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RebelJoanofArcChapter Attends251stAnniversary CelebrationofUSArmy

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721ChapteroftheUnited DaughtersoftheConfederacy,traveledtoHuntsville, Texas to attend the 251st Anniversary/Birthday Celebration of the United

Chapter the Museum.

StatesArmy!(Foundersfor ourAmericanRevolution!)

The Celebration was hostedbytheH.E.A.R.T.S.

Veterans of Theas Museum.TheRJOABelles were thrilled to be invited

bytheSoldierstheyholdso dear,andHonorsogreatly There were new recruits preparing to ship out, current military personnel and past military from the Army and Air Force as

Soldiersthey recruits military

well RJOA Cynthia Connor and SCVAdjutant Ken Miller of the Major GeneralPatrickCleburne’s

display

In a vibrant display of community spirit and collaboration, the Chamber is proud to announce Get Back to School Day, including both Willis and Montgomery ISDs This annual tradition, generously presented by Pizza Shack, brings together community & business volunteers, sponsors, and school leaders to prepare local campuses for the returnofstudentseachfall. Whatbeganin2017asa response to widespread campus transitions in Montgomery ISD has grown into a powerful movement of service and support Last year, more

than 700 people participated painting, organizing, assembling, landscaping, and moving supplies, furnitureandequipment. GetBacktoSchoolDay is an opportunity for you and/or your business to play an active role in helpingourincredibleISD communitymeettheneeds ofouryoungstudents.

Genre-Defying

W odlan Orchestra announced Season13concertlineup, inviting fans to atthedoor from July 2026 2027, the will four genred yin c n ert a stadiumtribute, experience, an audienceholiday and a mystery onlyas“The Conclusion.” ast so w our Generations reaching of audience 8 80, or called our Alpha Baby WSO Director Bayer Season 13 misconceptions feels, and looks like. asking to ceivednotionsandexpect unexpected.”

new Gen Alpha to the beloved Baby Boomers,” shared WSO Artistic Director Darryl Bayer Season 13 is about defying misconceptions of what classical music sounds, feels, and looks like. We’re asking you to put aside any preconceivednotionsandexpect theunexpected.”

a service year, particiorganizlandscapsupplies, Day opportunity you to active in ISD needs

As a project lists condensed three-hour welcoming space to a support will

As a volunteer, you’ll tackle specific project lists in a condensed three-hour periodto createawelcoming space for students to learn and thrive As a sponsor, your support will

• #1 Game On! A Symphony of Sport | July 15| The Cynthia Woods The Mitchell Pavilion: The s e a s o n k i c k s off literally with a high-energy celebration of unforgettable sports moments. This free show features everything from soaring Olympic fanfares to classic television themes, including iconic NBA, NFL and even Wimbledon tennis broadcast openings. The concert concludes with the audience encouraged to participate in stadium rock anthems. Sing along to supercharged songs like Thunderstruck ” “We Are The Champions,”andmore.Celebrate the athleticism of WSO musicians as they dash through this marathon concert with demonstrations of accuracy, speed, stamina and teamwork—with special guest Nick Wolda, president of Visit The Woodlands, as Woodlands, narrator for Casey at Bat”. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.;the"games"beginat 7:30 p m No tickets required.)

• #2. A Tribute to The Grateful Dead | September 29 | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: The uncharted repertoire continues with a symphonic tribute to the legendary rock band The Grateful Dead. For three decades, The Grateful Dead built a cultural empire on a single promisetotheiraudience: expect the unexpected They famously never played a setlist the same way twice, favoring danger, improvisation, andin-the-momentmagic over playing it safe. The WSO will bring the Dead

• A The | ber 29 The Cynthia The uncharted repertoire with symThe Dead. three The built empire o a si gl promisetotheir expect famously never the twice, danger, playing safe. The the • Sport Cynthia Pavilion: The e n k c k unforgettable moments. This features everything classic themes, iconic NBA, even m le n t ni broadcast openings. anthems. along to like “We ons,” more. the of musicians through this concert tions accuracy, speed, stamin a work—with Nick Visit narrator Casey Bat”. (Gates at p.m.; 7:30 p required.)

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LefttoRight:DonnaSummers,DianneKebodeaux,CaptainWhitmire,SCV&VeteranKenMiller,Evelyn Miller, RJOAMSAOfficer&VeteranCynthiaConnor,MaryLeeMalek,ArmyOfficerproudlyhosting ceremonies.

Ka-Chow!SuperheroesandCARSCharacters Superher RollintoTheWoodlandsChildren'sMuseum

Outside, the excitement continuesasfamiliesenjoy incredible replicas of beloved CARS movie characters, including Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Do

When it's time to cool down, guests can purchase a refreshing treat from Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Tikiz Cream, available throughouttheeventintheoutdoor activityarea.

classics (Only $10 per person. Tickets go on sale September 5, 2026 on Eventbrite.com)

WoodforestBankCharityRun

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Wearealsobringingback the Virtual 10K/5K The virtual run/walk must be completed by the end of the dayon9/19/26.

am |Barkley ShoeDash(kidsages5-12)

500 Collins Street, Conroe,Texas77301

Hosted by Woodforest National Bank to benefit Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Woodforest National Bank® will host the 16th Annual Woodforest Bank CharityRunatHeritagePark in downtown Conroe. This year'sracewillincludea10K run/walk sponsored by The Insperity,anda5Krun/walk. After the races, the participants, spectators, and volunteers will enjoy a family-friendly Post-Race Party with music, food and beverages, childre

to life with hypnotic, tranceversionsoftenofthe most popular Grateful Dead compositions, such as “Sugar Magnolia,” “St. Stephen,” and “Blues for Allah,” all set to a symphonicstyle.Theorchestra will be led by guest conductor Lee Johnson, composer of “The Dead Symphony.”(Gatesopenat 6:30 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p m No tickets required.)

• #3. Singing & Swinging with the Symphony | December20|FirstBaptist Church, The Woodlands: Even the WSO’s annual holiday concert will feature unexpected twists this season This year, audiences will not only sing along with the symphony but also swing to popular jazz renditions of their favorite holiday

• #3. with The WSO’s r w l feature This will not in l n i h t but favorite holiday

• #4 The Grand Conclusion | May 30 |The Woodlands Community PresbyterianChurch:“The WoodlandsSymphonywill closeouttheseasonwitha grandconclusionthatisthe ultimate surprise,” teased Bayer “Tune in to our other concerts this season for hints—the only thing I’ll add is that you won’t seethisonecoming!”

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T n Conclusion May Church:“The out conclusion is ultimate surprise,” in for hints—the that to versions the most popular Allah,” set led Symphony.”

T h e Wo o d l a n d s Symphony gratefully acknowledgesTheCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion foritscontinuedsupportof arts organizations and its longstanding leadership in strengthening the cultural lifeofTheWoodlands.For moreinformation,updates, and hints regarding the season finale, visit wwwwoodlandssymphon y.org.

EvenBirdsHaveAwkward TeenYearsMeet

ByCherylConley,Lake CreekNaturePreserve

RealEstateCorner with Megan Stultz

birds go through

awkward years

Even birds go through awkward teenage years

The juvenile, yellowcrowned heron is living proof With its gangly pp ar e, streakedbrown feathers, and oversized eyes, it's a bird either findirresistibly cute or wonderfully odd-looking Fortunately, it eventually growsinto of the most beautiful and distinctive wading birds in Texas.The adult, yellow-crowned night heron is a striking bird with anunmistakable appearance. hasaglossy black head accented bybright white cheeks and a crown for most of Itstretchesfromthebaseof the between the eyes, andoverthe head.

