Montgomery County News, March 18, 2026

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March 16, 2022: $3.95/g (U.S.Average:$4.29/g) March 16, 2021: $2.64/g (U.S.Average:$2.87/g)

MidlandOdessa-$3.57/g, up38.2centspergallonfrom lastweek's$3.18/g. San Antonio- $3.37/g, up 20.8centspergallonfromlast week's$3.16/g.

Austin- $3.40/g, up 23.3 cents per gallon from last week's$3.16/g. areas and their

“Consumers continue to feel the sting of rising oil, gasoline, and diesel costs as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, pushing gasoline prices to pushing their highest levels in years while diesel could soon approach the $5-per-gallon marknationally,”saidPatrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy “Until

as several regions complete the transitiontosummergasoline, creating a double headwind that could continue driving pump prices higher in the weeksahead.”

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honorees truly shine,” saidPatsyTorres,Carriage Inn Director of Sales and Marketing. The spirit of Carriage

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at like they to they're They a with two large eyes seem giving expressive Theyhavesixsmallerones arrangedinthree On the four small

Wolf spiders will look at you like they have something to say and they're not afraid to say it. Theyhaveafacecomplete with two large eyes that seem to stare right at you giving them a surprisingly expressive appearance Theyhavesixsmallerones arrangedinthreerows.On the bottom row are four smalleyes.

Abovethosesitthetwo enormous eyes that give thespideritsunmistakable “face.” On top of its head

are two more mediumsized eyes giving the creature a full surveillance system. The effect is a spider that doesn't just wander through the yard it looks like it's studying you right back. This is fitting, because wolf spiders are active hunters with excellent vision, meaning that when you notice them, chances aretheynoticedyoufirst.

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The large middle eyes givewolfspidersexcellent vision, especially at night. Try shining a flashlight acrossyourgrassafterdark and you might see tiny

eyes spider On top its are two more eyes the a full a spider that doesn't just ande thr ug th yard looks like it's you fitting, because are with excellent meaning that when notice them, first.

greenish sparkles. It's the reflective in the wolf spider's eyes light rightbackto

greenish sparkles. It's the reflective layer in the wolf spider's eyes sending light rightbacktoyou.

mostspidersrely mainly on vibrations, wolf spidersseewhichmeansif younotice probably noticedyoufirst. There are over 2,800 species wolf spiders. In Texas there are 64 species. In Houston area, the common ones Carolina wolf spider, the tiger wolf spider wolf spider Carolina is the largest spiderinNorth America—we're up

Whilemostspidersrely mainly on vibrations, wolf spidersseewhichmeansif younoticeone,itprobably noticedyoufirst. There are over 2,800 species of wolf spiders. In Texas alone, there are 64 species. In the Houston area, the most common ones are the Carolina wolf spider, the tiger wolf spider and the rabid wolf spider The Carolina is the largestwolfspiderinNorth America—we'retalkingup

Despite the give gets its smaller the and verycommon Houston areas. three beneficial they keep the down

Despiteitsname,therabid wolf spider can't give you rabies. It gets the name from its erratic, twitchy movement It's smaller than the Carolina wolf spiderandisverycommon in Houston yards and woodedareas.Allthreeare beneficial because they keep the pestpopulation downbutthatdoesn'tmake finding one in the house anylesscreepy

OneeveningIspotteda ratherlargespiderstrolling across my floor like it owned the place. Since I am not a fan of spiders

sharing my living space, m y r e a c t i o n w a s immediate and decisive. I stepped on it What happened next was somethingstraightoutofa low-budget horror film Instead of the situation ending, the spider seemed to explode into motion as hundreds of tiny baby spiders suddenly scattered in every direction across the floor It turns out the spider I had encountered was a mother wolf spider carrying her young on her back a common wolf spider behavior that is fascinating from a biological standpoint and deeply alarming from a barefoot-in-the-house standpoint. I learned two things that night: wolf spiders are devoted mothers, and I can move surprisingly fast when fast properly motivated. Wolf spider mothers carry their spiderlings on their backs for several days after they hatch, protecting them until they are ready to ventureoutontheirown.

spin silk, though, which they use for lining their burrows and carrying their eggsacs.

