyourlife.
You don't need to check crypto prices every day You dont need to chase every A
ck tha
suddenly “the next big t h i n g ” You don't need to feel like youarealwaysonedecision awayfromdisaster
You don't need to check crypto prices every day You don't need chase eve y AI stock that's suddenly the next big t h i n g ” You don't need to feel like arealways decision awayfromdisaster
A good financial plan is designed to uncertainty not eliminate andthatprovidessomething far more valuable than excitement:confidence.
A good financial plan is designed to absorb uncertainty not eliminate it andthatprovidessomething far more valuable than excitement:confidence.
We in a time
We live in a time when
attentionisconstantlybeing pulled every direction Financial content is louder, faster, and more emotional than ever Cryptocurrencies and AI-themed stocks are fascinating and absolutely play a role in modern portfolios—buttheyshould often be s
attentionisconstantlybeing pulled in every direction Financial content is louder, faster, and more emotional than ever Cryptocurrencies and AI-themed stocks are fascinating and absolutely play a role in modern
In that environment, choosing to be disciplined, patient, and yes, boring is not passive — it is intentional.
In environment, choosing to be disciplined, patient, and yes, is not — it is intentional.
It means choosing longtermsuccessovershort-term stimulation.
It means choosing longtermsuccessovershort-term stimulation.
And for families retirees, and business owners, that is exactly what financial planning should prioritize. FinalThoughts
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glamorous about consistent saving, diversified investing,andlong-termplanning. There are no dramatic headlines and no viral successstories.
glamorous about consistent saving, diversified investing,andlong-termplanning. There are no dramatic headlines and no viral successstories.
Butthereissomethingfar moreimportant:
ng characters, not the leading role Their higher uncertainty makes them better suitedaspartofadiversified strategy, rather than the centerpieceof financial future. WhyThisMattersNow
In a world obsessed with excitement, boring often wins quie
permanently
In a world obsessed with excitement, boring often wins quietly and permanently
RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz
afterfiltering.
In cases of sepsis hemoperfusionmayhelpthe immune system “reset” by physically removing those excess cytokines, restoring the body’s natural ability to fightinfection.
cases of sepsis system “reset” by physically removing those excess cytokines, restoring body’s
“A hemoperfusion machine uses a cartridge filled with beads called a column — to filter out the cytokines, very similar to a waterfilter,”Hobbssaid.“A catheter draws blood from the horse, the blood passes through the hemoperfusion column for filtering, and then the cleaned blood is returnedtothehorse.
hemoperfusion a cartridge filled beads a column to out similar a catheter blood horse, blood the column for filtering, and then blood is returnedtothehorse.
“Depending on what the problemisandthesizeofthe animal, a session can be anywhere from four to 12 hours,”Hobbssaid.“Forthe sepsiscaseswe’vetreatedin horses, it s always taken about four to six hours.And most horses just stand and eat hay while we run the treatment.”
“Depending what the a session can anywhere four 12 horses, s taken about to six eat hay while run the
Game-Changer In
A Game-Changer In CriticalCare
o l m e r b a s e hemoperfusion which renewed interest during COVID-19 pandemic — is still new in the veterinary world,
In a septic horse, however there’s an overproductionofcytokines, a ‘cytokine storm,’ that overwhelms the immune system and prevents it from fighting the infection, Hobbssaid.
In a horse, however there’s overproductionofcytokines, a ‘cytokine storm,’ immune prevents the infection,
breakthrough treating of the most is how horses improve afterfiltering.
P o l y m e r - b a s e d hemoperfusion which gained renewed interest during the COVID-19 pandemic — is still new in the veterinary world, but it hasalreadyshownencouragingresultsandmaybecomea breakthrough for treating horses with sepsis. One of the most promising aspects is how fast horses improve
“I’ve filtered blood in several horses with sepsis that have otherwise failed traditional treatment, and I have noted a rapid improvement in their clinical signs,” Hobbssaid.“Onepatient,for example, was able to substantially decrease the medications they were on within 24 hours afterwe did hours thetreatment.”
“I’ve in several sepsis that have otherwise failed traditional I have noted a rapid improvement in their signs,” Hobbssaid.“Onepatient,for example, was to substantially decrease the medications they on within 24 afterwe did thetreatment.”
Beyond this technologycanalsoeasethe financial and toll ofasepsisdiagnosis.
Beyond speed, this technologycanalsoeasethe financial and emotional toll ofasepsisdiagnosis.
“It has the potential not just to save lives but to save time and costs as well,” Hobbssaid.“Sepsiscanlead to horses being in the hospital for a long time, and each day can cost several thousands of dollars to keep the patient stable. Reducing treatment time also reduces stress on the animal and allows veterinarians to help morepatients.”
“It the to lives but time and costs to horses being in time, to the Reducing treatment time also animal veterinarians to morepatients.”
A Hope-FILLterED Future
A Hope-FILLterED Future
While sepsis has been Hobbs’ primary focus, hemoperfusion has also proven useful in other emergencies, successfully treating toxicity cases such as rat bait ingestion and venomous snake bites — instances where dangerous substancescanbephysically removedfromtheblood.
While has been Hobbs’ primary focus, hemoperfusion has also proven other emergencies, successfully treating such as bait ingestion and venomous snake bites — instances where dangerous substancescanbephysically removedfromtheblood.
tohemoperfusion.”
Because hemoperfusion still new it’s not available—yet.
Because hemoperfusion is still new in veterinary medicine, it’s not widely available—yet.
hemoperfusion works but alsohowitworks,whichwill hopefully expand its acceptance and availability asatreatment.”
managementstrategywecan use early, instead of waiting until everything else has failed.”