The juvenile, yellowcrowned night heron is living proof With its living gangly appearance, streakedbrown feathers, and oversized eyes, it's a bird that people either findirresistibly cute or wonderfully odd-looking Fortunately, it eventually growsinto one of the most beautiful and distinctive wading birds in Texas.The adult, yellow-crowned night heron is a striking bird with anunmistakable appearance.Ithasaglossy black head that’s accented bybright white cheeks and a pale yellow-white crown for most of the year Itstretchesfromthebaseof the bill, between the eyes, andoverthetopofthehead.

During breeding season, it turns a bright yellow color giving thespecies its name. The bold blackand-whitepatterncreatesa distinctivestriped look across the face

Another change that takes place duringbreeding season is long,delicatewhiteplumes

ing with many of the wadingbirds feed during day Yellowcrowned herons are seasonally monogamous, forming a bondfor each breeding season.The male chooses the nesting site usually in oak, or other tree or water Nestsareoften tuckedhigh above the

ing with many of the wadingbirds that feed during the day Yellowcrowned night herons are seasonally monogamous, forming a bondfor each breeding season.The male chooses the nesting site usually in apine, oak, or other tree growing near or overwater Nestsareoften tuckedhigh above the

appear and extend from theback of the head

Completingthebird'sregal a

stoutblackbillandpiercing orange-red eyes.Now that we know where the "yellow-crowned" part of its name comesfrom, what about the "night" heron?

Unlikemostherons,which do theirhunting during the day, yellow-crowned night herons spend much of thedaylight hours quietly roosting in trees. As dusk a p p r o a c h e s , t h e y becomeactive searching for crabs, crayfish, fish, amphibians insects and othersmall prey under the cover of darkness By hunting primarily at night andduring the twilight hours, they avoid compet-

Completingthe regal pp ar n e re t stoutblackbill piercing orange-red eyes.Now we kn w w re th part its name about the "night" heron? herons,which theirhunting during day, spend thedaylight hours quietly roosting in trees. As p p r o a h e t h y crabs, crayfish, insects and under darkness By hunting primarily at night andduring the twilight hours, avoid compet-

During breeding season, it turns bright yellow color thespecies its The bold blackand-whitepatterncreatesa distinctivestriped look across the face Another change that takes place duringbreeding season is long,delicate plumes from theback of head

maybebuiltas as 60 feet up. Once complete, the femalelays tosixeggs. o t p r n t s and about days, ggs h t h nd the together to most remarkable night heron isits

groundandmaybebuiltas much as 60 feet up. Once thenest is complete, the femalelaystwotosixeggs. B o t h p a r e n t s shareincubationduties,and after about 25 days, the eggs hatch and the pairworks together to care for their young.One of the most remarkable things about the yellow-crowned night heron isits diet

Whileitwilleat other meals are crabs ill n eat sm ll shelland all Those hard might seem impossible acidic digestive is for the

Whileitwilleatfish,frogs, insects and other small insects animals, itsfavorite meals are crabs and crayfish. It will even eat small turtles shelland all Those hard shells might seem impossible to digest, but the heron'shighly acidic digestive system is well equipped for the job, equipped

breaking the shell,claws,andotherhard parts many predators can't It's impressive adaptation allows the yellow-crowned night herontotakeadvantageofa foodsourcefewotherbirds can handle Unlike many wading yellowcrownednightheronshave adaptedsurprisinglywellto lifeinthe and are remarkably tolerant ofp op e H uston's extensive of b yous, we la s, neighborhoodponds, and

breakingdownmuchofthe shell,claws,andotherhard parts that many predators can't It's an impressive adaptation that allows the yellow-crowned night herontotakeadvantageofa foodsourcefewotherbirds can handle Unlike many wading birds, yellowcrownednightheronshave adaptedsurprisinglywellto lifeintheHoustonareaand are remarkably tolerant ofpeople Houston's extensive network of bayous, wetlands, neighborhoodponds, and

PET&PASTURETALK Water

BRYAN-COLLEGE

STATIO summer heat unrelenting, sending pets usually run owners after being outside in search theirwaterbowls instead. Rehydrating after playtime important,soif a does proper access— desiretoseek out their owner must before their companion’s health at risk.

STATIO — The summer heat can be unrelenting, sending pets who usually runstraighttotheirowners after being outside in searchoftheirwaterbowls instead. Rehydrating after playtimeisimportant,soif a pet does not have proper access—oradesiretoseek out — water, their owner must step in before their companion’s health is at risk.

year-round hydration needs, body shapes and sizes are factors that must beconsidered.

“Fordogsweighingless than 50 pounds, it is advised to intake up to 5 cupsofwaterperday;dogs greater than 50 pounds need upwards of 10 cups per day,” Manning said.

“However, when they start to get hot and exercise, theywillneedmorewater.”

50 pounds, is to intake up to ofwater day; greater pounds upwards of 10 cups day,” when they get hot theywill morewater.”

feels very sticky to the touch, a sign that they're getting a little dehydrated You would hopethattheir would be really slick with saliva, butif dry to you, that's going be a problem.”

feels very sticky to the touch, that's a sign that they're getting a little dehydrated You would hopethattheirgumswould be really slick with saliva, butifit'sdryandstickingto you, that's going to be a problem.”

to an underlying

behavioral or related to an underlyingproblem.

Methodstohelp

For pets who are picky or avoid daily hydration, Manning says there are strategiesthatcanhelp.

drainage provides an of habitat.It's to find these birds q t l y h u n g

drainagechannelsprovides an abundance of food and idealnestinghabitat.It'snot unusual to find these birds q u

undne g rhood pondsand parks. left often walkers patiently see one, Bayou one l ok th e c l en

Nature Center,as well mo ial ar n

pondsandcityparks.Ifleft undisturbed, they'll often ignorenearby walkers as they patiently search for theirnextmeal.Ifyou'dlike to see one, Buffalo Bayou is one of the best places to look Other excellent locations include the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center,as well as Memorial Park and

Park. best is when active. Watch the edges of bayous, and wooded the before striking at unsuspecting prey With a rewarded a close-up e o n e o Houston'smost fascinating

Hermann Park. Your best chance of spottingone is arounddawnorduskwhen they become most active. Watch quietlyalong the edges of ponds, bayous, and wooded shorelines, shorelines, wheretheyslowlystalkthe shallows before striking at unsuspecting prey With a a littlepatience, you may be rewarded with a close-up v i e w o f o n e o f Houston'smost fascinating wadingbirds.

Dr Sarah Manning, a clinical assistant professor attheTexasA&MUniversity College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, provides insight on how to ensure pets maintaintheproperlevelof hydration as the temperaturecontinuestorise.

Owners must actively make hydration a priority as the complications caused by dehydration can become life-threatening overtime.

Another you can checkfordehydrationisby gentlypinchingtheskinon the their and liftingit createatentlikeshape.

Another way you can checkfordehydrationisby gentlypinchingtheskinon the back of their neck and liftingituptocreateatentlikeshape.

Digestion

Jointmobility

Pets not properly hydrated, especially in the summer, are at risk for serious complications including:

In a well-hydrated animal, that skin tent should drop right back down,” Manning said. “In an animal that's starting to get dehydrated, it'll stay in place a little before it place slowly starts to return down.”

including:

Heatstroke

Whywater Organfunction

Whywatermatters Organfunction Or

Hydration basic necessity for a daily well-being, with water intake important functions suchas: Digestion Joint

Hydration is a basic necessity for a pet’s daily well-being, with water intake playing an importantroleinbodilyfunctions suchas:

Regulating body temperature

Dr a clinical professor attheTexas University Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, provides insight on how to ensure pets maintain properlevelof hydration the temperature rise. body temperature

Kidneyfailure

Neurologicalissues

Hypovolemic shock a type of critical body state that occurs when the body loses too much fluid volume (like in severe dehydrationormajorblood loss), which can lead to organfailure

Signsofdehydration

Signsof

However,theamountof water needed depends on the species and size of the animal.