Wolf spiders can bite but it's rare and usually only happens if they feel threatened.Iftheybite,it's generally mild You'll experience some redness, swelling and a little pain. For those with allergies, you could have a stronger reaction.

“I for my and neighbors; I likemakingthem laugh and them Stevens said, surprised nomination.

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silk, they for their carrying their largespider floor it the I not space, m r a o n and decisive. stepped it p ne nex somethingstraight a Instead ending, the seemed to into motion tiny baby suddenly in the spider had encountered wolf carrying wolf f t n fr standpoint deeply I learned and motivated. spider mothers carry several they until own.

One things that wolfspidersapartfrom that don't their prey eyes and insects.

One of the things that setswolfspidersapartfrom most other spiders is that theydon'tspinwebs.They chase down their prey on foot. They rely on their eight eyes and speed to catch insects. They can

can but it's rare only threatened.If generally You'll experience redness, swelling a pain. For with allergies, you could a stronger reaction. spiders may look intimidating their staring eyes speedy legs, they are just hardworking of nature's team. They insects, care for their young, k p o themselves they accidentally into someone's living If that may experiencea moment of panic followed by a renewed appreciation for how a spider can run the excitement it's worth remembering that these hunters are more than harmful preferably when Don't do like Simply put catch release outside.

Wolf spiders may look intimidating with their staring eyes and speedy legs, but they are just hardworking members of nature's pest-control team. They hunt insects, care for their young, and generally k e e p t o themselves unless they accidentally wander into someone's living room. If that happens, you may experiencea brief moment of panic followed by a renewed appreciation for how quickly a spider can run Still once the excitement subsides, it's worth remembering that these eight-eyed hunters are far more helpful than harmful preferably whenthey'reoutside.Don't do like I did Simply put catch and release outside.

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Mr James Stevens, whohasbeenamemberof the Conroe independent living community for nearly four years, will be

Carriage Inn's 2026 nominee for Montgomery County's “King.” Known for his warm personality and innate ability to become friends with anyone almost instantly

Stevens brings joy wherever he goes He makes meaningful connectionswithresidents, staff,familymembers,and guests through simple conversations, shared activities, and playing the

James Stevens, whohas member Conroe community four years, will Ca riag nn's 202 nominee Montgomery “King.” Known ability iends ith anyone almost tev ns r s jo he goes k m ni gfu with familymembers,and conversations, playing the

Ms Dorothy “Dot” Pounds will be Carriage Inn's 2026 nominee for Montgomery County's “Queen.” Pounds has been a resident of Carriage Inn for roughly four years. A true blessing to everyone who knows her, she serves as a Carriage Inn Ambassador, supporting new residents as they t r a n s i t i o n t o t h e community Pounds takes great care to ensure that every new resident feels welcome and at home When she learned of the nomination, she was immediately grateful “I was surprised,” she shared with a smile. “I appreciate all my friends and i neighborsvotingforme.”

Ms “Dot” Pounds will be Carriage Inn's nominee for Montgomery County's “Queen.” Pounds has been a resident of Inn for years. A true blessing to everyone who knows her, serves as a Ca riage I n Ambassador, supporting new residents as they t n i t i o n t o t h e community takes great care ensure resident feels and at When learned the she immediately grateful was she shared with a “I appreciate l my fr end a forme.”

Carriage Inn residents invite local seniors to join them at the Montgomery Montgomery County Fair Senior Day to help cheer on Dot and James Senior Day festivities will include a meet-and-greetwithcoffee and donuts, entertainment and live music, lunch, bingo door prizes a

featuring items made by

announcement of the fair's KingandQueen.Theevent will be held on Thursday April9,attheMontgomery County Fairgrounds and

Carriage Inn residents invite local seniors join at Fair Senior Day cheer on J m s S nior D y festivities a meet-and-greet coffee and entertainment lunch, door prizes a s e ia e hibi i n items made s e i o r s n d h e announcement of the Queen.Theevent be held on 9,atthe and

Lone Star Convention Center For additional information the event, here for the Senior Citizens Day event flyer, or visit event w b t t mcfa org/events/seniorday/.

Lone Star Convention Center For additional information about the event, click here for the Senior Citizens Day event flyer, or visit the event w e b s i t e a t mcfa org/events/seniorday/.