“We pulls out Western Diamondback snake venom,” Hobbs said. “With continued research, wehopetofigureoutexactly whatconditionsrespondbest
“We know it pulls out Western Diamondback snake venom,” Hobbs said. “With continued research, wehopetofigureoutexactly whatconditionsrespondbest
“Currently, Texas A&M is one of the only three teaching hospitals that can perform hemoperfusion on animals,” Hobbs said. “We have been publishing data showing not only that p o l y m e r - b a s e d
“Currently, one of the hospitals can Hobbs
For Hobbs, the goal is to see hemoperfusion become an established part of sepsis care.
For Hobbs, the goal is to hemoperfusion become established part of sepsis
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hemoperfusion is the lastresort to save a horse that’s not responding to anything else,”Hobbssaid.“Myhope is that it will become a
managementstrategywecan use waiting until else has failed.” Pasture service of College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University can be viewed on the web at vetmed edu/news/tag/ pasture-talk/ Suggestions for future may be directed vmbseditor@tamu.edu.
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Alex Pretti ain't no George Floyd; Brought it Upon Himself
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings
Whatever is tohavehappenedin death Alex the whiteguy; took the to confront ICE Patrol Agents witha handgun, return died on spot,
Whatever is determinedtohavehappenedin thedeathofAlexPretti,the whiteguy;whotookonthe decision to confront ICE and Border Patrol Agents withaloadedhandgun,and in return died on the spot,
thinking wastobecome martyr another example do to Actions. Pretti an educated for all intents could
thinkinghewastobecome a martyr It’s just another example of Democrats who do not understand Consequences to Actions. Pretti was an educated nurse, for all intents and purposes could have
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‘Suicided by Cop’ all we inhisapproachof the federal agents, knowing that the he would be rebuffed in an operationtoapprehendthe illegal dangerousalien Jose Huerta-Chuma, a name even mentioned on the Wikipedia on the Pretti Democrats have all gone mad in the Deep areas, and I’m sure there would be riots,butall businesses worthlooting already closedorleftMinneapolis.
‘Suicided by Cop’ for all weknowinhisapproachof the federal agents, knowing that at the least he would be rebuffed in an operationtoapprehendthe illegalanddangerousalien Jose Huerta-Chuma, a name not even mentioned on the Wikipedia page on the Pretti death. Democrats have all gone mad in the Deep Blue areas, and I’m sure there would be riots,butallthebusinesses worthlootinghavealready closedorleftMinneapolis.
The legacy media is desperately trying to make Pretti out to be the white George Floyd LOL Sorry, ain’t gonna happen. The White Lives of Alex PrettiandReneeGood,the Whitewomanwhowanted torunoveraFederalAgent on January 7th, and paid for the privilege when she wasrightlyshotandkilled. So Good, in a gender equality moment, got the same ending as Pretti Good, who once had some looks about her, then went total skitzso in the most unappealing of ways, thinking that nothing wouldhappentoher Well, she got what she deserved too.
The legacy media is desperately trying to make Pretti out to be the white George Floyd LOL gonna happen. The White Lives Alex Prettiand Good,the Whitewomanwhowanted torunoveraFederalAgent on January 7th, and paid for the privilege when she wasrightlyshotandkilled. Good, in equality moment, got the same ending as Pretti Good, who once had looks about her, then went skitzso in the unappealing of ways, thinking that nothing wouldhappentoher she got what she deserved too.
Democrats are literally bonkers, and we have Republicans inTexas that want to vote with Democratsfortheachievement of their own power But that will be addressed soon enough. Democrats aretheonesthatcalledThe GOP d
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Democrats ar literally bonkers, and we Republicans inTexas want to vote with Democratsforthe ment their own power But that will be addressed enough. Democrats aretheonesthatcalledThe GOP dangerous and unhinged; when in fact, they themselves r approachingthe using as weapons and accosting agents while carrying firearms They are buying the dangerous of mayors, governors, congressmen, and senators, thinking their wordsgivethem carte to federal agents not fear anyrepercussions.
ICEandBorderPatrol
have a job to do, and they are being harassed to no end by Democrats who want to protect Somalis or Venezalians; people who wouldn’t want to give those same Dems the time ofdayanywayunlesstheir palmsweregreased.
a job to do, they are being harassed to no end by Democrats to protect Somalis Venezalians; people wouldn’t want to give same Dems the time day unlesstheir palmsweregreased.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino gave a recent speech on choices and how Alex Pretti and Renee Good madebadchoices,justasit was the choice of his people to work for the government and capture illegalsdoingthejobsthey held. Afterhisspeech,the repo
s were very offensiveintheirquestioning to the point of being vile They lived and breathedit,anditmademe wonder if the Democrat mind is salvageable. The followers want to impress the AOCs or whoever the currentDemleadersare,or thinktheyare,andoverthe years, thousands and and thousands of supporters went about sabotaging Republican efforts, and posted it openly looking for acceptance. Of course they never thought of the law breaking when they were arrested Now everything is instant, and both Pretti and Good paid for it with their lives, the mansacrificinghisnursing career, and the woman giving up her kids, all for what? Nothing.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino gave a recent spe ch on choices and how Alex Pretti and Renee Good madebadchoices,justasit was choice of his people to work for the government and capture illegalsdoing jobsthey held. Afterhisspeech,the reporters were very offensiveintheirquestioning to the point of being vile They and breathedit,anditmademe wonder if the Democrat mind is salvageable. The followers want to impress the AOCs whoever the currentDemleadersare,or thinktheyare, overthe years, thousands thousands of went about Republican efforts, posted it openly for acceptance. Of course they never thought of law when they were arrested Now everything instant, both Pretti and Good paid for it with their lives, mansacrificinghisnursing career, and the woman giving up her kids, all for what?
