It was cloudy and humid morning on July 5th, but the breeze coming from the south made HistoricMontgomeryvery pleasant, as the citizens
enjoyed the annual 4th of July Parade, the First Saturday Homemade Goods market at the Montgomery Community Building, and a temporary w a t e r p a r k , t h e Montgomery Water Party,
was set up for the kids, which also on the same grounds Although the numbers of visitors were a bitbelowexpectations,due to the City holding out for theweekendtocombineall the events, it was a good
call seeing as July 4th was verywet.
Theparadeformedon Clepper Drive, before snaking its way through Historic Montgomery along McCown and LibertyStreets,withJunior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from MISD leading the way Various
y participated, such as the MontgomeryCountyPct.2 Mounted Posse, who sent several riders from their team Chick-Fil-A in M
a catering van with their famous cow bringing up therear
“It’s always nice to see floats with the American Flags,” said Pat Alexander from Cape Conroe. Shewasclapping andcheeringeachfloatasit passed by her on Liberty Street.“IamveryPatriotic andloveOurCountryvery much.”
MontgomeryMasonicLodgeInstalls 2025-2026Officers
RubenBorjas,Jr
byRubenBorjas,Jr
It’s the oldest continuously operating o r g t i o n Montgomery, dating back to the of Texas Era,andalthoughthedates may be a little confusing, with Texas becoming the 28th State in the Union on December 29, 1845, and with the Montgomery Lodge being on January 15, 1846, the date is still full month before the formal transfer of Republic Texas, to the State Texas in February 1846. The Montgomery Masonic Lodge #25, was the last lodge chartered under Texas a nation uponitself,andforthepast 179years,has passing
It’s the oldest continuously operating
o r g a n i z a t i o n i n Montgomery, dating back to the Republic of Texas Era,andalthoughthedates may be a little confusing, with Texas becoming the 28th State in the Union on December 29, 1845, and with the Montgomery Lodge being Chartered on January 15, 1846, the date is still a full month before the formal transfer of Republic of Texas, to the State of Texas in February 1846. The Montgomery Masonic Lodge #25, was the last lodge chartered under Texas as a nation uponitself,andforthepast 179years,hasbeenpassing on
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Montgomery Lodge’s influence means to the State. The Marshall is Brad Landrum, whose office is like a of Ceremonies symbol of in The Tiler Richard Gilchrist, whose is sword. He is the one who guards the any barbarians to invade the The is big, Gilchristisapretty big guy, meetings should to attend, people whoare from entering.
Montgomery Lodge’s influence means to the State. The Marshall is Brad Landrum, whose office is like a Director of Ceremonieswithasymbol oftworodsinsaltire. The Tiler is Richard Gilchrist, whose symbol is a sword. He is the one who guards the door should any barbarians wish to invade themeeting. Theswordis big,andGilchristisapretty big guy, so the meetings should be pretty safe to attend, and keep people whoarenotmembersfrom entering.
on th tra i ion of tr f rr ng year y leadership lodge members duly elected to fulfill the position of Master and other offices make for the of a healthy lodge.
y leadership onto lodge members who were duly who elected to fulfill the position of Master and other offices that make for the running of a healthy lodge.
The Montgomery Masonic Lodge much more an organization (of handshakes and e l o w b u m punconfirmed) some mayconsidersecretive,but its religious basis is its cornerstone of service to the community, their monetary donations, fostering andto improve as a groupofmentobetherefor their famili and community all
The Montgomery Masonic Lodge is much more that an organization (of secret handshakes and e l b o w b u m p sunconfirmed) that some some mayconsidersecretive,but its religious basis is its cornerstone of service to the community, with their monetary donations, fosteringleadership,andto improve themselves as a groupofmentobetherefor their families and s community Men from all
races,religions,andcreeds are eligible to pledge for membership. Fornovices, it’s important to note that anyone who is wearing a hat during a meeting is talkingorisincharge. And theywearcowboyhats,not the fez like with the shriners.
Besides the remains incemeteriesandacabinor two in town, it is hard to imagine that Montgomery hasanythingthathaslasted more than 179 years, but TheLodgeisstillhere,and they still have the paperworktoproveit. And despite several fires over the years, the Lodge still stands, with not so many oldoriginaldocuments,but the vital documents are in safekeeping.
races,religions, eligible to for For important to is wearing during a in cowboyhats, the fez with the the cemeteries in town, is hard to imagine that hasanythingthat The still th y s ill h v h paperwork proveit. despite several over years, stands, with so many in safekeeping.