To learn more about senior living options at Carriage Inn, please contact Patsy at 936-5063 1 7 8 o r ptorres@cardinalbayorg

spoons! “I enjoy playing the spoons for my friends and neighbors; I love people.Ilikemakingthem laugh and seeing them smile.” Stevens said, who was equally surprised to hearaboutthenomination. “It'sanhonortheythinkso highlyofme,”hesaid. To learn more senior living options Carr age In , pl as Patsy at 936-5063 1 7 8 o r org

CarriageInnConroeoffers an independent living lifestyle with limitless options for older adults to live life to the fullest in a mannerthatbestsuitstheir interests and desires. The community is located at 750 Longmire Road in Conroe, TX For more information about independent living at Carriage Inn Conroe, visit https://wwwcarriageinnco nroe.com/ or contact Patsy

CarriageInnConroeoffers an living lifestyle limitless options for adults to live life to the fullest in a manner bestsuitstheir interests and desires. The community is located at 750 Road in Conroe, TX more information about independent at Carriage Inn Conroe, visit https://wwwcarriageinnco nroe.com/ contact Patsy

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TaxPlanning Five signs you've chosen the right accountant;twosignsthatsuggest proceedingwithcaution.

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Hereareafewsignsthat you've found the right professional and two that may indicate it's time to reevaluate These aren't hard-and-fastrules,merely guidelines Don't forget thatyouradvisorlikelyhas

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“It’s really just unseen danger,” Poellmann said. “It just goes through the skin.”

Wildlife also carry the parasite, helping maintain itintheenvironment.

“It’s really just danger,” Poellmann “It just goes through Wildlife carry parasite, helping itintheenvironment.

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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION For many dogs, there’s nothing better than splashing in a lake pond or river However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carryalittle-knownrisk— aparasiticflatwormcalled H e t e r o b i l h a r z i a americana.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION For many dogs, nothing better than splashing in a lake or river However, certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carryalittle-knownrisk— aparasiticflatwormcalled H e t e r i l h a r z i a americana.

Once considered rare and geographically limited, new research suggeststhatH.americana may be more common — and more widespread — thanpreviouslythought.

Once considered rare an ogr phi ly limited, new research suggeststhatH.americana may more common — and more widespread — thanpreviouslythought.

With the weather warming and owners beginning to take their dogs on more outdoor adventures, Dr Kathleen Aicher, an assistant professor of internal medicine in the Texas A&M College of Veteri-

nary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS), and Ph D

s t u d e n t D r L e a Poellmann, both members of theVMBS Gastrointestinal Lab (GI Lab), share whatownersneedtoknow

With the weather warming and owners beginning to take their dogs on more outdoor adventures, Dr Kathleen Aicher, assistant professor of internal medicine in Texas A&M College Veterin ry M icin nd Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS), and Ph D s t d n t r L e a Poellmann, members of the Gastrointestinal Lab (GI Lab), share whatownersneedtoknow

americana as research duo to understand the parasite and its impactondogs.

to protect their dogs against H. americana as the research duo works to better understand the parasite and its growing impactondogs.

americana?

WhatisH.americana?

H americana is a trematode, or flatworm, that lives in the blood vessels that drain the gastrointestinaltract.

H americana is or flatworm, lives in the that drain the

Unlike more familiar worms that live in the tract, H in and lays eggs that migrate the wall. Some the body in feces, but otherscan trapped in organs such the pancreas, where they triggerinflammation.

Unlike more familiar intestinal worms that live in the GI tract, H americanaresidesinblood vessels and lays eggs that migrate through the intestinal wall. Some eggs exit the body in feces, but otherscanbecometrapped in organs such as the liver or pancreas, where they triggerinflammation.

Dogs infected freshwater, where parasite firstdevelop certain snails before becoming capable of animals Once in its stage, microscopiclarvaecanpenetrate dog’s intact skin swimming or wading —

Dogs become infected through contact with freshwater, where the parasitemustfirstdevelop inside certain freshwater snails before becoming capable of infecting animals Once in its infectious stage, microscopiclarvaecanpenetrate a dog’s intact skin while swimming or wading —

More common than oncethought Historically, H americana was associated primarily with Gulf Coast and Southern Atlantic states However, recent studies conducted by the VMB

infection rates in certain dogpopulations.