The lack of common sense amongst Democrats isincredible. Theyhavean innateabilitythatoverrides sensibilities in regards to controlling their evil political aspirations and Pretti, even after the rightful shooting of Renee Good, went into the situation armed and looking for trouble, with ICE and Border Patrol agents who are doing a difficult job in the first place, and are receiving flak from seemingly sensible people with importantciviliansjobsbut
The lack of common amongst Democrats incredible. havean innateabilitythatoverrides sensibilities in regards to controlling their aspirations and even after the shooting of Good, went into th situation armed and looking for trouble, with and Border Patrol agents who are doing job in the first place, and are receiving f ak from eemingly sensible people with importantciviliansjobs
absolutely common sense when it comes to confronting federal agents intheconduct sworn duty
absolutely no common sense when it comes to confronting federal agents intheconductofthesworn duty
Whatevertheoutcome of the investigation, Pretti’s stance to escalate cost him his life The media can sugarcoat him all they want his possession of a highpowered high-capacity 9mm deflect from Pretti he had an intent to agents. Theeffectthat removal the illegals havingonpublicsafety undeniable, and sanctuary cities are worst in not cooperating with to provide safety to own citizen hat coupledwiththe and lyingtotheirownconstituents.
Whatevertheoutcome of the investigation Pretti’s stance to escalate cost him his life The media can sugarcoat him all they want but his possession of a highhighpowered high-capacity 9mm handgun, doesn’t deflect from Pretti that he had an intent to harm agents. Theeffectthatthe removal of the illegals are havingonpublicsafetyare undeniable, and Democrat sanctuary cities are the worst in not cooperating withcommonsenseefforts to provide safety to their own citizens That coupledwiththefraudand lyingtotheirownconstituents.
line in confrontation instead of backing off, it sealedhisfate.
line confrontation instead of off, it sealedhisfate.
In Virginia, Governor Abigail Spanberger, who ran as a moderate campaign, has introduced a heavyleftistagenda,which is gonna shock a lot of voters who avoided her Black opponentWinsomeEarle-Sears, defeating her soundly. And that state has to suffer
In Virginia, Governor Abigail Spanberger, who ran as a moderate campaign, has introduced a heavyleftistagenda,which is gonna shock a lot of voters who avoided her Black Republican oppo- Republican nentWinsomeEarle-Sears, defeating her soundly. And now that state has to suffer
I can’t see theTrump Administration doubling down on the raids When in doubt attack. is ever going to be saved, it to be free of Democrats. Mayor Jacob overseen the city’s sincebefore pandemic, and make a correct his life depended Justthink, ICE thereto uphiscity illegal aliens, and he
I can’t see theTrump Administration doubling down on the Minneapolis raids When in doubt attack. If the city is ever going to be saved, it needs to be free of Democrats. Mayor Jacob Frey has overseen the city’s decline sincebeforethepandemic, and couldn’t make a correct decision if his life dependedonit. Justthink, ICE and Border Patrol are theretocleanuphiscityof there illegal aliens, and he activelyopposes.
Thelack respectfor the legacy media to make ICE as bullies is laughable, and I’m not even right to carry his weapon, although he have an he
Thelackofrespectfor the dying legacy media in trying to make ICE as the bullies is laughable, and I’m not even denying Pretti’s right to carry his weapon, although he did not have an identification, but when he crossed the
The media continues to kill itself in their biased reporting. The Washington Post going through another of layoffs, losing readers all over the place. The Post is more interested promotingthe death of Pretti and Good, while the vicious mu der of Jo lyn Nungaray and Laiken Riley, who were killed by illegalaliens.
The media continues to kill itself in their biased reporting. The Washington Post is going through another round of layoffs, losing readers all over the place. The Post is more interestedinpromotingthe death of Pretti and Good, while avoiding the vicious murders of Jocelyn Nungaray and Laiken Riley, who were killed by illegalaliens.
The Democrats a inciting of violence w h e t h
politicians, somehow control weak minded Democrats like Pretti and Good who bought into the rhetoric, and they are no longer with us. The poll numbers are with The TrumpAdministration and the deportation efforts are very supportive to continue. A recent Plymouth Union Public Research poll shows that nearly nearly three-quarters of Ameri- of cans are in favor of stopping illegal immigration with 44% strongly supportive,sothemandate has not lessened one bit. The wall-to-wall negative coverage isn’t working since people, ever since before Trump’s reelection have refused to follow terrible Democrat outlets. They might learn one day, butbythattimetheywillbe oldandgray
Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
The Dem cr ts inciting of violence w h t h e r i t b e b y influen rs o D m politicians, somehow control minded Democrats like Pretti and Good who bought into the rhetoric, and are no longer with us. The poll numbers with The TrumpAdministration and the deportation are very supportive to continue. recent Plymouth Union Public Research poll shows that nearly three-quarters of Americ n ar in favor of stopping immigration 44% strongly supportive,so mandate has not one bit. The wall-to-wall negative coverage isn’t working since since before reelection have to follow terrible Democrat outlets. They might learn one day, butbythattime be oldandgray Ruben be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
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I hope everyone had a wonderfulChristmasspent with family and loved ones. As we welcome the NewYear,Iamhonoredto serve the people of Texas andtocontinuefightingfor our shared values of faith, family,andfreedom.
I hope everyone had wonderfulChristmas family and loved ones. we welcome the Year,Iamhonoredto the people of Texas andtocontinuefightingfor our shared values faith, andfreedom.