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Masonic Lodge, as it is with Each officer’s is a symbolthatalignswiththe meaning their office. For instance, the highest office, Master, wears a livery collar goes around their and is adorned square, which is the symbol his office Supposedly to square everyone away to keep members from going astray
Masonic Lodge, as it is with all lodges. Each officer’s insignia is a symbolthatalignswiththe meaning of their office. For instance, the highest office, Master, wears a livery collar that goes around their neck, and is adorned with a square, which is the symbol of his office Supposedly to square everyone away to keep members from going astray
This year's Master is h n Cr n w o assumes role as highest ranking thelodge. Lodge as‘Worshipful during he meetings, andensures
This year's Master is Chance C
ane, who assumes the role as the highest ranking officer in thelodge. Lodgemembers refertohimas‘Worshipful Master,’ during meetings, and he basically presides over the meetings, lodge operations,andensuresthe rituals and ceremonies are
Chanceis30,withayoung wife, and looks forward to many more years of faithful service with his fellow lodge members and tothecommunity
Chance 30, young wife, forward many more years of faithful service his fellow lodge and to community
born to the beer
TheSeniorWardenis Alexander Courts, and his symbol is the level, and assumes the Master’s role shouldtheybeabsent.The Junior Warden is Richard Watson, with his symbol the plumb rule.The Junior Wa
overseeing refreshments, soiftherearenocookiesor cake at meetings, blame
The Courts, and the and theybe Warden Watson, with his plumb The Junior rd n h t e l i rtant j b of overseeing refreshments, so thereareno blame
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His symbol o k on tri n l a glory The is currentTiler for the Texas key, and he lodge’s to they Raborn Reader, who is the current ofTexas. there higher, goes show much
him. TheChaplainisBrian Beck, U.K. born and not related to the beer family His symbol is a religious book on a triangle surmounting a glory The Treasurer is Stephan Blackman, who is the currentTiler for the Grand Lodge of Texas His symbol is the key, and he oversees the lodge’s funds toensuretheyareproperly accounted for The Secretary is Raborn Reader, who is the current GrandMasteroftheGrand LodgeofTexas. InTexas, there is no one higher, and goes to show much the
The Montgomery MasonicLodge#25hasan incredible record and unbrokenlegacyofservice tothecityandsurrounding area. Theorganizationhas been around for going on near two hundred years. Sam Houston himself has been known to visit the lodge, back when it was centered in Historic Montgomery The new officers and members are truly honoring the legacy oftheLodge#25Founders of 179 years ago. The mission remains the same, to maintain their faith in God, to support each other as lodge members, and to be steadfast pillars of the community
The Montgomery MasonicLodge# hasan incredible record and unbrokenlegacy service to surrounding area. The has been around for on near two hundred years. Sam Houston himself has been known visit the lodge, it was centered in Historic Montgomery The new officers and are truly honoring the legacy oftheLodge Founders of The mission same, to faith in God, to each other as lodge to be steadfast of the community
officersis
The installation of officersisayearlypractice
Teams,andSeniorsColton Hatzold & Jett Moore placing 3rd They also finished First and Second at the TBF version of the State Championship, with Jacob and Brenner being the third Team from Montgomery to claim the top prize of being theTBF StateChampions.
First and at TBF version Championship, with Jacob and h th rd Te m fro Montgomery to claim being the Champions.
Both Teams were very serious about doing the absolutebesttheycould,as they knew that they were not only representing themselves, but also their parents,schools,theMISD Fishing Team and all of Montgomery How they proved their resolve was forgoing the THSBA
Anglers of the Year Tournamenttofocussolely on the TBF National Championship putting several days of practice
locating fish and establishing patterns and game plans for the multiday event, which includes theofficialpracticetime,a fullseven-dayevent.
Both very about theycould, knew that were not themselves, schools, Team and all Montgomery How their was n l rs th to solely the TBF several tin h nd patterns and for the official a fullseven-day
BothTeamsfocusedon finding multiple ways to catch fish, targeting both shallow and deep fish, utilizingmultiplebaitsand pres
s Boat Captain Jason Riley reported that, “our best pattern was fishing deeper brushandrockpointswith Strike King Series 5 and 6 crankbaits, which helped us catch easy 3 fish limits the first two days of the competition.” Hewenton to say that “our primary pattern evaporated on the f i n a l d a y o f t h e tournament, and we really struggled.” However Mr
Riley stated, “that I was very proud of the guys not givingup,andfishinghard untiltheend,andfinishing in the top third of such a huge tournament as this one.”
The Senior Team of Colton Hatzold and Jett Moore fared a little better, catchinglimitsall3daysof
BothTeamsfocused finding ways both shallow deep utilizingmultiple re nt t on o t pta n son il y reported best with Series and 6 catch fish the days of went to say f i a l d y f t h and we However Mr Riley stated, “that I was very not givingup, hard until end, finishing in the of a huge as this one.”
The Team of Colton Jett Moore little better, catching all3 of competition, in the of this massive field over 400 boats. Bryton Kurtz, the Captain MHS students was super of how hard the a competed, itallout on the
on KVD and the Booster Club for
keepers on Strike King Series5Crankbaits,aswell as KVD Magic Trick wormsonashakyhead.” Both teams wanted to acknowledge and thank both MISD as well as the MontgomeryBassBooster Club for their support. I think Colton Hatzold said it best without the
competition, finishing in the top quarter of this massive field of over 400 boats. Bryton Kurtz, the Captain for the MHS students stated, “I was was super proud of how hard the guys fished and e competed,leavingitallout on the water.” Colton and Jettwentontosay,“thatwe caught the bulk of our
Jett to caught
support from both organizations, our Team wouldnotbeassuccessful asitis.” Sagewordsfroma graduated Senior, that is now going on to Drury University on a 100K scholarship to continue both his Academic and his Bass Fishing endeavors, “Representing.”
heavy NASDAQ as both the month withnewall-timehighs. Nine out of the sectors delivered returns, with Consumer Staples and Real Estate
heavy NASDAQ as both indices ended the month withnewall-timehighs. Nine out of the 11 sectors delivered positive returns, with Consumer Staples and Real Estate lagging.
steady at 4.25%-4.5% in June,asexpected.
steady at 4.25%-4.5% in June, expected.
While this month's decision was easy, future policy actions are likely to become more challenging as the Fed will need to ba
By Kent Pendleton,
By Kent Pendleton,
Advisors,LLC
Advisors,LLC
Equity markets continued to march higher in June, seemingly unfazed byheightenedMiddleEast tensions (which were s
Equity continued to higher in June, seemingly unfazed by MiddleEast tensions (which were short-lived) nd the looming 8 for the administration's pause on reciprocal tariffs
Despite an interim bout of volatility, it was a recordbreaking for the S&P 500 and the tech-
ived) and the loomingJuly8deadlinefor the administration's pause on reciprocal tariffs Despite an interim bout of volatility, it was a recordbreaking month for the S&P 500 and the tech-
Signs of an slowdown continued fueled by weak housing data, further coolingin labormarket nd
Signs of an economic slowdown continued to mount, fueled by weak housing data, further coolinginthelabormarket
d deceleration in spending. Lower oil prices hav
and an unexpected deceleration in consumer spending. Lower oil prices
have put downward pressure on inflation in recent months; however, the impact from tariffs is still expected to affect pricesinthemonthsahead. Theriskofhigherinflation has kept the Federal Reserve(Fed)inwait-ands
d on inflation in recent months; impact tariffs still expected affect pricesinthe ahead. Theriskofhigher has kept the Reserve(Fed)inwait-ande m
w i t
policymakers holding the benchmark interest rate
t h policymakers holding the interest rate
softening growth and
While this month's decision was future policy actions are likely to become more challenging as the Fed will need to alance the risks o softening and
inflation. The market still two rate cuts byyear-end2025.
inflation. The market still has two rate cuts priced in byyear-end2025.