However, amountof water needed depends on the size the animal.

“A cat should drink about a cup of water per day,”Manningsaid.

Whenconsideringdogs'

key detecting early signs in

The key to detecting early signs of dehydration residesinapet’smouth.

“You

“You can check mucus — tissue their lips and over “If

When dehydration becomes severe, owners may notice a decline in their pet’s overall wellbeing.

When dehydration becomes owners may notice in their pet’s wellbeing.

“Theymayappeartonot be feeling well,” Manning said. “They won't be as activeandmaynotwantto eatordrink.”

“Theymayappeartonot be Manning said. be as active to eat

Dental disease, nausea, an unclean water bowl, arthritis, or more serious illnesses could be additional explanations for a pet'savoidancetodrinking water

Dental nausea, an unclean water bowl, arthritis, more serious illnesses could be additional explanations for a pet'savoidancetodrinking water

Contacting a veterinarian when concerns arise is important to determine whether the issue is

“Typically, owners choose to flavor the water or make the experience of drinkingfuninsomeway,” Manning said One techniquetoflavorwateris called water baiting which means adding a supplement to the water to encourage consumption For example, owners can mixatablespoonortwoof wet food into the water to gettheirpettodrinkmore.”

choose to flavor water the experience fun way,” Manning said “One technique flavorwater called water means adding to the water to encourage example, can mixa ortwo food into water to petto more.”

When“waterbaiting”is feasible,engaging with moving water can encouragethem drink.

When“waterbaiting”is notfeasible,engagingdogs with moving water can encouragethemtodrink.

“Some dogs really like toplaywiththewaterhose, and inherently when you're playing with the waterhose,they'regoingto drink some of the water at the same time,” Manning said.

dogs really playwith water inherently you're playing with the hose,they'regoingto water at said.

Cats, on the other hand, canbemoreparticular

For pets are picky hydration, Manning there are can a well-hydrated animal, that tent should drop back down,” Manning “In an to get dehydrated, stay in place little before it slowly starts to return tohelp on the bemoreparticular

preferwater in bowl; cats prefer moving — such froma said. different water out available for the key.”

“Somecatspreferwater that's in a nice big bowl; some cats prefer water that's moving — such as fromafountain,"Manning said. “So, having different types of water out and available for them is the key.”

Another toincrease

Anotherwaytoincrease

food contains moisture and can boost many to wetor food diet.

hydration is through diet. Wet food contains more moisture and can boost overall water intake, thoughmanyanimalshave set preferences when it comestoawetordryfood diet.

“Dry foods don't much moisture to them, whereas largecomponent foods is said. “With that you can always waterto dry andthat kibblewillsoakitup.With the cans food, you can additional andmakeit ofa

“Dry foods don't have much moisture to them, whereasalargecomponent of wet foods is water,” Manning said. “With that said, you can always add watertoadryfoodandthat kibblewillsoakitup.With the cans of wet food, you can add additional water andmakeitmoreofasouptypeconsistency.”

Before choosing a to which option bestservesyourpet.

Before choosing a hydration strategy consult with a veterinarian to determine which option determine bestservesyourpet.

Pinpointingpreferences

Meetingthe fromtaking time to to eat,

Meetingthebasicneeds of a furry companion comesfromtakingthetime to understand how they prefer to eat, drink, and play

“I think owner’s mistakes hydration c n co e from not recognizingpreferences— at least cats,” Manningsaid. tobe

“I think an owner’s mistakes with hydration can come from not recognizingpreferences— at least with cats,” Manningsaid.“Dogstendtobe

better drinkers on their own In the sense of summertime activities and heat, though, we sometimes don't fully recognize that they might want to drinkmore.”

better drinkers their own the sense summertime activities and heat, though, we sometimes fully that they might want to drinkmore.”

With hydration — as well as any

— as well any care should carefully monitor their pet s and intervenewhennecessary

“Somedogsmighttryto drink a lot of water all at oncewhentheyaredealing with heat stress and that can actually make them throw up, which makes them sicker Manning said. “Encouraging steady hydration throughout the day and being proactive with hydration measures are what's most important topreventdehydrationand furtherbodilyharm.”

dogs to drink a water oncewhenthey dealing with heat stress can make throw up, which them sicker Manning said. “Encouraging hydration the day and being proactive with hydration measures are most to dehydrationand furtherbodilyharm.”

CherylConley, Preserve

Page4,Wednesday,July15,2026,MontgomeryCountyNews

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Ruben

Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

From the perspective of an uncle, or second father,whichpromptedmy move to Montgomery Countydecadesagotohelp my sister so she could restart her career, I really did think about NextGen post secondary education needs for my nephews

My concern with my own degree, which I accomplished, and did use in my corporate career with databases and special projects, my career; with a nicely planned trajectory, was upended with my cancer in 1999. I’m not gonna revisit my past with my transgressions and all,

My concern with my own degree, which I accom- which plished, and did use in my corporate career with databases and special projects, my career; with a nicely planned trajectory, trajectory was upended with my cancer in 1999. I’m not gonna revisit my past with my transgressions and all,

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butinthinking,whichIdo alotof. Ifmyplanshadn’t gone array and I didn’t get sick,whatwouldhavebeen my influence on my three nephews, who for all intents and purposes live pretty nice lives with each finding their own groves with life, career, and family Imightbegettinga little off track in my eventual point, but when I think about the Jimmy Stewart movie It s a Wonderful Life,’ I sometimes wonder? What if I hadn’t developed cancer? How would my nephew’s lives be different? I take creditfortrainingthemfor adulthood, and I’ve done some pretty weighty things, right up there with things I think about every day I would rather them have a cleaner life, free from bad outside influences, being able to make the right decisions to best go about living life to the best of their ability My way was putting myself last in seeing to making sure the soldiers in my squad, my parents, my nephews, were all taken careof. Anddespiteallof my ER visits, cancer, and alltheotherheartaches;I’d stilldoitagain.

butinthinking,whichIdo alotof. Ifmyplanshadn’t gone array and I didn’t get sick,whatwouldhavebeen my influence on my three nephews, who for all for intents and purposes live pretty nice lives with each finding their own groves with life, career, and family Imightbegettinga little off track in my eventual point, but when I think about the Jimmy Stewart movie It s a Wonderful Life,’ I sometimes wonder? What if I hadn’t developed cancer? How would my nephew’s lives be different? I take creditfortrainingthemfor adulthood, and I’ve done some pretty weighty things, right up there with things I think about every day I would rather them have a cleaner life, free from bad outside influences, being able to make the right decisions to best go about living life to the best of their ability My way was putting myself last in seeing to making sure the soldiers in my squad, my parents, my nephews, were all taken careof. Anddespiteallof my ER visits, cancer, and alltheotherheartaches;I’d stilldoitagain.

In my second father role,Iwasalwaysthinking about the future, and treating my nephews like theyoungmentheywould become Essentially training them to be adults. Talking about situations about finances, education, career, and future relationships. And each went a different route in career choice, with one going to TAMU’s Corp of Cadets, one to OSU Institute of Technology, and one to a SpringHVACschool. The oldest, 34, had a military career and just started US Marshall’s training; the middle one 30 is the foreman of an oil field servicesshopinOKC;and the 26 year old worked for 6yearsinHVAC,andnow does well in generators Withscholarships,whichI had set aside money with myfather,therewasmoney stillleftoverwhentheyall finishedwithcareerprep.