Earlier last month as Chairman of the House Committee on Culture Recreation, andTourism, I was proud to chair a joint interim committee hearing on the New World screwworm. This invasive parasite, which has moved north into Mexico, poses a serious threat to Texas wildlife, livestock, and domestic animals The hearing brought together key experts and stakeholders, including representatives from the U S DepartmentofAgriculture, the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and industry
last month as Chairman of the Committee Culture Recreation, Tourism, I was to chair joint on t e New Worl This invasive parasite, which moved into Mexico, poses serious threat Texas wildlife, and domestic animals The hearing brought together key and stakeholders, including representatives from the U DepartmentofAgriculture, Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas a k nd Wildlife Department, and industry
protocols, assessed interagency coordination and discussed whether Texas has the necessary tools in place to respond swiftly should this threat escalate. The hearing was productive and informative, reinforcing the importance of lawmakers remaining fully engaged andproactiveinaddressing emerging risks with potentially far-reaching economic and environmental impacts on our wildlife, ranchers, and ruralcommunities.
This pro ess allows committees to evaluate progress identify chall nges, and dev lop thoughtful recommendations ahead of next legislative session on issueswithintheirjurisdiction. The House CommitteeonCulture,Recreation, and whichIchair, will submit its proposals earlynextmonth.
lows committees to evaluate progress identify challenges, and develop thoughtful recommendations ahead of the next legislative session on issueswithintheirjurisdiction. The House CommitteeonCulture,Recreation, andTourism,whichIchair, will submit its proposals earlynextmonth.
enforcement and DSHS partnerswhowillworkonsite to protect and support victimsandtheirfamilies.
During this interim, the Speaker of the Texas House has requested that all committee Chairs submit proposals and recommendations for interim charges, which outline the topics each committee should study ahead of the next legislative session Interim chargesareusedtomonitor legislation passed in the previous session and
During this interim, the Speaker of the Texas House has that all committee Chairs submit proposals and recommendations for interim charges, which outline the topics each committee should study ahead of the next legislative session Interim chargesareusedtomonitor legislation passed in the previous session and
Just before Christmas, I was honored to attend the grand opening of Children's Safe Harbor's new permanent facility In 2023, I was honored to secure $5 million in the state budget to support the completion of this facility, and it was incredibly meaningful to see this investment come to life righthereinHouseDistrict 16.Formorethan20years, Children'sSafeHarborhas servedourcommunityand surrounding counties by advocating for child victims of assault and pursuing justice with compassion, professionalism, and efficiency I am deeply grateful to Executive Director Victoria Constance and her entire team, as well as our law
Looking ahead property tax relief remains a top priority Governor Abbott has outlined plans to pursue meaningful reductions, including proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate school property taxes, cap homestead appraisal increases at 3 percent, down from the current 10 percent, and limit property appraisals to once every five years I remain committedtoworkingwith my colleagues to deliver relief for Texas homeowners a
s As propertyvaluescontinueto rise, Texans deserve policies that ease the burden and help keep homeownership affordable I will continue fighting and provide real, lastingpropertytaxrelief.
le rs Te timony underscoredthe risk the screwworm presents to our livestock industry and agricultural economy C mmitt memb r reviewed current lance and protoco , ses ed interagency coordination discussed the necessary in to should this threat The was productive and reinforcing the importance of lawmakers proactive rg n risk w t far-reaching economic and environimpacts ranchers, ng ahe property tax remains a top priority Governor Abbott has plans to pursue meaningful reductions, including proposing constitutional amendment to eliminate school property taxes, cap homes e d app is l increases 3 percent, down the 10 percent, and property appraisals to every fi e e r in committedtoworkingwith my colleagues deliver relief homeowners and f mil es As property to ri , Te a s d er e policies that ease the burden keep homeownership affordable I continue fighting and provide real, lasting
May God you, families,andthegreat Stateof always, isan serveyou.Ilook the year ahead to continuing work together on behalf of House District 16 and the Stateof
Just Christmas, I was honored to attend the grand opening of Children's Safe Harbor's new permanent facility In 2023, I was honored to secure $5 million in the state budget to support the completion of this facility, and it incredibly meaningful see this investment come to life right inHouseDistrict 16.Formore 20years, Children'sSafeHarborhas servedourcommunityand surrounding counties by advocating child victims of assault and pursuing justice with compassion, professionalism, efficiency I am deeply grateful to Executive Director Victoria Constance and her entire team, our law and DSHS partners willworkonto protect and support families.
May God bless you, yourfamilies,andthegreat StateofTexas. Asalways,itisanhonor toserveyou.Ilookforward to the year ahead and to continuing our work together on behalf of on House District 16 and the StateofTexas.
ICEandBorderPatrol
OP-ED: WhenPoliticalPurity BecomesPowerPolitics:
Montgomery County Republicans of Texas don’t suffer from a lack of conservative values We suffer from a small but loud faction that has confused moral certainty with moral authority and persuasion withenforcement.
What some call “purity politics has metastasized into something far less principled and far more corrosive: power politics dressedupasrighteousness. A tight-knit clique has appointeditselfthearbiterof who qualifies as a real Republican ” wielding
labels like “RINO,” “traitor,” or “enemy” not as descriptors,butasweapons.
This is not a debate over policy It’s a struggle over control!
Theplaybookisfamiliar First, manufacture ene-
mies boogeymen that must be constantly invoked to keep supporters fearful and loyal. Disagreement is nolongeranormalfeatureof coalition politics; it’s r
Second, apply double standards with surgical precision Name-calling distortion, and coordinated attacks are justified when aimed outward but the moment someone responds in kind the offenders suddenly discover a deep concern for civility Fouls are called only when the othersidehastheball.
Third,projectiondoesthe restofthework.Accusations of bitterness, dishonesty or b
loudly often by those
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engaging in precisely that
becomes both shield and sword, confusing observers while insulating leaders fromaccountability
This dynamic doesn t p
produces silence burnout andattrition.