Bond yields edged lowerinJune,withthe10year Treasury falling to a two-month low of 4.25% as signs of economic weaknessbegantoemerge. Adding to the positive sentiment in the bond market were comments from several Fed officials, which pushed forward the expectations for a Fed rate cut to September one month earl
an expected.
Weather-relat d disastershaveincreasedin frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past years, and when communitiesareimpacted bythingssuchasflooding, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, the chaos can become overwhelming especially when you have a furry companion looking toyouforreassuranceand support.
Weather-related disastershaveincreasedin frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when communitiesareimpacted bythingssuchasflooding, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, the chaos can become overwhelming especially when you have a furry companion looking toyouforreassuranceand support.
Because h vi g a predetermined emergency plan can make all the differencein petowner’s ability to stay calm in the midst of uncertainty, Dr DebZoran,a and director of the Veterinary Emergency Team at the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares the importance of and provides tips for establishing pet-focused plans in the event of a disaster MakingAPlan
Because having a predetermined emergency plan can make all the differenceinapetowner’s ability to stay calm in the midst of uncertainty, Dr DebZoran,aprofessorand director of the Veterinary Emergency Team at the Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares the importance of and provides tips for establishing pet-focused plans in the event of a disaster MakingAPlan
Disasters can vary depending on where you live, so staying knowledgeable of potential threatsinyourareaisvital to keeping and your pets safe. addition to natural disasters, humanmade disasters like train derailments and chemical spills can create unex-
Disasters can vary depending on where you live, so staying knowledgeable of potential threatsinyourareaisvital to keeping you and your pets safe. In addition to natural disasters, humanmade disasters like train derailments and chemical spills can create unex-
pectedemergencies pet owners.
pectedemergenciesforpet owners.
In these the main priority ensuring thesafetyofyourself,your loved ones, and your a responsibility that comes when already have a plan in place.
In these situations, the main priority is ensuring thesafetyofyourself,your loved ones, and your pets a responsibility that comes easier when you already have a plan set in place.
“Having a plan helps focus your mind when things get really chaotic,” Zoran said “Disasters cause panic in many people, but if you have already thought about what all you need to do, it helps you regather yourself and focus on activatingtheplan.”
“Having plan focus your mind get really chaotic,” Zoran said “Disasters cause in many people, but if you already thought about what all need to it h lps you regat er and focus on theplan.”
The amount of owners have to react to depends on how earlythealarm
The amount of time owners have to react to a disaster depends on how earlythealarmissounded.
With hurricanes for example, usually know it’s coming you canplanaheadoftimeand evacuate your family out of harm’s way, Zoran said “Other may have to happen at moment’s notice of what we call ‘nonotice’event, like a house fire.Youneedtogatherup your animals and things quicklyandgetout,andif thathasn’tbeenpre-staged and for, it become quickly.”
With hurricanes for example, you’ll usually know it’s coming so you canplanaheadoftimeand evacuate your family out of harm’s way,” Zoran said “Other evacuations may have to happen at a moment’s notice because of what we call a ‘nonotice’event, like a house fire.Youneedtogatherup your animals and things quicklyandgetout,andif thathasn’tbeenpre-staged and planned for, it could become harmful very quickly.”
An important first step
An important first step
Thelargereboundinthe stockmarketinMaywasn't enough for the Leading Economic Index to show a positive print last month. The Conference Board indicateditexpectsfurther weakening in economic activity for 2025 and 2026 under the pressure of tariffs,butisnotexpecting arecessionthisyear
wasn't for Leading Index to
inplanningisdetermining a location you could evacuate to if your house weretobecomeuninhabitable.
inplanningisdetermining a location you could evacuate to house weretobecomeuninhabitable.
“Figure out who you could stay with ahead of timeandmakesureit’sOK withthemforyoutobring your pets,” Zoran “If you don’t have friends or familyinthearea,identify ahotelthat’spet
“Figure out who you could stay with ahead of timeandmakesureit’sOK withthemforyoutobring your pets,” Zoran said. “If you don’t have friends or familyinthearea,identify ahotelthat’spetfriendly.”
Zoran recommends atleasttwobackup evacuationoptionsin our f rst pt on i inaccessible. Preparing An gencyKit
Zoran recommends havingatleasttwobackup evacuationoptionsincase your first option is inaccessible. Preparing An EmergencyKit
Whether you call it or having an disaster kit, box, or backpack is integral caseofemergency
Whether you call it a “go-bag” or a “bug-outbag, having an animal disaster kit, box, or backpack is integral in caseofemergency
Each kit may look slightly different depending on the type of animal and its specific requirements, but the effort to prepare a specialized bag for your furry friend remainsthesame.
Each kit may look slightly different depending on the type of animal and its specific requirements, but the effort to prepare a specialized bag for your furry friend remainsthesame.
Essentials for an include:
Essentials for an emergencykitinclude:
Food and water for at least days
Food and water for at leastthreedays
Tools for containing and transporting the pet, suchasanextracarrierora leash
Items for comfort, such as familiar toys, a favorite
Tools containing and transporting the pet, suchasanextra ora leash for such as familiar a
It's safe to expect some give-and-take on tariffs and for the resulting negative headlines to spur volatilityinthenearfuture.
safe to expect on tariffs for resulting headlines to spur volatility thenear
The trade deficit in goods and services declined to levels not seen since 2023 as the frontloading of imports during thefirstquarteroftheyear gave way to more normal levels The recent weaknessintheUSdollarisalso benefiting goods exports, which increased last month. Import prices were higher than expected in May but the year-overyear rate continued to fall, which is good news for inflationgoingforward.