More than oncethought Historically, H americana was associated primarily with Gulf Coast and Southern Atlantic states However, recent studies conducted by the V BS t am found unex ec dly igh infection rates in certain dogpopulations.

In parts of the Southwestern United States, including communities along the lower Colorado River basin, researchers identifiedprevalencerates around 24% In some Texas water-exposed dog groups, rates approached 28%.

In of the Southwestern United States including communities the lower researchers identifiedprevalencerates 24% some Texas water-exposed rates

This prevalence is unexpectedly high for a parasite that was basically unheard of in the Southwestern United States,” Poellmannsaid.

Importantly infectionis not limited to traditional “water breeds,” a finding that challenged earlier assumptions about which dogsaremostatrisk.

This prevalence is was basically unheard of in the Southwestern Poellmannsaid. Importantly infection not limited to breeds,” a finding that challenged assumptions which dogsare risk.

“We’ve documented this in breeds you just wouldn’t expect,” Aicher said “French bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boxers, mixed breeds little dogs,puppies,adultdogs.”

“We’ve documented this in you just wouldn’t expect,” Aicher said “French bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Boxers, mixed breeds little dogs,puppies,adultdogs.”

Signs can be —

Signs can be subtle — orsevere

One of the challenges with H. americana is how differently it can affect dogs.

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need really high doses of praziquantel, much higher than those used for more

Some infected dogs show no outward symptoms and may carry the parasite quietly Others developsignificantillness.

infected show no outward symptoms and carry the parasite quietly developsignificantillness.

When symptoms occur,theymayinclude:

·Chronic One of the challenges with H. americana is how differently it affect dogs.

When symptoms do occur,theymayinclude:

·Chronicdiarrhea

·Weightloss

·Weightloss

·Vomiting

·Vomiting

·Lethargy

·Lethargy

·Changesinappetite

need really high of praziquantel, higher than those used for more common arasites, Poellmannsaid.“Thatcan makedogsthatarealready feeling sick feel even worse.”

common parasites, Poellmannsaid.“Thatcan makedogsthatarealready feeling sick feel even worse.”

several times day can be when dogs are alreadyfeeling

Administering multiple pills several times a day can also be challenging, especially when dogs are alreadyfeelingunwell.

Because treatment can be intensive, early detectioniscritical.

Whatownerscando

Testing fourtosix may approprifor high-risk on geographic ocat on d w

Testingeveryfourtosix months may be appropriate for high-risk dogs, depending on geographic location and water exposure.

“We don’t really whatthedecidingfactor between dog getting really from this and d o g b e i n g O K , Poellmannsaid.

“We don’t really know whatthedecidingfactoris between a dog getting really sick from this and a d o g b e i n g O K , ” Poellmannsaid.

In some cases, inflammation caused by migrating eggs can affect multiple organ systems. Severe complications can become life-threatening if notaddressed.

·Changesinappetite some inflammation caused by migrating eggs can affect multiple organ systems. Severe complications become if notaddressed.

be i te iv , e rl is no

medication reliably protects dogs americana.

Currently, there is no approved preventive medication that reliably protects dogs against H. americana.

exposure to freshwater suspected to harbor the risk.

In research supported byfundingfrom AKCCanine Health Foundation the team continues to study how H. americana spreads, why som dogs b me severely others remain and how better preventive strategies can be developed.

In research supported byfundingfromtheAKCCanine Health Foundation the VMBS team continues to study how H. americana spreads, why some dogs become severely ill while others remainsymptom-free,and how better preventive strategies can be developed.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis and ment

fecal tests

Routine fecal tests

Limiting exposure to freshwater sources known or suspected to harbor the parasite can reduce risk. Whileavoidingfreshwater entirely may not be realistic, understanding the risk allows owners to make informed decisions fortheirdogs.

Aicher said the team has progress in recognizing as a growing and is now on prevention, treatment strategies, and education for both owners and veterinarians.

performed at man veterinary clinics do not detect H americana

performed at manyn veterinary clinics do not detect H americana

Spe i lize t st ng, includingPCR and f cal d m ntatio techniques,isrequired.

Specialized testing, includingPCRtestingand fecal sedimentation techniques,isrequired.