Volunteers walk away Capable leaders disengage. Persuadablevoterstuneout. Thetentshrinks,notbecause conservatism has lost relevance, but because
invitation Fear replaces trust Control replaces credibility
History is unkind to movements built this way Political coalitions do not grow by ritual purification. They grow by persuasion, relationship-building, and thehumilitytoacceptthatno faction owns the truth—or theparty
The irony is that these purity enforcers often demand unity after they’ve scorched the ground But unity that follows intimidation is not unity at all. It’s
Before His Passing: Czulewicz Worried about Montgomery's Rapid Growth and Other Issues
submission And submission does not produce durable victories, effective governance,orpublictrust. Real leadership looks different It argues ideas without smearing people. It welcomes disagreement without declaring war It earns influence instead of demanding obedience. And it understands that strength comes not from narrowing the circle but from expandingit.
If a political movement collapses the moment it cannot control the narrative or punish dissent, then its
ideological infiltration Its problem was insecurity masqueradingasconviction.
byRubenBorjas,Jr
byRubenBorjas,Jr
Everyonewas tohear of the passing of Montgomery Councilman
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n an unfortunate accident at his residence. Besides being a lovingfamilyman,Tomwas a man of service to The Nation, serving in the U.S. Navyforoverthreedecades, aswellasusinghisexpertise in service to the local governments and entities in the cities he resided in over theyears. Montgomerywas thetwilightof his serviceto the community having moved here to be close to family in recent years, and Tom did his part serving on the Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission, thenasaCouncilman. Ihad knownTomforseveralyears now, and he approached me several months ago with a concern that troubled him, sowemetattheHonorCafe in Conroe on November 29th,afewhoursbeforethey closed down for the day It wasn t a clandestine meeting, since Tom didn’t mind me mentioning his name in whatever I wrote,
Tom Czulewicz over the holiday season in an unfortunate accident his residence. Besides being a lovingfamilyman,Tomwas a man of service to The Nation, serving the U.S. Navyforoverthreedecades, aswellasusinghisexpertise in service to the local governments entities in the cities he resided in over theyears. Montgomerywas thetwilightof his serviceto the community having moved here be to family in recent years, and Tom did his part serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, thenasaCouncilman. Ihad knownTomforseveralyears now, and approached me several months with a concern that troubled him, sowe attheHonorCafe in on November 29th,afewhoursbeforethey closed down for the day It wa n t a clande tine meeting, didn’t mind his name in whatever wrote,
wantedtoexpresshis in regards therapid of ery’s growth and the council’s to provide variances for construction.
buthewantedtoexpresshis deep concern in regards to therapidpaceofMontgomery’s growth and the council’s willingness to provide variances for new housingconstruction.
Czulewiczwasamanof character After taking the oath to council seat, resigned his and zoning seat, all felt it was the thing to During our lunch Tom Montgomery citizens from the time he made the council, even before on I also received several contacts myself, but really do about but Czulewicz’s quest to reverse the So Tom up started opposition to the growth of lotsizesforthenewhomes.
Czulewiczwasamanof character After taking the oath to his council seat, he resigned his planning and zoning commission seat, all because he felt it was the appropriate thing to do During our lunch Tom shared the complaints of Montgomery citizens from the time he made the council, and even before on the P&ZC I also had received several contacts myself, but really couldn’t do anything about it, but I understood Czulewicz’s quest to reverse the trend. So Tom got up on his soapbox and started his opposition to the growth of lotsizesforthenewhomes.
“City code requires residential lots to be 75 feet wide,” said Tom. “And the citycouncil,forthelastfour or five years, has been consistently approving variancestoallowthelotsto be45feetwide.”
reduction of the lot sizes of course equaled to 40% increase the number of houses. Czulewicz did the math reference to the logistics, and rightfully so, notedthenumberofcarsper residence,whichinTexasis 2.2vehiclesperhousehold.
reduction of the lot sizes of course equaled to a 40% increase in the number of houses. Czulewicz did the math in reference to the logistics, and rightfully so, notedthenumberofcarsper residence,whichinTexasis 2.2vehiclesperhousehold.
“We're the said Tom. “We're notcontrollinggrowth.”
“We'reacceleratingthe growth,” said Tom. “We're notcontrollinggrowth.”
He that approved variance put ina bind it not the andtraffic are the of Czulewicz Town Creek Cr g a for Montgomery the developments
He stressed that each approved variance in the futurecouldputthecityina bind that it may not recover from in the future City servicesandtrafficconcerns arejustthetipoftheiceberg, as Czulewicz cited Town Creek Crossing as a supportingcasetohisdoubt for Montgomery s health should the variance practice continue, especially with new developments near city center
services and their likely diminishment.
services and likely diminishment.
Withthenewmunicipal building in the planning stages Czulewicz noted the needforadditionalpoliceto dealwithtrafficconcerns,as well as the need for additional city personnel. Tom was unsure if the additional personnel would diminish
city services, but he reckoned that the potential was there He wasn’t against Montgomery’s growth, but just a manageable rate so the city can adjust without being overwhelmed.
Withthe municipal building in the planning stages Czulewicz noted the needforadditional to dealwithtraffic as well as the additional personnel. Tom was unsure if the additional personnel would diminish cit se ice b t e reckoned that the potential was there He wasn’t against Montgomery’s growth, but just a manageable rate so city can adju t witho t being overwhelmed.