The trade deficit in goods and erv es declined to levels not seen since 2023 as the frontloading of imports during thefirstquarter theyear gave way to normal levels The weaknessintheUSdollar also benefiting goods exports, which last month. Import prices were higher than expected in May but the year-overyear rate continued to fall, which good news for inflationgoingforward.
The market new homes is deteriorating faster than expected but l
inventories
month. The Conference Board it further weakening economic 2025 2026 the of butisnotexpecting recessionthisyear You'veprobablyheardit said, 'Real estate is the safest investment in the world.' But when it comes to dipping your toes into the investment property poolforthefirsttime,itcan feellikeanything
“Historically, when ageopolitical market quickly and then tends look the 'noise,'” said Investment Officer Adam. it's fundamentalsthatmatter.”
“Historically, when there'sageopoliticalevent, the market reacts quickly and then tends to look through the 'noise,'” said Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam.“Ultimately,it'sthe fundamentalsthatmatter.”
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Zoran recommends replacing all food and bottled water every 6 months to keep the kit refreshed and ready to use atamoment’snotice.
Zoran recommends replacing and bottled water every 6 months to the kit refreshed and to use at notice.
Of course, the most important thing to grab in theeventofanemergency is the pet itself But between differing species and temperaments of pets, rallying them can be a struggle. Never Leave A Pet Behind
Of course, the most important to in theevent anemergency is pet itself But between species and temperaments of pets, rallying them can a struggle. Never Leave Pet Behind
“You have to plan according to the animal you have,” Zoran said. “If youdon’tcatchacatearly intheprocess,it’sgoingto runandhide.Thesamecan also happen for dogs particularly if they are they outside many people think their dogs will wait for them, but in a fight or flight situation they will definitely flee On the other hand, if you have littlerodentsinacage,it’s
“You to plan according to the animal you have,” said. “If you catch catearly intheprocess,it’sgoingto runand Thesamecan also happen for particularly they are outside many people think wait for them, in fight or flight situation will definitely the other if you have littlerodentsin cage,it’s
asimplerprocess;youjust need to grab their things andtheircage,putthemin thecar,andgo.”
youjust to putthemin car,and Ensuringpetsare and the process
I l ve my cats kennels out they sleepinthem,whichhelps sure they see kennel foreignthing,”Zoran training is fordogs, they toliveinoneforafew days had one before, it’s going really stressfulexperience.”
Ensuringpetsarecratetrained and comfortable getting into a vehicle can help make the process smoother I leave my cats kennels out so they can sleepinthem,whichhelps make sure they don’t see the kennel as a scary, foreignthing,”Zoransaid. “Crate training is importantfordogs,too—ifthey havetoliveinoneforafew daysbutthey’veneverhad to be in one before, it’s going to be a really stressfulexperience.”
pets is to even if do escape the they will be likely to find home.
Making sure pets are microchipped is a good way to ensure that even if they do escape during the chaos, they will be more likely to find their way their backhome. ResourcesAvailable
resources are for pet inlearningmore about creating a step disaster plan, assemblinganemergencypetkit, more In
Digital resources are plentiful for pet owners interestedinlearningmore about creating a step-bystep disaster plan, assemblinganemergencypetkit, and more In particular
Zoran recommends The American Veterinary Medical Association, American Red Cross, and T xa A& ’s ET websites.
Zoran recommends The American Veterinary Medical Association, American Red Cross, and Texas A&M’s VET websites.
Your local also foryour plan items havein crisissituation.
Your local veterinarian can also provide specific recommendationsforyour disasterplananditemsthat your particular pet should haveinacrisissituation.
Preparedness time, but it’s ofpet It to be over-prepared steps to and happiness a your home.Pet Talk the of Veterinary & Biomedical
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Preparedness takes time, but it’s an important partofpetownership.Itis seemingly impossible to be over-prepared when taking steps to ensure the health and happiness of your pet should a disaster strike your home.Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Stories can be viewed on t h e w e b a t vetmedtamuedu/news/pe t-talk Suggestions for Suggestions future topics may be directed to vmbseditor@tamu.edu.
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer
Ruben’s Montgomery Musings
The Best Presidential June, Ever
Inwhatcanbelabeled as the Best Presidential June ever, President DonaldTrump,inonlyfive months, has done more than Joe Biden ever did, evenknowingly,duringhis
Inwhatcanbelabeled as the Best Presidential June ever, President DonaldTrump,inonlyfive months, has done more than Joe Biden ever did, evenknowingly duringhis
administration. And with 90% plus negative coverage by the legacy media, Trump’s poll numbers remain at record levels, and going into the 2025 Fourth of July
administration. And with 90% plus negative coverage by the legacy media, Trump’s poll numbers remain at record levels, and going into the 2025 Fourth of July
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weekend, a possible new ‘EraofGoodFeelings’has emerged with Democrats befuddled in every attempt to save their sinking ship. Quite simply, Americans arelookingforhonesty,and the deceptive Democrats are not helping their cause in trying to overcome transparency, American exceptionalism, and strong leadership in the arenas of border security, the economy foreignandtrade policy, andAmerica’s ever improving standing in The World Order Everything Democrat appears to be flailing in a state of disorder where even communicatinginthemost simplest terms has them looking the fool, making statements of madness, trying to counter common sense GOP policies, in a society where the average Democratvoterismoreand more calling ‘BS’ on the Dems and switching party affiliation to the Republicans. Pennsylvaniaisonly afewthousandvotersaway frombeinglabeledasaRed State, and the trending numbersdon’tappeartobe stopping.
weekend, a possible new ‘EraofGoodFeelings’has emerged with Democrats befuddled in every attempt to save their sinking ship. Quite simply Americans arelookingforhonesty and the deceptive Democrats are not helping their cause in trying to overcome transparency, American exceptionalism, and strong leadership in the arenas of border security, the economy,foreignandtrade policy, andAmerica’s ever improving standing in The World Order Everything Democrat appears to be flailing in a state of disorder, where even communicatinginthemost simplest terms has them looking the fool, making statements of madness, trying to counter common sense GOP policies, in a society where the average Democratvoterismoreand more calling ‘BS’ on the Dems and switching party affiliation to the Republicans. Pennsylvaniaisonly afewthousandvotersaway frombeinglabeledasaRed State and the trending numbersdon’tappeartobe stopping.