Treatment typically involves two antiparasitic m e d i c a t i o n s praziquantel and q fenbendazole.

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Fordogsthatfrequently swim or wade in freshwater—especiallyinregions where the parasite has been documented regular screening may be thesafestapproach.

avoiding may understanding risk owners to fortheir you have a goes in would recommend Poellmann

“If you do have a dog that goes in the water, we would recommend testing your dog,” Poellmann said. “Detecting infection earlyisthesafestwayright nowtoprotectourdogs.”

Wi r a ed early testing, owners can continueto near water better theirpets’long-

Aicher said the team has made progress in recognizingtheparasiteas a growing concern and is now focused on prevention, improved treatment strategies, and education for both owners and veterinarians. With increased awareness and early testing, dog owners can continuetoenjoytimenear the water while better protectingtheirpets’longtermhealth.

dogs frequently wade in —especiallyin the parasite has screening may approach. Pet Talk a service the of and Texas Stories be on the at tamu t-talk Suggestions for topics may ire te o vmb

“Detecting thesafest right toprotect dogs.”

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

OPINION/EDITORIAL

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

I loathe arrogance I loathe people who feel they aresofaraboveyourstation, that if you fail to genuflect properly about them, or fail to respect their projected infallibility, then you are wrong. Iloathepeoplewho haveneverbeentold‘NO’in

their lives, who were constantly coddled by Mommy and Daddy who never wanted their kids to feel any pain in their lives, people who had their meat cut by nannies until they

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were in high school, people who have never really bled orfacedanyrealhardshipin their lives Worse yet parental expectations were non-existent, and if that happenstoame-me-mekid, who was exposed to back roomdealsofthefather,they will turn into me-me-me adult who leads the smoke filled rooms of today And when their carefully concocted World’s Fair facade,afoundationbuilton sand begins to fade and crumble, the paint begins to crack, and that hidden picture, aged and hideous, disfigured representation of alostsoulisexposed. Itisa painfulsightforalltosee. I writeforthetruth,andifthat offendsyou,it’snotmyfault. And this is not me attacking silver spoons or anything like that; in fact elitism happens at all levels of society, from the left and right, upstairs and downstairs.

I have embraced humility I love giving money, gifts, to parents of newborns to show my appreciation to them for taking on the task of parenthood. It’sareflexthat automatically happens withoutmethinkingaboutit, and it shows that someone out there cares for them and for their newfound parental duties. It’smywayofgiving hope to them, and I would encourage other People of Means in Montgomery Countytotakeonthetask. I know approaching people can be awkward, but with practice it becomes second fiddle,andthefulfillmentof giving without expecting anythinginreturnissoheartwarming and rewarding. I cannot tell you how much joy that I’ve received from grateful people who really needtheassistance.

felt a turning point, and I began to weep for the selfadmissionofmysinsagainst God. Iadmit,I’mabigtime sinner And despite having the past blood of popes, saints, kings and queens, it didn’thelpinhavingagood standing with God. Soon after being on the road proper heading east, I was crying, balled up on a seat like a fetus in my Mother’s womb I also asked for forgiveness for my teenage sins, and taking possession of that cursed brown van with cool rims, that my fathersentmeoffinstarting onthatdangerousroad. The crying lasted for 6-8 hours, and when I arrived back at the port and briefed my commander on my sand adventure; nothing much to report. I slept for a long time,andmyhealingbegan. I tell this story to warn parents about the potential risks to their kids, so they won’t have to go to dangerousoutlets. Ihadmyrunins with drugs and alcohol too, and Thank Good I’m long done with self-harming leaving my body to remind meofmysinswithmy‘well deserved cancer,’ coupled withDesertStormcomplications, and going on 75-80 bowel obstructions over the past28years.