TheEDCownedPrairieStreetpropertythatwasonce destinedtobetheMontgomeryPoliceDepartment Station
Czulewicz mentioned that the buildout for would be near of course, it would some time, with the that time for approximately 34 police according to one estimate. noted Magnolia which seven miles as to Montgomery’s Magnolia only 22 with a population of 9,600 Montgomery with tenthousand population would be trafficnightmare. code residential to 75 wide,” citycouncil,forthe four or five has been consistently approving variances allowthe to be45
did not for any variances as to lot size, holdingtruetocitycode. He fought them on principle, holdingfirmon75feetwide residential lots Besides accelerating the by 40% it does increase property tax dollars, but he remained concerned about effectiveness of city
Tom did not vote for any variances as to lot size, holdingtruetocitycode. He fought them on principle, holdingfirmon75feetwide residential lots Besides accelerating the growth by 40%, it does increase property tax dollars, but he remained concerned about the effectiveness of city the
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Czulewicz mentioned that the projected buildout for Montgomery would be near 10,000 people, and of course, it would take some time, with the need at that time for approximately 34 police officers according to one estimate. Tom noted Magnolia in his research which is seven square miles as compared to Montgomery’s five, and Magnolia only has 22 officers, with a population of 9,600 A Montgomery with tenthousand population would beatrafficnightmare.
Another issue we discussed was apartments, to are going to be one bedroom, andhedidmentiona (5 building-300 unit) apartment complex located near Home with parking variances reduce below
Another issue that we discussed was apartments, to which about 60% are going to be one bedroom, andhedidmentionanew(5 building-300 unit) apartment complex located near Home Depot, with parking variances to reduce below
those cars amazed Tom mentioned the city’s rate from 2023-2024 and we touched services increases. also discussed, as assomecity asthe213PrairieStreet was May for $992,000 with a $1.6 million intended as a police Obviously the building was never converted since the the Jim’s is in the ks, and a ince losses well as underutilizedassets. Even the building (which was transferred Corporation) wassold, could thousand, and ui possi ly re Although the of the building EDC legal, unethical.
thosetwocarsperresidence. I was amazed when Tom mentioned the city’s growth rate from 2023-2024 was 46%, and we touched on emergency services as population increases. City debt was also discussed, as wellassomecitypurchases, suchasthe213PrairieStreet building, which was bought in May 2022 for $992,000 with a $1.6 million bond; intended as a police station. Obviously the building was never converted since the purchase of the Jim’s Hardware building is in the works, and has since resulted in significant financial losses as well as underutilizedassets. Evenif the building (which was transferred to the Economic Development Corporation) wassold,thelossescouldbe $300-400 thousand, and quite possibly more o Although the transfer of the building to the EDC was deemed legal, Tom called it unethical.
told me of
Czulewicz told me of
ethical raised about city council's decision-makingandlackof due diligence, especially regarding property transactions and growth management. He reported the city’s exceeds $14 million, new city hall financing ($2.1 million of
ethical concerns raised about the city council's decision-makingandlackof due diligence, especially regarding property transactions and growth management. He reported that the city’s debt exceeds $14 million, including new city hall financing ($2.1 million of$2.8million).
There is no doubt that Tom Czulewicz loved Montgomery and wanted to see succeed. Hisuntimely passing is a to the city, but his memory will not go quietly I would hope that his to Montgomery will a Council, P&ZC, and the EDC will take to heart really thinking projects and to the city will affect the for generationstocome.
There is no doubt that Tom Czulewicz loved Montgomery and wanted to seeitsucceed. Hisuntimely passing is a loss to the city, but his memory will not go quietly I would hope that his legacy to Montgomery willbealessonthatCouncil, P&ZC, and the EDC will take to heart in really thinking out projects and changes to the city that will affect the citizens for generationstocome.
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-07-11681
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService
MelisaMiller ChristopherJ.Archambault P O.Box2985 2603AugustaDr
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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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.
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.
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
THESTATEOFTEXAS
COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY
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:
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.
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.
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 Injunctionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe25thdayofAugust2025,inthiscase,numbered 25-08-13858onthedocketofsaidcourt.
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:
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")
of
And
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")
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”)
3. Post-judgment interest at the rate of seven and seventy five hundredths percent(7.75%)perannumonthetotaljudgment,includingattorney'sfees awardedherein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntilfullypaid.
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.
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.
COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe20 dayofFebruary2025,inthecaseof CommunityAssociationofHarmony,Inc.Plaintiff,VSRodneyLeroyparksDefendant,CauseNo. 24-12-19400 in said court, judgment being in favor of Community Association of Harmony, Inc
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 DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofJanuary2026.
PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026 281-364-4211 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: RyanGable-ConstablePct.3 TheWoodlands,TX77380
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
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
Wild Horse Storage Conroe is selling property to satisfy a landlord's lien for nonpaymentofrent.SaletobeheldonlineatBid13.com.Facilitylocatedat10930FM 1484Rd,Conroe,TX77303.AuctionBiddingwillcloseonorafterFeb,23rd
WINE-ONLYPACKAGE STORE PERMIT NOTICE
LEGALNOTICE
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine-OnlyPackageStorePermit(Q)byWestColombiaBusinessLLCdbaFuelMaxx #133, to be located at 852 N FM 3083 E, Conroe, Texas, 77303 Montgomery County, Texas.OfficersofsaidcorporationareMahendiMaknojia(Manager),NizaraliMomin (Manager), Rahim Maknojia (Manager), Zulfikarali Maknojia (Manager), Samirali Kadiwal(Manager),AasifKadiwal(Manager).
COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § 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 nd DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe2 dayofJanuary2026
By:/s/J.G.Vasquez
DeputyJ.G.VASQUEZ
MONTGOMERYCOUNTY §
By virtue of a Order Of Sale issued out of the Honorable 4571h Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe16 dayofJune2025,inthecaseofThe 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:
andissuedpursuanttojudgmentdecree(s)oftheDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,bytheClerk ofsaidCourtonsaiddate,inthehereinafternumberedandstyledsuit(s)andtomedirectedanddeliveredas SherifforConstableofsaidCounty,IhaveonJanuary6,2026,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.TheMontgomeryCountyConstableswillcontinueconductingliveauctionsforexecution
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
(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
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: JohnAlbertJones,Jr
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. Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:
ThePetitionseeksanordertoforeclosethelienonthepropertyandassertaclaimto the property located at 16684 Live Oak Square Dr, Porter, TX 77365 and legally describedas:Lot22,InBlock3,OfTheReplatOfLiveOakEstates,SectionTwo(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.
(SEALDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas)
asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sFirstAmendedPetitiononfileinthissuit. MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 24-05-07314 ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService P O.Box2985 13105NorthwestFreewaySuite960 Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77040 THE STATE OF TEXAS MelisaMiller RonnyGeorge
The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirementsoflaw,andthemandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects. IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas, thisonthisthe12thdayofJanuary,2026. MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/DelcyParker 1/12/20269::43:09AM DelcyParker,Deputy PublishedDates:January14,21,28,andFebruary4,2026
(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 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
DatedatConroe,Texas,January7,2026
OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE. RANDYCROWDER
By;/s/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 MontgomeryCounty Texas ConstableKenneth“Rowdy”Hayden
PublishedDates:January14,21,28,2026
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.
By:/s/R.Gable ConstableRyanGable (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.
By;/s/J.G.Vasquez
MontgomeryCounty,Texas J.G.Vasquez,Deputy
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudgedvalue. However theMinimumBidforapersonowninganinterestinthepropertyorforapersonwhoisapartyto thesuit(other
thanataxingunit),istheaggregateamountofthejudgmentsagainstthepropertyplusallcostsofsuitand sale.ALLSALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXESDUEONTHE PROPERTYWHICH HAVE BEENASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT For more information,contact
MONTGOMERYCOUNTY § NOTICEOFSALE STATEOFTEXAS § BYVIRTUEOFANORDEROFSALE § 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
THE COUNTY STATE LAW FURTHER PROHIBITS THE CONSTABLE FROM DELIVERINGATAXDEEDTOANYPURCHASERWHOFAILSTOPRESENTTOTHEOFFICER THE REQUIRED WRITTEN STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-
COLLECTOR'SOFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE
OFFICEATLEASTTWOWEEKSPRIORTOTHESALE.
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-01-00159
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService
MelisaMiller HollisR.Hamilton P O.Box2985 3333CaminodelRioSouth,Suite225 Conroe,Texas77305 SanDiegoCA92108 THE STATE OF TEXAS
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or your
attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.onthe Mondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation, 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.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.
January28,2026,MontgomeryCounty
CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL
Cause Number: 25-01-00159
MelisaMiller HollisR.Hamilton
ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService P O.Box2985 3333CaminodelRioSouth,Suite225 Conroe,Texas77305 SanDiegoCA92108 THE STATE OF TEXAS
moreatTexasLawHelp.org.
To: JamesMcDonald
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original Petition for JudicialForeclosureatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-two daysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the26thdayofJanuary, 2026beforethe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasattheCourthouseof said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Original Petition for Judicial Foreclosure was filed in said courtonthisthe3rddayofJanuary 2025,inthiscase,numbered25-01-00159onthedocketof saidcourt.
You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original Petition for JudicialForeclosureatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-two daysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday,the26thdayofJanuary, 2026beforethe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,TexasattheCourthouseof said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Original Petition for Judicial Foreclosure was filed in said courtonthisthe3rddayofJanuary 2025,inthiscase,numbered25-01-00159onthedocketof saidcourt.
This is an In Rem action relating to a secured interest encumbering real property commonly knownas807BrookHollowDrive,Conroe,TX77385,andwiththelegaldescriptionofLOT12, 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 (FORMERLYRECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 40) OF THE MAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS.
Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: Defendants, CANDACE MCDONALD and JAMES MCDONALD are unable to be served via traditionalmeans.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or your attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.onthe Mondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation, 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.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.
To: TheUnknownHeirsofPreciousAngelJardiolin
YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertothePlaintiff'sOriginalPetition atorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateof issuance of this citation the same being Monday the 9th day of March, 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 15th day of September,2025,inthiscase,numbered25-09-15104onthedocketofsaidcourt.
You are hereby notified that a suit has been brought for breach of contract, damages, and attorney fees by Plaintiff, Fosters Ridge Community Association, Inc., by and through its attorney of records, Chris Archambault, of Porter Law Firm, 2603 Augusta Dr Suite 900, Houston,Texas77057,againstDefendantsTheUnknownHeirsofPreciousAngelJardiolinand anyotherpersonclaiminganyright,title,orinterestin10218ShoreAcresLn.,Conroe,TX77384 andlegallydescribedtowit:
LOT 14, BLOCK 3, OF FOSTERS RIDGE SECTION 13, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 5550-5555, OF THE MAP RECORDS, AS AFFECTED BY AFFIDAVIT RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NO. 2019087105, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. DelcyParker,Deputy
This is an In Rem action relating to a secured interest encumbering real property commonly knownas807BrookHollowDrive,Conroe,TX77385,andwiththelegaldescriptionofLOT12, 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 (FORMERLYRECORDED IN VOLUME 9, PAGE 40) OF THE MAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS.