The Legacy Media in its growing ineffectiveness,continuestodiscredit themselvesinpeelingback theonionskintoshowtheir true intent in keeping Americans dumb. It’s not working. CNN, in its initialreportingontheU.S. Air Force’s bombing of Iran’s Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant in June, gave the impression that the bombing was ineffective, which was crazy reporting,againputtingthe cart before the horse. The source of CNN’s snap reporting was completely off in the initial assessments, and of course, the network ran with it, and further discredited themselves when the correct findings were posted. Trump rightfully roasted CNN soon after on his way to Europe for a NATO conference, which was also successful in upping the Euro nations contributions to their militarybudgets.
The Legacy Media in its growing ineffectiveness,continuestodiscredit themselvesinpeelingback onionskintoshow true intent in dumb. It’s not working. CNN, in its initialreportingontheU.S. Air Force’s bombing of Iran s Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant in June, gave the impression that the bombing was ineffective, which was crazy reporting,againputtingthe cart before horse. The source of CNN’s snap reporting was completely off in the initial assessments, and of course, the ran with it, further discredited themselves when the correct findings were posted. Trump rightfully roasted CNN soon after on his way to Europe for conference, which was also in upping the Euro nations contributions to their militarybudgets.
The America First attitudethatTrumphasput intomotionisanunstoppable force A leader's attitudeforhiscountrysets up how a nation reacts. Biden’s attitude was nonexistent, so Our Country suffered Trump s ofcourseisoff thecharts,andheis uniting the differing races into an assimilated American society Blacks and Hispanics are supporting Trump in growing numbers, and not 47, the man is training the next generation of GOP leaders, who are White, Black and Hispanic, and they are well versed in combating the media, seeing theirhollow tactics,andeasilydefeating themsimplybystandingby the cause.
The America First attitudethatTrumphasput intomotionisanunstoppable force A leader's attitudeforhiscountrysets up how a nation reacts. Biden’s attitude was nonexistent, so Our Country suffered Trump’s exuberanceofcourseisoff thecharts,andheisslowly uniting the differing races into an assimilated American society Blacks and Hispanics are supporting Trump in growing numbers, and it’s not just 47, the man is training the next generation of GOP leaders, who are White, Black and Hispanic, and they are well versed in combating the media, seeingthroughtheirhollow tactics,andeasilydefeating themsimplybystandingby thetruthoftheircause. truth
The legacy media before Trump were The Kings. They held all the cards, and a little over 10 years, since The President walked onto the political scene, they have been slowly drained of their power Trump knew how they operated, and one by one, they began toppling, and it’s incredible how the face of the legacy media has changed over the past
The legacy media before Trump were The Kings. They held all the cards, and a little over 10 years, since The President walked onto the political scene, they have been slowly drained of their power Trump knew how they operated, and one by one, they began toppling, and it’s incredible how the face of the legacy media has changed over the past
11 years. Literally, day after day during Trump’s firsttermstarted,thechants of ‘We’ve Got Him,’came everyday with their reporting, and yet 47 still stood. Even the RepublicansinNameOnly,wanted himgone,buteventheyare nowfallingbythewayside. The Biden years in power, allpoweredbyTheStealof 2020, proved to be their unde
ng, and a Blessing in Disguise for America in Trump s reem
11 years. Literally day after day during Trump’s firsttermstarted,thechants of ‘We’ve Got Him,’came everyday with their e reporting, and yet 47 still stood. Even the RepublicansinNameOnly,wanted himgone,buteventheyare nowfallingbythewayside. The Biden years in power, allpoweredbyTheStealof 2020, proved to be their undermining, and a i Blessing in Disguise for America in Trump’s reemergen
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nce, easily countering the Democrats tactics and the media themselves.
sily countering the Democrats tactics and the media themselves.
The President’s insistence that American jobs come back to our shores, and manufacturing return to The Nation is correct policy Trump set out policies for the economy, policy, andimmigration,thatmade sense totheelectorate,and he won on sense in both the Popular Vote and the Electoral College. In addition, the Rise of the New Media, whose viewers, many Black, Hispanic, and even Asian, are displacing the Legacy Media,mainlybyreporting what they see without a leftist bent agenda. The newmediahas respectfor their while the legacy media sees their viewers as just dumb, and have no time for their opinionsatall.
The President’s insistence that American jobs come back to our shores, and manufacturing return to The Nation is correct policy Trump set out policies for the economy, foreign policy, andimmigration,thatmade sense totheelectorate,and he won on common sense in both the Popular Vote and the Electoral College. In addition, the Rise of the New Media whose viewers, many Black, Hispanic, and even Asian, are displacing the Legacy Media,mainlybyreporting what they see without a leftist bent agenda. The newmediahasarespectfor their viewers, while the legacy media sees their viewers as just dumb, and have no time for their opinionsatall.