When I initially recovered from cancer, I justdidn’tsitaround,Iwas onlineresearchingfirst,for what the heck had happenedtome. Iscannedall my medical records, and read all the notes from the nurses and doctors. I also started to digest all that information to understand whatsymptomstolookout for and educated others in my family As YouTube cameonlineovertheyears, I started viewing videos fromallofthecollegesand universities who were putting their educational content on-line, and you’d be surprised now how much quality education is posted on different sites, and it’s all FREE Of courseyouarenottestedon it,butitcanbebeneficialif theknowledgeisretained.

I’m sure you have heard news of a college education not having the punchthatitoncehad,and for many it’s true, but that shouldn’tbeastoppertoat least exposing yourself to the information that is available at colleges and universities Many top colleges and universities provide their courses for free on-line, for different reasons I think it's a

marketing tool for high schoolers to see what to expect when they attend college. But if you are passed classrooms in age, if you want to learn something in music or psychology, mathematics, medicine, science, all you have to do is search and click Many professors like Dr Jordan Peterson, and Penn States’ Dr Sam Richards, the Sociology professor who with simple non-aggressive rhetoric is talking students back from the edge of being socialist nut-cases, by using his classes to discuss realworld and current topics, and is really cutting to the boneinbreakingwhatisat the heart of the issue, instead of just buying the mediahype.

marketing tool for high schoolers to see what to expect when they attend college. But if you are passed classrooms in age, if you want to learn something in music or psychology, mathematics, medicine, science, all you have to do is search and click Many professors like Dr Jordan Peterson, and Penn States’ Dr Sam Richards, the Sociology professor who with simple non-aggressive rhetoric is talking students back from the edge of being socialist nut-cases by using his classes to discuss realworld and current topics, and is really cutting to the boneinbreakingwhatisat the heart of the issue, instead of just buying the mediahype.

IvyLeagueeducations are quickly closing in on $400K or more for a fouryear degree, and really all you are buying is the prestige of going to an Ivy League school Critical thinking is not being taught, heck technology is stealingstudents’abilityto readbooks,andprofshave hadtoadjusttheircourses. So gone are the days of tough professors like CharlesKingsfieldin‘The Paper Chase, played by John Houseman And perhapsthedownfallofthe universities was attributed to arrogant professors whose leftists comments on politics had many students, mainly males, saying‘nomore,’whichof coursewastriggeredbythe pandemic and perhaps even before Socialists didn’tknowhowgoodthey had it before covid, and now they re cities with their communist leaders are crap. Look at NYC, with their free grocery storespledge,ithascaused the closing of 15 thousand grocerystores. 15K? Can youbelievethat?

IvyLeagueeducations are quickly closing in on $400K or more for a fouryear degree, and really all you are buying is the prestige of going to an Ivy League school Critical thinking is not being taught, heck technology is stealingstudents’abilityto readbooks,andprofshave hadtoadjusttheircourses. So gone are the days of tough professors like CharlesKingsfieldin‘The Paper Chase,’ played by John Houseman And perhapsthedownfallofthe universities was attributed to arrogant professors whose leftists comments on politics had many students, mainly males, saying‘nomore,’whichof coursewastriggeredbythe pandemic and perhaps even before Socialists didn’tknowhowgoodthey had it before covid, and now they re cities with their communist leaders are crap. at NYC, with their free grocery storespledge,ithascaused the closing of 15 thousand grocerystores. 15K? Can youbelievethat?

Parentsofcoursewant thebestfortheirkids. But aretheyproperlypreparing their off-spring for careers after high school? If you handthematabletandcell phone,andletthemuseAI for school; then don’t ask questions at dinner, then what are you doing? Kids can now earn two-years of college credit when they finish high school, which should motivate you to prep your kid early with phonics and maths before kindergarten And for parents and grandparents, it wouldn’t hurt you to get onlineandcheckoutsome of the courses yourself Having an opinion on a subject in conversation

withyourkidsdoesn’thurt, and as long as you don’t use AI to help in your learning abilities. I mean, at least one person should actually know what they aretalkingabout.

I was reminded of whatonecollegeprofessor said about AI and college work.“Wecannotaffordto have a society in which a significant fraction of our best young minds think that cheating is OK ” Bravo!! He continued, “That leads to a declining society, to a failed society We cannot choose to become idiots ” Then he promptlyfailedmostofhis classes.

I was reminded of whatonecollegeprofessor said about AI and college work.“Wecannotaffordto have a society in which a significant fraction of our best young minds think that cheating OK ” Bravo!! He continued, “That leads to a declining society, to a failed society We cannot choose to become idiots Then he promptlyfailedmostofhis classes.

Ivy League students aresupposedtobethebest and brightest, and some might be, but as far as hiringthem? thinking that hunters for top notch positions are having to up th ir game to maintain their credibility It’snownecessarytoverify knowledge in weeding out those who relied onAI for most of their student performance. I useAI for interviews to summarize them, but I’m positive if I usedittoputsomethingAI based on the printed page, my editor would be r iving emails of complaint out the ying yang. Othermediaoutlets useit,andit arobotic feel showing lack of respectfortheconsumerof thenews.

Ivy League students aresupposedtobethebest and brightest, and some might be, but as far as hiringthem? I’mthinking that head hunters for top notch positions are having to up their game to maintain their credibility It’snownecessarytoverify knowledge in weeding out those who relied onAI for most of their student performance. I useAI for interviews to summarize them, but I’m positive if I usedittoputsomethingAI based on the printed page, my editor would be receiving emails of complaint out the ying yang. Othermediaoutlets useit,anditgivesarobotic feel showing lack of respectfortheconsumerof thenews.

Honestywithyourself is a must in education. If you cheat yourself, it’s an obvious disservice to not only you, but your coworkers family and friends. The competition is out there, without AI, people are still getting smarter because someone is gonna realize when you aregivenanoralorwritten exam, the knowledge in yourheadisgonna to come from somewhere And whether you pay hundredsofthousandsata top-tier university, or get the knowledge from these on-line lectures, the knowledge is already out there, for the most ambitious amongst us out there, the advantage of knowing you can learn for absolutely free. You can’t passitup.

while students in MontgomeryCounty,willhavea much better chance to succeed; and there are still some areas that miss the target in MOCO, and ultimately a students intellectualabilityisgoing to rely on a family's commitment to education, and life’s not fair in that department either Let’s faceit,manywillnothave a level of human output that will be witness to a successful life. Success is defined by hard work, and by obtaining a degree or skill as early as you can in life,thebetterapersonyou will be. And even when faced with a substandard learning environment, studentsuccesscanstillbe obtained if a student chooses to learn. Again, the basics And any Montgomery County student,evenmid-levels,if theyshouldsuddenlywind upinBaltimoreorDetroit, they would easily be the Valedictorian of their graduatingclass.

while students in gomeryCounty,will a better to succeed; and there are still areas that miss the target in MOCO, and ultimately a students abilityisgoing to rely on family's to education, and life’s fair in that department either Let’s faceit,manywillnot of human output will be witness to successful life. Success is defined by hard work, and by a degree as early as can in thebetteraperson will be. even when faced with a substandard learning environment, studentsuccesscanstillbe obtained if a student to Again, basics And Montgomery County student,evenmid-levels,if theyshouldsuddenlywind upinBaltimoreorDetroit, they would easily be the Valedictorian of graduatingclass.