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A lifetime ago as a youngsoldier,cursingevery third word, debauched to no end with six-pack abs and a cuteface,havingagreedthat could have caused an Iron Curtain incident if the missions were not successful not to mention being vindictive to the point of almost being murderous. I was headed to a point of rendition that would have ended me. My war saved me,andstartedmeonapath tohumility Iknowitsounds crazy, but being removed from a dangerous European environmentwasasalvation for me and even being exposed to Iraq’s Scud

Just after early voting started in February, I presented to the ER with a bowel obstruction, of which I recovered after a few days inthehospital. Iwasableto gohome,thenthefollowing morning,Ihadaterriblecase of acid reflux, and when I couldn’t resolve it, I had to get back to the hospital. It was one of those, “Oh God, pleasehelpme,”momentsin the ER, with no relief in sight and diabetic ketoacidosis that had me eventually urinating 8-10 pounds of fluid per day, all thewhileshiveringlikeIwas standing outside my sister’s home in Anchorage at -6 fahrenheit in my underwear withaheavywind. Ihadn’t hadtheshakesthatbadsince 1999, but this time the episode was thankfully less traumatic. Iwasveryweak, anddidn’tevenstarttoreally recover until February 28th, when I had my first taste of real food in nearly 10 days. Don’t expect a food review onthat.Yuk,comestomind. I recovered enough to be discharged late on March 2nd,butnotbeforewritinga column on Iran. I re-read it on the 4th in print, and I impressed myself; a rare feat Not bad work for someonebeingbarelyableto walk,armsbruisedtonoend with enough needle marks that made me look like a heroin junkie, and my mind poweronlyat87-90%.

locations in Willis and Montgomery, during early voting, should have boiled myblood,butIcouldn’tstop laughing. IfIweren’tinthe hospital at the time, I would have loved to watch it myself, and I kept thinking of Republican Establishment rabid dogs, viperous, spewing venom with one candidate’s blond sister, threateningtospitontheMC Insider ThenIcouldn’thelp but think of the 1992 SeinfeldskitofNewmanand Kramer s spitting incident with then New York Met, Keith Hernandez on a flashback to June 14, 1987, which reenacted the JFK assasination in spit obviouslydoneasaresultof the JFK film with Kevin Costner done the year before. “That is one magic loogie,” said Seinfeld, his take on the magic bullet theory, and his deduction that the spit couldn’t have come from behind but involved a second spitter essentially on the knoll at Shea Stadium, who turned out to be Hernandez's team mate Roger McDowell Remember Backandtothe left. Backandtotheleft.

Alright, now that you ve recovered your breath from the laughter, there are some serious alleged concerns here that needtobeaddressed. Itrust the Austin Insider, I mean when you hear the Governor’s voice conversing with othersinthebackgroundofa call, that clinches it, so his trustoftheMCInsidermade me want to meet for lunch.

hospital for all of this. For meit'shighlydisturbing,and to play along with the impropriety, alleged from M

officials we are supposed to trust with their integrity and our safety it speaks to

campaigns, especially those with large coffers willing to allegedly grease palms for help. It’s behavior I would expect from Democrats, not allegedly from Republicans. AndIcouldn’thelpbutthink of Jeffrey Epstein's private island along with Bill Clinton,PrinceAndrew etc. Individualsthinkingtheyare so high above their station that they would never be held accountable for their actions None of them accounted for Elon Musk, nor Donald Trump. I don’t believe, nor imply, there is anything sexual involved here, but rather the same mentality that Epstein and Clinton displayed at the time. Imean,it’sprettydarn close behavior, allegedly, that some GOP candidates, the perception that they are untouchable to the law or publiccriticism.

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Missiles or Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapon became beneficial I did have a flair up with my frustration in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield, the famous episode with the Syrian bus driver, who wanted to go to Damascus whileIneededtogetbackto Dammam on the Persian Gulf In the past I had projected it as a funnier incident, but in all honesty I hadthemindsetofSaul/Paul at the time on his trip to Damascus, and after pulling my service weapon with a seriously malicious intent, makingthepoordrivercolor his robe with yellow and brown stains I thankfully pulled myself back from the brink with my first realization of my Actions having Consequences. HadIkilled that guy, and I certainly could have, miles from the main road in a desert with moveable sand that have easily concealed the drivers existenceasherotted,noone wouldhaveknown. Andon mywaybacktothecoast,in a different vehicle with a new driver, and with the shaken Syrian bus driver heading back to Damascus andhisfamily,alittleworse for wear I experienced a life-altering moment I wasn’t temporarily blinded or anything like Saul, but I

Needless to say I was out of the loop for early voting and primary day I got a call from The Austin Insiderearlyonthemorning of March 4th, which I missed; sleeping They texted to say that he had a Montgomery County individual who wanted to talk to me, with an interesting story of their poll workingepisodesduringthe EVrun,soImetwithhimfor lunch. Several Thursdays ago,Ihadanearlybreakfast with a former Veteran colleague concerning the Veterans Treatment Court, then I hobbled over to County HR for an FOIA request, then over to the District Attorney Mike Holley’s office for a quick interview ImeanIwasbusy still walking slowly taking breaks every 50 feet so rebuildinglostmuscle.