The average person can go on YouTube, and learn so much about different issues, and knowing the background on those topics can make youlooksomuchontopof the game when challenged against a leftist. I wrote last week about MontgomeryCountyDemocrats,and mydoubtwhethertheycan live in Democrat majority a
The average can go on YouTube, learn so much about different issues, and knowing the background on topics can make youlooksomuchontop the game when against a leftist. I wrote last week about eryCountyDemocrats,and my whetherthey in Democrat majority areas, places where nonsensical policies drive away common sense, allowing for increased crime, unchecked gration, easy judicial forgiveness for criminals allowing for repeated offenses. Not mentiona of consideration for rights, minor children over permanentchangestotheir bodies that will forever affect their psyches, and inabilitytohavechildren achieve sexual fulfillment. No
Dems love the stability of our little piece of The World and its them to remain while supportingidiocracy
s nonsensical policies drive away common sense, allowing for increased crime, unchecked immigration, easy judicial forgiveness for criminals allowing for repeated offenses. Nottomentiona lack of consideration for parental rights, giving minor children rights over permanentchangestotheir bodies that will forever affect their psyches, and inabilitytohavechildrenor achieve sexual fulfillment. No doubt Montgomery County Dems love the stability of our little piece of The World, and its success allows them to success remain stable while supportingidiocracy
Trump’s lightspeed actioninfuriatestheleftists and RINO Republicans, each wondering where their money is at. And it’s true,theUSAIDgriftisup.
The Department of Government Efficiency is stopping the money wheel completely and Trump’s aim is to clean the GOP house of snakes who prize their grift more than the American people Of course those opposing Trump should be primaried. And the 2026 primariesaregonnabevital to making sure America First survives, and it will. So many people have been negatively affected by Dems tactics, and know thatDemocratleadersonly care for themselves, and themselves, notforthewell-beingofthe citizenry
Trump’s lightspeed actioninfuriates leftists and RINO Republicans, each wondering where their money is at. And it’s true,theUSAIDgriftisup. The Departm nt of Government Efficiency is stopping the money wheel completely, and Trump’s aim is to clean the GOP house of who prize their grift more than the American people Of course, those opposing Trump should be primaried. And the 2026 primaries gonnabevital to making First survives, and it will. So many people have been negatively affected by Dems tactics, and know thatDemocratleadersonly care for themselves, notforthewell-being citizenry
Wagesareup,andjobs
are being added both coming in ahead of expectations. Unemployment is dropping, and the tariffs are working. There hasbeenamassivespikein monthly collections of tariffs, as nations around The World realize that working with the United States is more of a benefit to their pocketbooks than goingagainstTrump.
are being added, both coming in ahead of expectations. Unemployment is dropping, and the tariffs are working. There hasbeenamassivespikein monthly collections of tariffs, as nations around The World realize that working with the United States is more of a benefit to their pocketbooks than goingagainstTrump.
Have you looked at your401kstatementlately?
Have you looked at your401kstatementlately?
Thestockmarketiswayup, and even more ways to betterthechancesformore success, was signed into law on July 4th. The One BIGBeautifulBillisgonna make a difference in how the average person lives theirlife. Andthatgoesfor Senior Citizens and Americans who can really use the extra funds in the pockets that would ordinarilybetaxed. Trump is making life in America easier,lesscomplicatedfor those who need less financial pressure against them. A strong economy makes people on the edge less likely to commit a crime or join a movement thatcauseshavoc.
Thestockmarketiswayup, and even more ways to betterthechancesformore success, was signed into law on July 4th. The One BIGBeautifulBillisgonna make a in how the average person lives theirlife. Andthatgoesfor Senior Citizens, and Americans who can really use the extra funds in the pockets that would ordinarilybetaxed. Trump is making life in America easier,lesscomplicatedfor those who need less financial pressure against them. A strong economy makes people on edge less likely to commit a crime or join a movement thatcauseshavoc.
While US onthe way to learning its lesson with unchecked and unvetted immigration Europeisdying. I’veseen videos young American women who move to Paris only to be crying in videos sent home complaining about being harassed by migrants. Paris, when I was a kid, was magical at night, even in the nontourist areas No one bothered you. There was no fear in walking anywhere. The and beautifulcityIrememberis now a filthy and unwelcoming place. Tourists who film are constantly harassed as well, and they are especially rough on journalists who take pictures.
WhiletheUSisonthe way to learning its lesson with unchecked and unvetted immigration, Europeisdying. I’veseen videos of young American women who move to Paris only to be crying in videos sent home complaining about being harassed by migrants. Paris, when I was a kid, was magical at night, even in the nontourist areas No one bothered you. There was no fear in walking anywhere. The clean and beautifulcityIrememberis now a filthy and unwelcoming place. Tourists who film are constantly harassed as well, and they are especially rough on journalists who take pictures.
Border security is so important and the US and severalcountriesinEurope arefightingback,butother countries risk losing their nationalidentitiestotallyif nothing is done. Very few immigrants are interested inassimilating,andwantto impose their will on the nations they inhabit, and governments who let this happen bring it upon themselves. In Poland, which is generally against new unvetted immigrants, theyareFAing arenow Finding Out that immigrantshavenotolerancefor citizens, in the murders of young Polish girls, and the beatings of Polish men. While Trump s ICE is doing its job, in Europe, they risk massive violence and lots of death in the future, for when Muslims outnumber the traditional European population in a country, the true side of
Border security is so important and the US and severalcountriesinEurope arefightingback,butother countries risk losing their nationalidentitiestotallyif nothing is done. Very few immigrants are interested inassimilating,andwantto impose their will on the nations they inhabit, and governments who let this happen bring it upon themselves. In Poland, which is generally against new unvetted immigrants, theyareFAingandarenow Finding Out that immigrantshavenotolerancefor citizens, in the murders of young Polish girls, and the beatings of Polish men. While Trump’s ICE is doing its job, in Europe, they risk massive violence and lots of death in the future, for when Muslims outnumber the traditional European population in a country, the true side of
their nature will emerge. It’s not going to be pretty, andhowthecurrentleaders of the United Kingdom, France,orGermanycannot anticipate this is mind boggling. But it may also beallowedbydesignbythe elites which again is thinkingbeyondbelief;and my question is: How are their ancestors of the elites supposedtolivewhenitall goes to pot? Anyway, that’s for another column. Trump’s Alligator Alacatraz is genius, and creates a picture in the minds of the illegals that it’saplacethatyouwantto avoid,andasthesuccessof our efforts materialize, the peopleinEuropearegonna see the results. And it the could cause the citizens of Europetorevoltinfavorof evicting their illegal migrants.