Honestywithyourself is a must in education. If you cheat yourself, it’s an obvious disservice to not only you, but your coworkers family and friends. The competition is out there, even without AI, people are still getting smarter because someone is gonna realize when you aregivenanoralorwritten exam, the knowledge in yourheadisgonnahaveto come from somewhere And whether you pay hundredsofthousandsata top-tier university, or get the knowledge from these on-line lectures, the knowledge is already out there, and for the most ambitious amongst us out there, the advantage of knowing you can learn for absolutely free. You can’t passitup. Harv

Student success obviouslymusthaveafirm base in the basics. K-12. And unfortunately, a student's environment decides the standards Students in socialist crapholes like Detroit and Baltimore,willhavelower standards and success in their academic efforts,

Student success obviouslymust afirm base in the basics. K-12. And unfortunately, a student's environment decides the standards Students in socialist crapholes like Detroit and Baltimore,willhavelower standards and success in their academic efforts,

Iknewinwatchingthe protests at Ivy League chools during the pandemic and during the Israeli-PalestinianConflict that many of the students, that it was a practical learningenvironment. It’s front loaded with emotion, and with students at all these liberal institutions allowing their universities to be destroyed by student protesters that common senseis ondisplayand is not being taught. For anIvyLeagueschool is OK, but if you’re not dedicated, it’s a waist Hereisalistofcollege you can l

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Iknewinwatchingthe protests at Ivy League schools during the pandemic and during the Israeli-PalestinianConflict that many of the students, that it was not a practical learningenvironment. It’s front loaded with emotion, and with students at all these liberal institutions allowing their universities to be destroyed by student protesters that common senseisnotondisplayand is not being taught. For someanIvyLeagueschool is OK, but if you’re not totally dedicated, it’s a waistofmoney Hereisalistofcollege courses you can review learn, and possibly recommendtoothers. MITOpenCourseWareocw.mit.edu Harvard computer science-cs50.harvard.edu Yale Open Coursesoyc.yale.edu

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MOCOMusciansVieforTopTexas CountryMusicHonors

byRubenBorjas,Jr

The Montgomery County music scene is vibrant, with live music across The County at restaurants and bars, whether it’s a player at a piano,orastringquartet,to a singer doing a solo gig with a guitar, or a full fledged band in action

tour Europe, have been making strides in getting noticed in the Texas Country Music scene Three MOCO Musicians, Payton Howie Payton Riley, and Kale Murray, have each been nominated as finalists to the Texas Country Music Association (TCMA)Awards later this year, which attests to

There is nothing wrong with being entertained whileeatingortakingasip ofanadultbeverageand/or chattingwithfriendsisfun, entertaining, and memorable Several musicians fromMontgomeryCounty who routinely have local shows, or travel to play or recordoutofstate,oreven

their continued excellence in their performances in The County and beyond. EachyeartheTMCAopens voting in July to midAugust to public fans in making their choices for the best that Texas has to offerinregardstoCountry Music in its many categories, with the awards

ceremonytobeheldatFort Worth’s Billy Bob’s Texas inNovember WillisphenomPayton Howiehasfastbecomeone of country music’s fastest rising independent music artists, she still strives to connect with Montgomery County,makingmusicthat matches her wild and spirited attitude that her fansloveinhermusic. On the road to five million streamsofhersongs,along with a social media following closing in on 200,000 followers, Howie commands the stage with her powerhouse voice that claimsherfans. Shehasan impressive resume of touring alongside some of very impressive names in country music such as Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.

Howiehastouredwith her single, “Ramblin’ Woman,” which is a Top Ten hit on the Irish iTunes Download Chart, and her success has earned her a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year from both the Texas Regional Radio Awards and the Texas Country Music Association.

Montgomery’sPayton Riley is no stranger to awards having received

AREACHURCHES

ASSEMBLYOFGOD

CornerstoneChristian AssemblyofGodof Conroe,locatedat100 MosswoodDr.,Conroe, TexasinfrontofRiver Plantation.936-273-1755

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-5883399

BAPTIST

ChurchoftheGood Soldier(BaptistAffiliation),1501NorthFrazier (McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe,Texas,Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsold ier.org. Worship:Sunday at10:30am,Sunday School:9:30am

HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church

POBox125,Montgomery,Texas77356, 5525SpringBranchRoad, Montgomery.713-4781256,SundayBibleClass 10:00am,Worship Serviceat11:00am.

FaithBaptistChurch Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

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

SundayEvening Worship6:00p.m.

St.BeulahBaptist Church,locatedin Dobbin,P.O.Box112, Montgomery,77356

ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery AntiochBaptist,

state and national accoladesinthepastfewyears, aswellanationaltelevision appearance. Riley’sability to write, whether by her ownorbyothersfirsthand experience, gives her music that s personally touching and makes her songs well loved Still only 17, she continually releases new material every few months, just recentlydebutingherlatest song ‘Rainmaker,’ a piece about a disappointing relationship, at Frank Jackson’s The Table at Madeley in downtown Conroe.

“I’m incredibly honored to be a finalist for the Texas Country Music Association’sYoungArtist of the Year,” said Riley “I’d appreciate your supportinvotingformein thishonor.”

Winningawardssince 2023, Riley’s style has evolved into her own signaturesound,‘Punktry,’ whichshecalls“ablendof country storytelling, punk attitude, and rock energy.” It’s her way of setting herselfapartfromthelarge pool of traditional country musicartists.

Both Payton’s are friends of The Almighty andarewillingtogiveback to their community They have teamed with local

promoterCharlieDiggs,in the recent launch of ‘Jesus in the Neon Worship Group,’aweeklygathering in which Riley and Howie lead the worship session, sharetheirtestimonies,and teach Bible lessons in encouraging attendees in person and on-line in their faith. Riley also volunteers with Love Heals

Youth Ministry an organization dedicated to supporting foster youth where Payton serves the localyouththroughmusic, mentorship,andoutreach.

g statewide recognition is Riley s bassist Kale

Murray, who has been namedafinalistforBassist oftheYear Thewinnersof the Texas Country Music Association Awards are determined by fan voting, and Montgomery County isencouragedtogetonline and support our outstanding local musicians. Only one vote is allowed per email address, but everyone is encouraged to vote, sospreadtheword.

T o v o t e : texascountrymusicassociat ion.org/2026vote

d.net www.dacusbaptist.org

FirstBaptistChurch,

Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230

HoneaBaptist Church, 936-588-1260

FM2854,Montgomery

JonesChapelBaptist FM2854,936-7562505

Mt.CalvaryBaptist OldHwy105,936-5882330 Mt.SinaiBaptist,

BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668

UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards, Texas

About11miNof Montgomery onFM149

SacredHeartCatholic, 109N.Frazier,Conroe, SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,Wednesday BibleStudyandYouth Group6pm

CATHOLIC

936-756-8186

FM1774,Plantersville, 936-894-2223

St.Mary’s Catholic 7:45Service CR213,Stoneham, St.Joseph’sCatholic, 936-894-2223

JEWISH

ChurchatMontgomery(GlobalMethodist)

OakHillsJrHigh

SundayServices 10:30am 19190KeenanCutoff Rd.

Dobbin,936-597-5560

ChinaGroveBaptist Church,Willis,936-7674744

DacusBaptist,Dacus, 936-449-0845

BenuiBaptistChurch, dacuschurch@gmail.co m, dacusbaptist@consolidate

METHODIST LivingSavior LutheranChurch-LCMS 309PondSt.Montgomery 77356Churchphone:936597-8013Web: www.livingsaviortexas.org

GraceLutheran (ELCA),

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

thewoodlandsmethodist .org/montgomery

MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch 22548Highway105 West Montgomery,TX 77356 Montgomery,TX

Phone: 936-597-6162

RichardsUnited MethodistChurch

PorterChapelA.M.E. 8:45SundaySchool 6639FM1696Richards WorshipService11AM SundaySchool10AM 10AMWorshipService Www.mumctex.org

1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin,

ZionChurch, 936-597-5331or936449-5983

LivingWayChurch,

2080LongmireRd, Conroe 936-441-8875

PastorDavidWhitaker

HopeTabernacle Meetsat18961 FreeportDrMontgomery

SundaySchoolat 10:00am

CommunityAnd Interdenominational SundayWorshipat 6:00pm

LoneStarCowboy Church 21627EvaSt.Montgomery TX77356 (936)597-5742Pastors

Randy&DarlaWeaver

PastorDavidR.Bailes.