Defendants, CANDACE MCDONALD and JAMES MCDONALD are unable to be served via traditionalmeans. PennymacLoanServices,LLCarePlaintiffsand
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Robert A. Rivenes, Deceased,wereissuedonJanuary16,2026,inCauseNo.25-49356-P,pendingintheProbateCourtNo:ONE, MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to: SusanGerding. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to presentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw 400WDavisSt.,Ste200 DATEDthe22nddayofJanuary,2026. BrianR.Cain AttorneyforSusanGerding StateBarNo.: 24063693 400WDavisSt.,Ste200 Conroe,TX 77301 Telephone: (936)539-1011
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Patricia Ann Rivenes, Deceased, were issued on January 16, 2026, in Cause No. 25-49357-P pending in the Probate Court No: ONE, Montgomery County, Texas,to: SusanGerding.
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw
TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: PAMELA JOYCE SIMMONS,Deceased
GREETING:
You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship and Application for Letters of Independent AdministrationfiledbyLarryRoderickHamilton,atorbefore10
O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen(10)days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse in Conroe,Texas.SaidapplicationwasfiledonOctober22,2025.
Determinewhotheheirsandonlyheirsofthedecedentareand their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicantmaybeentitled.
APPLICATION TO DECLARE HEIRSHIPANDAPPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENTADMINISTRATION
26-49570-P
L.BRANDONSTEINMANN ERICAJACKSON
POBOX959 307N.SANJACINTO
CONROETX77305 CONROETX77301
THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: The unknown heirs of the ESTATE OF: RICKEY THOMAS MUFFOLETTO,Deceased
GREETING:
You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application to Declare Heirship and Application for Letters of Independent Administration filed by Rickey Thomas Muffoletto, JR, at or before10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen (10) days from the date of Publication of this Citation, before the Honorable Probate Court #1 of Montgomery County at the Courthouse in Conroe, Texas Said application was filed on January21,2026.
Determinewhotheheirsandonlyheirsofthedecedentareand their respective shares and interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicantmaybeentitled.
Notice is hereby given that original Letters TestamentaryfortheEstateofBOBBIEJOEFOSTER,Deceased, were issued on the 21th day of January 2026, In Docket No. 2549354-P, pending in the Probate Court Number One of Montgomery County Texas, to: JOHN MICHAEL FOSTER. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Estate addressedasfollows: EstateofBOBBIEJOEFOSTER,Deceased
c/oM.A.Walker,Ill
314Cochran
Conroe,TX77301
All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within thetimeandInthemannerprescribedbylaw
nd DATEDthe22 dayofJanuary,2026. By:/s/M.A.Walker III
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The attendees were treatedtosomegreataward winning appetizers and desserts,andnooneleftthe p
ppo
Thistle Draftshop’s Mary Thorn and Chef Trenis Shields provided some Thai Chicken Wings that wentaboveandbeyondthe taste of deliciousness; while My Pizzeria Cucina Italiana’s Fabio, brought his Mini Housemade Meatballs Luis and Jimmy from Pizzaiolo s contributed their HouseMade Italian Sausage whichrocked;whileZara’s Authentic Mediterranean Kitchen brought their Chicken Kefta Kebabs RC Gallegos featured 8 styles of pizza that makes his Pizza and Pasta shop the best in the area. Troy and Diedra’s 3rd Coast BBQ and Catering’s BrisketChili,Toula’sOlive Oil Restaurant’s Crawfish Bisque, and Chef Betty’s X a l i s k o C o c i n a Mexicanas’Ceviche,made
forsomedeliciousspooned appetizers.
Thedessert table was equally out of This World, with the chemists over at Alch
creating sweet treats that m
op a treasured stop for area sweet tooth’s; their Brown Butter Krispy Treats, Buttercream Brownies and Strawberry and Cream Tarts, were a real hit Elizabeth Hale at Cake Fine Pastry contributed a Two-tier Chocolate and Strawberry Cake; while Luliet’s Creamery and Bake Shop brought their TresLechescake.
The NLE Team goes above and beyond the call of duty in presenting their yearly awards. This year the number of notables grew to over 140, with members of his Facebook page and Rama’s staff determiningthebestofthe best they’ve sampled throughout the year It’s a thanklessandtastyjob,but someone has to do it Generally, the best of the geographic districts that
NLE covers The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, V i n t a g e P a r k 1960/Champions/Willowb rook, and Cypress are recognized, in the twenty plus categories that the awardsceremonycovers.
CategoriessuchasThe Best: Bakery, Restaurants, Best Coffee Shops, New Restaurants, Chefs, Pastry Chef, Rising Star Chef, Lifetime Achievement Awards, Owners, BBQ, Brewery, Bartender, Crawfish, Food Trucks (Burger, Taco), Appetizer, Dish, Dessert, Sandwich, Bagels, Birria Tacos, Bisque, Boba Tea, Boudin Balls, Breakfast, and the listgoesonandon.
The sponsor for NLE AwardsisLisaBenoitfrom Lucky Money Real Estate, and she is happy to hand out $2 Bills in a Chinese New Year gold and red envelope signifying another year of good luck for the restaurants their chefs,andstaff. Theevent could not have taken place without Nick, Lisa, and restaurant owners like RC
Gallegos, who donated his dining area and staff to recognizegreatnessinfood anddrinkpreparationfora public that craves the best that the area provides Rama also has his geographic administrators Cassandra Ambercrombie, ElyssaOverstad,KeriFord and Jennifer Unger, who without their assistance t
couldn’tpullofftheawards eventyearafteryear
TheNick’sLocalEats Facebook page is a wealth of food and drink knowledgethatareadinersturnto for the best dining experiences available. It’s about love and friendship shared overadishordrink,andthe extra mile that Rama and his team go, to keep his readersinformedinregards to the best that the area offers. Well,it’stops.
APartialListofWinners fromNLE2025Awards
Member Voted Bakery/Desserts OfTheYearTheWoodlands-LulietIce CreamandCookies FoodTruckofThe
Member Voted Restau-
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Rising Star Chef of the Year - Trenis Shields IVThistleDraftshop
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