their nature will emerge. It’s not going to be pretty, andhowthecurrentleaders of the United Kingdom, France,orGermanycannot anticipate this is mind boggling. But it may also beallowedbydesignbythe elites, which is thinkingbeyondbelief;and my question is: How are their ancestors of the elites supposedtolivewhenitall goes to pot? that’s for another column. Trump’s Alligator Alacatraz is genius, and creates a picture in the minds of the that it’saplacethatyouwantto avoid,andasthesuccessof our efforts materialize, the peopleinEuropearegonna see the results. And it could cause the citizens of Europetorevoltinfavorof evicting their illegal migrants.
thing that The President that is being avoided by the legacy media, is with his peace efforts, and Trump thePeacemakerismakinga difference. Surprisingly, his formulainvolves trade with the United States, which is something thatcountries desperate to The surprising Rwanda-Congo deal, the ceasefires of IndiaPakistan, each have their roots in trade. Israel-Iran was forced, and both have takenitseriously Regime change still in cards forIran,it’s gonnatake some time. Pressure must further be on the Ayatollah's,perhapswitha timelimit,or demandfor the leadership to quit killing civilians of those suspected of with Mossad Of course Ukraine-Russia peace is stillin worksand isa tough nut to crack, but a way will be found eventually
One thing that The President is doing that is being avoided by the legacy media, is with his peace efforts, and Trump thePeacemakerismakinga difference. Surprisingly, hissecretformulainvolves trade with the United States, which is something thatcountriesaredesperate to do The surprising Rwanda-Congopeacedeal, the ceasefires of IndiaPakistan, each have their roots in trade. Israel-Iran was forced, and both have takenitseriously Regime change is still in the cards forIran,it’sjustgonnatake some time. Pressure must further be put on the Ayatollah's,perhapswitha timelimit,orademandfor the leadership to quit killing civilians of those suspected of working with Mossad Of course, Ukraine-Russia peace is stillintheworksanditisa tough nut to crack, but a way will be found eventually
was a great month the Trump Administration, and I didn’t mention the victory over the rogue Federal District judges, which a columninitself. Thespeed with all the Administration's actions is purposeful because of the 2026 Midterm and the time to really change minds of American Democrat supporters who are on the fence in reference pushingawayfrom left. Good and Americans are seeing thechangesinrealtime.
June was a great month for the Trump Administration and I didn’t mention the victory over the rogue Federal District judges, which is a columninitself. Thespeed with all the Administration's actions is purposeful because of the 2026 Midterm elections, and the time is needed to really change the minds of American Democrat supporters who are on the fence in reference to pushingawayfromtheleft. Goodthingsarehappening, and Americans are seeing thechangesinrealtime.
PS Please pray donateto of CentralTexasFlooding.
PS Please pray and donatetotheVictimsofthe CentralTexasFlooding.
TheEnsembleTheatrePresentsthe ‘TapDanceKid’
byRubenBorjas,Jr
If you love dancing and singing, The Ensemble Theater’s latest musical in MidtownHouston, ‘The Tap Dance Kid,’ written by Charles Blackwell,anddirectedby Kathryn Ervin, will bring great joy, and will leave youaskingformore.
It’sastoryaboutaten year-old kid,Willi, played by the young actress Zemira Williams, who lives with a family, like many others in the early 1980’s, with an overbearing father, submissive mother, a sibling with life goals that are completely different from hers. Yet Willi, is set on her goal of being a dancer like her choreographer Uncle Dipsey(HindoloBongay), and the memory of her dead tap dancing grandfather, Daddy Bates (Alde Lewis,Jr).
Willi’ssisterandrival Emma (Merritt Madison), is doing the right thing withhergoalofwantingto be a lawyer, but her father William (Alex Kennedy) seesonlyWilli’smisdeeds in receiving bad grades, andwantingtobeadancer likeDipsey Thepasthasa big part to play with the story and Willi’s mother Carol (Aishia Ussery), who had lived through hard times with Daddy
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William suffered as well, and desperately projects his success through hard work onto his children
His mistrust of Dipsey is apparent as well for the choreographer's lack of a guaranteedworkschedule. Carol submits to William’s demeanor, opting to live a queenly lifestyle rather than the
squalor of her youth, but the treatment of her daughters by her husband becomes unbearable, introducing thoughts of breaking the marriage Her brother Dipsey on the other hand finds Ginnie (AprilWheat)asapartner, withbothCarolandGinnie singing of their predicamentsinlovelysongs.
Some will say that
Willi’s character gets lost in the subplots of her
presence is still entertaining The dream-dance sequencewithAideLewis, Jr isverytouching,andit’s granted that Williams is not a trained dancer, but a few more scenes of her dancing, growing in the craft,wouldhavemadeher case more compelling There is no doubt that Williams’ lights up the stage. She energizes it. Buttobefairtothosewho were expecting more kid dancing and less adult dialogueanddancing,they would be disappointed in thatrespect.
Thereisnodoubtthat choreographer Monica Josette probably wished for more dancers but the intimacy of the stage limited the number, but still the dancing was enjoyable yielding to the talent and expertise of the leader Althoughtheendis
surprising, and the family does grow closer, the surprising resurgence of the father played byAlex Kennedy, whose voice is hidden for most of the production is let loose and disappears into the audience, and most would have appreciated the time spent on-stage with his daughters,healing.
As usual with The Ensemble, the set was tops,andthemusicplayed by the small band behind the cityscape was very effective and in the goldilocks zone. The Tap DanceKidisstillworththe watch, just be
‘TheTapDanceKid’ runsuntilJuly27thatThe Ensemble Theatre For tickets and donations: ensemblehouston.com
Ruben can be reached a t : ruben@montgomerycount ynews.net
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Freedom Chapter Sons of the American Revolution was honored to lead offthe49thAnnualSouth Montgomery County Parade in The Woodlands Texas.