Transformation ChurchMontgomery AbundantLife

gomery

MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm

20350FM2854

Sun:10:30am

Admin@TCMontgome ry.org

AprilSoundChurch, 67½AprilWindS., Montgomery TX 77316 AprilSound,936-5882832

Montgomery,936-5827700

LivingBranch Church, Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-3400

NewBeginningBible Church,

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-5978921

CarbonChurch, Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

WaldenCommunity Church,

LighthouseFellowship Church, CongregationBeth Shalom,5125 ShadowbendPlace,The Woodlands, LUTHERAN 281-362-1100

ServiceTimes:Sundays@ 8AM,9:30AM&11AM Mondays@7PM Livestream:Watchuslive Sundays@9:30AM&11 AM@lonestar.tvand clickonWatchnow Thursday7:30pm 936.582.7722

12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696 WaldenChurch.com

Services9:30and11 a.m.

CornerstoneChurch,

Servicetimes:

2615St.BeulahChapel Rd.,Montgomery,936597-5757 17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414

(936)597-3949

SeniorPastorDale Talbert

ServiceTimes:Sundays at9:30am&11am/ Wednesdaysat6:30pmfor Children&Student Ministries

WatchusliveSundays @fellowshipofmontgomer y.online.churchorfollow usonFacebook @thefmchurch!

www.thefmchurch.com

EPISCOPAL

12681FM149 LakesideBible Church, 18940FreeportDrive

1011W.Lewis, Conroe, Montgomery,936-5821977

ChurchofSt.John,

retreatandwildlife center,

FellowshipofMont-

St.JamestheApostle Episcopal,

1803HighlandHollow, Conroe,936-756-8831 TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter

25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas

Mt.PleasentBaptist Church

FM149N.,Montgomery,936-449-6807

TheChurch@Lake Conroe 1701McCalebRd

Montgomery,TX 77316 936-588-4975

www.lakechurch.com

Montgomery,TX 77356 RiverofLifeChurch, 936-756-7792

CovenantChurch 936-597-7000

Sunday9:30amand 11am

PastorHeathCook Service:10am

PRESBYTERIN

FirstPresbyterian ChurchofConroe

Website:ccwillis.org

Montgomery County & Surrounding Areas

Wednesdaystartat6pm forkidsandyouthwith dinnerprovided.Adult BibleStudybeginsat 6:30pmPastorJJCox SunSch10:00

2727N.Loop336West Sun.9:00&11:00 (936)890-8034

Conroe,Texas936-7568884

Nurseryprovided ChurchofChristin Montgomery

301PondStreet, Montgomery TX.

SundayBibleClass9:30am

Wednesday - 7:00pm Phone: 936-582-4855

Email: cofcmontgomery@consoli dated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org

Sundayworship@ 10:00a.m.Wed.activites 6:30-8pm NorthShoreChurch 18501W.FM1097 Rd.,Montgomery77356 936-689-3141

PaulPraschnik, Minister Worship -10:30am and6:00pm

PaytonRiley

PaytonHowie

MelisaMiller TeniaOuellette P O.Box2985 6080TennysonPkwy PlanoTX75024 CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-05-08045 ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService Conroe,Texas77305 Ste.100

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICETODEFENDANT:"Youhavebeensued.Youmayemployanattorney Ifyouoryourattorney doesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.ontheMondaynext following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation, a default judgment maybetakenagainstyou."Inadditiontofilingawrittenanswerwiththeclerk,youmayberequiredto makeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemadeno laterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexasLawHelp.org.

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Original Petition at or before 10:00A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citationthesamebeingMonday the24thdayofAugust,2026beforethe457thJudicialDistrictCourtof MontgomeryCounty,TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe,Texas.SaidOriginalPetition was filed in said court on this the 19th day of May 2025, in this case, numbered 25-05-08045 on the docketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows:

To: TheUnknownHeirsatLawofJeffreyRose,Deceased ErinHarperRoseinHerCapacityasGuardianandNextFriendofAudreyCarolineRose,A Minor;TheUnknownHeirsatLawofJeffreyRose,DeceasedareDefendants Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:Thisproceedingconcernstheforeclosure ofalienonthefollowingrealpropertyandimprovementscommonlyknownas12524TaurusDr Willis, TX 77318, and more particularly described as LOT 22, BLOCK 2, OF POINTAQUARIUS SECTION TWO,ASUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETA, SHEET 35A(FORMERLY VOLUME 9, PAGE 68), OF THE MAPAND/ORPLATRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS asismorefullyshownbyOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit. FreedomMortgageCorporationarePlaintiffsand

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw andthe mandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthisthe9th dayofJuly 2026.

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk MontgomeryCounty,

Texas

By:/s/BrookeLookabaugh

BrookeLookabaugh,Deputy

PublishedDates:July15,22,29,andAugust5,2026

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 26-01-01113

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

P O.Box2985

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas,didonthe 17 dayofJune2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe4 dayofAugust2026,Iwilloffer forsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourtsteps),,Conroe,Texas77301,at approximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder,allright,title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendant SamuelLancaster,Sr hadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

Post-judgementinterest–5%perannum

AONE-HALF(1/2)UNDIVIDEDINTERESTINANDTOA5.00ACRETRACTOFLANDOUTOF THESHANNONOWENTRACTINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,RECORDEDINVOLUME 176,PAGE147,ANDVOLUME452,PAGE265OFTHEDEEDRECORDSOFMONTGOMERY COUNTY,TEXAS 1. $28,111.27PrincipalSum

PhilipCash ConstablePCT.1 MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By: L.Cowl Sergeant

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

NOTE:ONTHEPROPERTYSOLDTHEREARENOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSEDORIMPLIED, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHTTHEPROPERTY“ASIS”. BUYERS AREFURTHERADVISEDTHATTHEPURCHASEOFTHEPROPERTYATTHISCONSTABLE'SSALE MAYNOTEXTINGUISHANYLIENSORSECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVE SIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVERINTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY. IFYOU

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77249

THE STATE OF TEXAS

To: UnknownHeirstoEstateofBeauKingandUnknownHeirsofMarvinJ.Rostein

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiffs' Original Petition and Motion forAppointment ofAd Litem at or before 10:00A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, the 27th day of July 2026 before the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County Texas at the Courthouse of said CountyinConroe,Texas.SaidPlaintiffs'OriginalPetitionandMotionforAppointmentofAdLitemwas filed in said court on this the 22nd day of January 2026, in this case, numbered 26-01-01113 on the docketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: FrancisLairdarePlaintiffs

POBox30359 and

Estate of Beau King; Estate of Marvin J. Rotstein; Unknown Heirs of Defendants are Defendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:PlaintiffsFrancisLaird,DoughWayneLaird filesthis,hisoriginalsuittoQuietTitletothepropertyidentifiedbelow locatedinMontgomeryCounty Texas commonly known as Wildwood Acres 432, Lot6-B Montgomery County, Texas, and for DeclaratoryJudgmentandrelatedrelief.Plaintiffbringsthissuittoresolvethetitleissuedtotheproperty thatshehasoccupiedwithoutinterruptionsinceApril22,1994,asherpropertyPriortoApril22,1994, thepropertywasownedbyMaxandRosePye.OnApril22,1994,PlaintiffpurchasedpropertyfromMax and Rose Pye. See Exhibit “A.” Plaintiff has a deed reciting her interest in the property Plaintiff has maintained a long continued open, notorious, hostile and exclusive possession of the property since sheassumedpossessioninAprilof1994,andherpossessionwasinconsistentwiththeexistenceoftitle in others. Plaintiff's actions resulted in an ouster of any cotenants, as her actions were unequivocal, unmistakableandhostileactstodisseizeothertenants.PlaintiffhasmaintainedthepropertysinceApril 1994withherownfunds,includingpayingalltaxesandassessmentstothepropertysinceApril1994. However a title search by TexasAmerican Title Company has revealed a defect in titleAccordingly Plaintiff requires this suit to correct this issue and properly declare title in Plaintiff's name. No suit has ever been brought to interrupt or obstruct Plaintiff's quiet use and enjoyment this real estate that is a subjectofthissuitasismorefullyshownbyPlaintiffs'OriginalPetitionandMotionforAppointmentofAd Litemonfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw andthe mandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthisthe 11thdayofJune,2026.

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

By:/s/PatriciaIvey

PatriciaIvey Deputy MontgomeryCounty,Texas PublishedDates:July15,22,29andAugust5,2026

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY NOTICEOFCONSTABLESSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheHonorable284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County, Texas; Cause# 25-12-20085 in a judgment rendered on the 31st day of March, 2026, where as in GuaranteedRate,Inc,Plaintiff,againstRiketteC.GuilloryandTylerL.Guillory,Defendants.Ididlevyon the12thdayofMarch,2026at11:09o'clocka.m.uponthefollowingdescribed"property"ofDefendant:

GIVENUNDERmyhandonthe1stdayofJuly,2026. Andonthe4thdayofAugust,2026,at10:00o'clocka.m.;whichisthefirstTuesdayofsaidmonth,on theCourthouseStepslocatedat301NMainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301ofsaidMONTGOMERYCounty Texas in the City of CONROE; I will proceed to sell at the time of the public auction for cash, all the rights, title and interest of against Rikette C. Guillory and Tyler L. Guillory Defendants, in and to said property representing interestandcostsofsuit,togetherwithlegalfeesandcommissionsthroughthedateofjudgment,plusallcostsof court,costsofsale,andpostjudgmentpenaltiesandinterestrecoverablebylawinfavorofGuaranteed

DATEDthis2nddayofJuly 2026;at19100UnityParkDrive,Magnolia,Texas.

HAVEANYQUESTIONS,YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:July15,22,29,2026

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe4thdayofOctober,2025,inthecaseofTavolaCommunityAssociation Inc.,Plaintiff,vs.HenryAguirreVargasandTamaraM.Vargas,Defendant(s),CauseNo.25-05-08151insaid court,judgmentbeinginfavorofTavolaCommunityAssociationInc,PlaintiffasagainstDefendant(s),Ididon the 30th Day of June, 2026 at 1:00 o'clock pm., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant(s): HenryAguirreVargasandTamaraM.Vargas.

LOT(15),BLOCK(2),OFTAVOLA,SEC.33,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas,accordingto themaporplat

thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, SHEET6051, OFTHE PLATRecords, Montgomery County,TexasAKA 23541RedJuniper

THESTATEOFTEXAS § NOTICEOFSALE (REALPROPERTY) COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § Ln.NewCaney Texas77357.(the"Property"). andonthe4thdayofAugust,2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at 501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,Iwillofferforsale andwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofHenryAguirreVargasandTamaraM. VargasDefendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 21130USHwy59#C

By:/s/RandyCrowder Witnessmyhanthisthe30th_dayofJune,2026. DeputyRandyCrowder#8451 NewCaney TX.77357 281-577-8985 PublishedDate(s):July15,22,29,2026

TEXAS *

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,didonthe25 th dayofJune2026levyonREALpropertydescribed

PhilipCash

JudgmentCredit Sergeant

CourtCosts ConstablePCT 1 MontgomeryCounty Texas CASHIER'S

NINE (9), BLOCK EIGHT (8), OF SHADOW BAY, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXASACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATOFSAIDSUBDIVISION RECORDEDINPLATCABINET“C”,SHEET172A,MAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY

ARE FURTHERADVISEDTHATTHE PURCHASE OFTHE PROPERTYATTHIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITY INTEREST ON THE PROPERTY YOU HAVE SIMPLYPURCHASED WHATEVER INTERESTTHE DEFENDANT HAD IN THE PROPERTY IFYOU HAVEANYQUESTIONS,YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

MelisaMiller ChristopherMThornhill

2. $8,780.00AttorneyFees

4. $1,729.98

AND UNCONTROVERTED SUMMARY-JUDGMENTEVIDENCE,THE COURT DECLARESTHATTHEOWNERSHIPINTERESTINTHEPROPERTYAREASFOLLOWS:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

PROPERTY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

heavy-dutytote,boxes,mattress,baskets,throwpillows, blackcardtable,Lg.pieceofcarpet,stand-uplamp,electricskilletaswellasotherhouseholdfurniture.

Mini Mall Storage at 201 N Washington Ave Cleveland, TX 77327 - Myra Caldwell; mirror clothing, organizer,endtable,dresser,babystroller,ChristmasElfontheshelf,suitcase,CannonPrinter,totes, bagsandababyplaypen. Mini Mall Storage at 16842 TX-105 Conroe, TX 77303 - Charles Bresette; Vintage Yellow Backlit Marquee

TexasRulesofCivilProcedure643-goodsandchattelspledgedormortgagedas

P O.Box2985

Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77057

DrSuite900

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, youmayberequiredtomakeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosures generally must be

To: VatcheGKeverian

YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertothePlaintiff'sOriginalPetitionat or before 10:00 A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two days after the date of th issuance of this citation the same being Monday the 10 day of August, 2026 before the 457th JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty TexasattheCourthouseofsaidCountyinConroe, Texas.SaidPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe28thdayofJanuary,2026, inthiscase,numbered26-01-01483onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareas

VatcheGKeverianareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:Youareherebynotifiedthatasuithas been brought for breach of contract, damages, and attorney fees by Plaintiff, Woodland Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc., by and through its attorney of records, Madison Rhodes, of PorterLawFirm,2603AugustaDr Suite900,Houston,Texas77057,againstDefendantVatchieG. Keverian and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 6503 Durango Dr, Magnolia, Texas77354andlegallydescribedtowit:

LOT SEVENTEEN (17), IN BLOCK FIVE (5) OF WOODLAND OAKS, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET E, SHEET 25-B, 26-AAND 26-B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS

WoodlandOaksPropertyOwnersAssociation,Inc.arePlaintiffsand asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff'sOriginalPetitiononfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw,and themandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthis the25thdayofJune,2026.

(SEALDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texas) BrookeLookabaugh,Deputy MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:/s/BrookeLookabaugh

PublishedDates:July1,8,15,22,2026

By: L.Cowl

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

follows:

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Article written by David Harrigan

This week’s Veteran of theWeekisRonLeger,who enlistedintheUnitedStates Marine Corps in February 1989 and served on active duty until February 1993. Growing up, Ron sought both higher education and independence Military service was a family tradition: his grandfather Joseph Leger, served in the Marine Corps during World War II, and his father, Ron Leger Sr., in U.S. Army military intelligence inKoreaduringtheVietnam War Inspired to serve his country while gaining opportunities for college, Ron volunteered for the Marines. In hindsight, it proved one of the best decisionsofhislife,offering education, discipline, and a foundation for lifelong leadershipandservice.