Committee, for this opportunity and honor to celebrate by carrying the Colors QuotingMr Powers:“We can't wait to see you next year! It will be the 50th will Anniversary of the South County4thofJulyparade andthe250thAnniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Thejourneytoward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause andreflectonournation's past, honor the contributionsofallAmericans,and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation andbeyond.”
The
“Wings of Liberty: Celebrating the Bald Eagle”, the theme of the 2025parade,wasselected
The Belles of the Rebel JoanOfArc2721staybusy serving their Community as they accomplish their RJOA Chapter goals and those of their United DaughtersoftheConfederacy: with these Objectives of Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial, andPatriotic! RJOALYN HOWARD is shown here with407Books,ascounted by the Montgomery
County Main Library, not counting the stacks and stacks of Magazines Collections she delivered onbehalfoftheRebelJoan Of Arc 2721 Chapter and RJOA Member: SANDY MARTIN. If you could haveseenthisdeliverythat LYN HOWARD made to thelibrary youwouldhave seen the back of her car almost sitting on the groundwiththeload! The Library workers had to unload every rolling rack
they had in the Library to come out and assist
REBEL JOAN OF ARC MEMBERS,ANDTHEIR “ S O U T H E R N LITERATURE & ARTS” FOR CONTINUING TO SERVE MONTGOMERY COUNTY!
The estimated Value of this donation was over $2, 035 00+ by RJOA Member: SANDYMARTIN!
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It was such an exciting day for the Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, to present their large Chapter DonationCheckandThank YouNotetoMR.MONTE WEST, owner of the Montgomery County News!
liberal Newspaper conglomerate.
The RJOA Chapter encourageallMontgomery County residents to “Subscribe” to this very important Newspaper, and let this MCNews know how much you appreciate them!
As the Rebel Joan Of Arc representatives made theirpresentationto an the Joan Daughters to h Note News!
This family owned paper is a “survivor” and “hold out” of the gobbling up of all small town Newspapers by the larger
MR. MONTE WEST, they told him how much they appreciated his work to continueAmerican Free
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This week’s Veteran is week’s Barry Freece, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1976. He attended boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Station north of Chicago, Illinois. He was such a good recruit, they kepthimonforacycleasa Company Commanders’ Aide to help train the next classofnavalpersonnel. In early 1967, Barry went to school for Underwater Demolition Training, and Underwater Demolition Team members later became the Navy Seals. Freece went to many differentschools,including ones associated with the US Army such as Jump School at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he learned parachute training. He atte
swimmer training in Key West, Florida, where he eventuallywasabletodive 110feetunderwater,justby holding his breath for over 2 minutes. Barry went to about 37 different military schools, which are now combined into Navy Seal Team Training. Schools like Medic combat medic, minorsurgery Morsecode. Heevenlearnedtodelivera baby along with the easier tasks of jungle warfare, explosives training, and wargaming.
served Lakes north of was good cycle Company Aide to help the next to for Navy with US such at u e in todive now Seal Schools minor learnedto baby, easier
He of absolutely especially a rine’s exit confined was a
Hedidthingsmanyofus would absolutely refuse to do, especially if you are claustrophobic such as evacuating from a submarine’s exit chamber, with another team member, in very confined quarters Barry was a member of
Seal Team 2 based out of Virginia,nearNorfolk. He wasdeployedtoVietnamin 1969, 1970, and 1971, on missionsthatranabout6-7 months each. Most of the time, his missions were determined by his local command, such as setting upambushes,orsearchand destroy assignments. On occasion, high-command would order his unit on intelligence missions on
officials, plus other more
involving an agency with three initials, the C-?-A. While still in service in New Orleans, Freece was able to attend college, and earned a Criminal Law degree with the University of Maryland. After his service, he found employment with a commercial
based out deployed in 1970, on 6-7 each. Most of by his such ambushes, search assignments. would his on missions on pr c e ons C-?-A. still in Orleans, able attend of with a
salvage company, before joining the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Alcohol Firearms and Explosives, or ATF After retiring in
diving company, before joining Tobacco and After opened his own for on Good Congratu-
HeartbreakAlongtheGuadalupe: Remembering
Flooding along the Guadalupe River is sadly not uncommon, but when tragedy strikes with such devastating loss, it leaves an indelible mark on our heartsandcommunities.
the Victims of the July 4th Flooding
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On July 4, 2025, a catastrophic flash flood swept through Camp Mystic and surrounding communities near Kerrville, Texas, resulting intheheartbreakinglossof more than 100 lives Families and friends are still grappling with the enormity of the disaster, withmanyindividualsstill unaccountedfor
camp That day, swift waters overtook buses as campers tried desperately to evacuate. Now, nearly four decades later, another community has been devastated by nature’s force.
camp day, swift waters buses as campers desperately to evacuate. Now, nearly four decades later, another c h b n devastated by nature’s force. but tragedy such it indelible on andcommunities.
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This tragedy echoes painful memories from July 1987, when a flash flood in Comfort, Texas, claimed the lives of 10 childrenattendingachurch
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Many families and friends lined the streets of Historic Montgomery to see the organizations and businesses involved in the parade. The Montgomery County Jeep Society was well represented with vehiclesofalldescriptions, andpeoplesoonlostcount of the ducks that routinely restbehindthewindshields ofeachjeep.
“Iattendalltheevents here in Montgomery, and
love to see the flags of the July 4th Parade,” said LindaMock,fromDobbin. “We need more Patriotism andLoveforOurNation.”
Many who attended brought their children, and a number of families coordinated their outfits withredskirtsorwithRed, White, and Blue shirts, pants, hats or caps. The City of Montgomery sponsored the event and oversaw the security Historic Montgomery also saw a brisk business at the First Saturday market, as well as the different shops
aboutthearea.
“Iwanttothankallof you who came out for the festivities today, said Mayor Sara Countryman. “Andaspecialthankyouto thegroupsthatparticipated intheparadetoday.”
TheMayoralsomade a special plea to the crowd to please pray for the Victims of the Guadalupe River Flooding, and it was apparent that Countryman was deeply affected by the news coming out of CentralTexas.
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