This week’s Veteran of theWeekisRonLeger,who enlistedintheUnitedStates Marine Corps in February 1989 and served on active duty until February 1993. Growing up, Ron sought both higher education and independence Military service was a family tradition: his grandfather Joseph Leger, served in the Marine Corps during World War II, and his father, Ron Leger Sr., served in U.S. Army military intelligence inKoreaduringtheVietnam War Inspired to serve his country while gaining opportunities for college, Ron volunteered for the Marines. In hindsight, it proved one of the best decisionsofhislife,offering education, discipline, and a foundation for lifelong leadershipandservice.

Ron began at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.Alreadyinterestedin computers and emerging technology he found the military provided rare hands-on experience in an era when formal training was scarce. He worked on early systems known as “GreenMachines”—blackscreencomputerswithgreen text. This exposure laid the groundwork for his future career

After boot camp, Ron trainedasanAdministration Clerk (MOS 0151) at Camp Pendleton.Theroleblended administration with his passions for computers for communication, organization, and mission support. He was then assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Communications Electronics Data Di

ecto

(CEDD), at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms,California.

After boot camp, asanAdministration Clerk (MOS 0151) at Therole administration with passions computers organizaand mission was then assigned Headquarters Communications i s Data Directorate (CEDD), at the Marine Corps Ground Center in California.

Despite one of the Marines the unit, Ron filled a level reporting toaMaster Sergeant a Colonel. As Administrative Chief for over 110 Marines, he personnel administration and superthe Base Emergency Operations Center special operations or deployments His included center cations, such as secure telephone links with higher and national authorities.

Despite being one of the youngest Marines in the unit, Ron filled a Sergeantlevel billet, reporting directlytoaMasterGunnery Sergeant and a Lieutenant Colonel. As Administrative Chief for over 110 Marines, he handled personnel administration and supervised the Base Emergency Operations Center during special operations or deployments His duties included establishing establishing command center communications, such as secure telephone links with higher headquarters and national authorities.

When Operation

When Operation Desert S

marksmanship instructors deployed overseas, creating an need replacements Having earned Expert Rifle qualification forthesecondyear arow, Ron was temporarily assigned to the WeaponsTrainingBattalion as Range Coach (MOS 8530). He coached Marines on rifle qualification and requalification After several months, completed at E n R

mp Pendleton, and became a Primary Marksmanship Instructor (MOS 8531) t

marksmanship instructors deployed overseas, creating an urgent need for replacements Having earned Expert Rifle qualification forthesecondyearinarow, Ron was temporarily assigned (FAP’d) to the WeaponsTrainingBattalion as a Range Coach (MOS 8530). He coached Marines on rifle qualification and requalification After several months, he completed additional training at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, and became a Primary Marksmanship Instructor (MOS 8531) t

experience.

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AsaPMI, instructed and Marines across all phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program. He managed live-fire ranges and trained hundreds to safely and effectively use their service rifles.AtTwentyninePalms, he also contributed to developing early closecombat marksmanship training ranges These efforts a shift from traditional marksmanship toward practical, combatoriented training the Gulf War era. The experience highlighted adaptability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in preparing Marines for missions. He remained with the Weapons Training Battalion until his activedutyserviceendedin1993.

AsaPMI,Roninstructed and evaluated Marines across all phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program. He managed live-fire ranges and trained hundreds to safely and effectively use their service rifles.AtTwentyninePalms, he also contributed to developing early closecombat marksmanship training ranges These efforts marked a shift from traditional marksmanship toward practical, combatoriented training during the Gulf War era. The experience highlighted adaptability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in preparing Marines for missions. He remained with the Weapons Training Battalion until his activedutyserviceendedin1993.

Leadership service definedRon’sMarineCorps tenure frequently worked directly with officers and leaders, shouldering responsibilities beyond his r nk T

Leadership and service definedRon’sMarineCorps tenure He frequently frequently worked directly with officers and senior enlisted leaders, often shouldering responsibilities beyond his

s challenged highstandards,and in Theyinstilled discipline, attention to detail

continue shape his professional them with early and tobecometheleader is ThroughhisMarine Ron developed a appreciation

preparedness, and

ors challenged him, maintained highstandards,andinvested inhisgrowth.Theyinstilled discipline, accountability, attention to detail and l e a d i n g b y e x a mple principles that continue to shape his professional life Ron credits them with believing in him early and pushing himtobecometheleaderhe istoday ThroughhisMarine duties, Ron developed a deep appreciation for servant leadership, preparedness, and helping othersintheirgreatestneed.

Afterleavingactiveduty Ron explored law enforcement and emergency services but was often deemed overqualified. He returned to the communications industry, spending abouttenyearsasalineman building and restoring

Afterleavingactiveduty Ron explored law enforcement an eme ency services but often deemed overqualified. He returned to the communications industry, spending abouttenyearsasalineman building and restoring telecom u icatio s

infrastructure for telephone and cable companies. His work frequently took him intodisasterareas,restoring communicationsaftermajor major stormsandtornadoes. H

infrastructure for telephone and cable companies. His work took him intodisasterareas, communicationsaftermajor stormsandtornadoes.

e adv

management,thenengineer-

consulting Over two decades, led planning and design major

y consulting Over two decades, Ron led planning and design for major

s projects, systems, healthcare higher education and commercial developments nationwide.

projects, utility systems, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses and commercial developments nationwide.

Today Ron serves as Associate Director with MGAC, a Washington, D C -based program and construction management firm As an Owner s Representative, he specializes in technology planning forlargecapitalprojects.He currently oversees technolprograms for a new $5 billion healthcare campus—oneofthelargestsuch projects theUnitedStates.

Today Ron serves as Associate Director with MGAC, a Washington, D C -based program and construction management firm As an Owner s Representative, he specializes in technology planning forlargecapitalprojects.He currently oversees technology programs for a new $5 billion healthcare campus—oneofthelargestsuch projectsintheUnitedStates.

Ronremainsdedicatedto thetelecommunicationsand technology industry He holds numerous professional certifications and volunteers extensively with organizations including BICSI the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), and the Telecommun

Ronremainsdedicatedto thetelecommunicationsand industry He holds numerous professional volunteers extensively with organizations including the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), and the Telecommu

Industry Association (TIA).

, technical mentoring,and development, advances industry standards emerging sionals. He has authored technicalarticlesinindustry

, technical contributions, mentoring,andprofessional development, he advances industry standards and supports emerging professionals. He has authored technicalarticlesinindustry

insights from decades

insights from decades in

infrastructure, and largescaleconstruction.

The leadership, integrity, service, and continuous learning instilled a

rs continue guide Ron s personal and

The leadership, integrity, service, and continuous learning instilled during his Marine Corps years continue to guide Ron s personal and professional life.

Ron and his wife live in Magnolia,Texas.Theyhave one son, three daughters, two granddaughters one grandson,andareexpecting another grandchild in January 2027. In his free time, Ron enjoys hiking the Lone Star Hiking Trail participating in GORUCK endurance events across Texas, rucking, and outdoor adventures.Healsomentors othersandwritesarticleson technology, construction, andleadership.

Ron and his wife live in Magnolia,Texas.They one son, three daughters, two grandson,andareexpecting grandchild January 2027. In free time, Ron enjoys hiking the Lone Star Hiking Trail in GORUCK endurance events across Texas, rucking, outdoor Healso othersandwritesarticleson leadership.

Congratulations to Ron Leger,MCN’sVeteranofthe Week.

Congratulations to Ron MCN’sVeteranofthe Week.

Article written by David Harrigan