During lunch, arriving

Nowasfarastheallegations of harassment of selective MAGA poll volunteers by constables, stolen signs, and afiretruckblockingMAGA tables. It is disturbing, and showsalevelofconcernfor the potential loss of power by a certain segment of the Republican Establishment

TheMCInsidersaysthatthe constables allegedly harassed him when he entered the parking lot, way back from the precinct judges authority line, which isat100feetorso;anditwas alleged that the precinct judges went beyond that distance. Icouldgoonabout alleged felons, alleged paid protesters, who outnumberedMAGAmanytimesto 1.

I was also informed of the lack of Abbott signs at the events in Montgomery and Willis, and how the Governor’sendorsementsof RE candidates were not reciprocated by those he endorsed. Thentherearethe candidates' voting pages on Montgomery County Electio

themselves, in which voters allegedlyreportedtoMAGA non-paid volunteers that voters had to go searching under ‘See Additional Candidates’ for Governor Greg Abbott’s name on the ballot. What? The draw couldn’t have been that bad. I’d like to see a picture of that. Hecksendmepicsand videos. I won’t doxx you, sinceI’mallaboutthetruth. I’m just sorry I was in the

Myconscienceisclear in reference to my accountability I’ve confessed my sins,andthesinsofafamily memberwhowenttojailfor embezzlement of my grandfather’s funds, which reinforced my will for financial accountability forever And as the year goesalong,I’llbeexplaining how people who go to Austin, working for a pittance of a salary, come back home with vital information that enriches their personal coffers It may unalive me, but I got insurance, remember those manilafolders,andbesidesno more bowel obstructions ifithappens. Yippie!

Itgoesbacktothatidea of greed that I spoke on earlier I overcame my addiction, but for those that havenotfacedconsequences to their actions in their life, the needed fix is too overwhelming to resist. I prayforthemtochangetheir habits, because some allegedly have no qualms in approaching land-rich cashpoor honest folks, buying their property, then turning right around selling it to retailers for twice the price andpocketingtheprofit. Of coursealloftheintelligence was allegedly learned in Austin. I urge you please, takethehighroad,andifyou see

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byRubenBorjas,Jr

M O N T G O M-

ERY/CONROE, TX –

Friday’s are great! And the recent mild temperatures proved to provide the perfect weather for a day of Montgomery and Conroe outingsstartingwithasweet breakfast with friends

coming up from The Woodlands,tomeetingnew friends at a new ice cream shoponHwy105inConroe with even more sweets, and later for a savory breaded pork cutlet paired with noodles from Principal Kristy Starkey’s (a secret crush) Montgomery ISDs

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, also known as The DEN, made by Chef Dennis Kozak’s students, and sold for $5 dollars per bag EverytimeIattendadining session there, I always drop a 20 and buy four bags to give away as gifts. I highly recommendsittinginonone of The DEN’s breakfast or lunch sittings, and I continue to commend the MISD culinary students as their cooking abilities continuetoimprove.

The associated fullservice diner at the CTE Center,‘CaféattheDen,’is really a great setting for breakfast or lunch. Each time I go, I continue to be amazed, and meet with my friends Sandy and Bob Schreiner who journey fromthesouthernpartofthe county, whom I met via Chef Dennis’ moonlighting job at HEB Creekside just south of The Woodlands and make an excellent and interesting pair for conversation. Irecentlymetwith thematTheDENforCoffee andCrepes,whichmadefor awonderfulstarttotheday The crepes of course are sweet,perfectlymadebythe students, leaving diners to filltheunleavenedbedwith their choice of wonderful sweet toppings, before wrapping and enjoying Coupled with coffee the grand atmosphere, students

ASweetBreakfastCrepefromMISDsCTECenter,‘Caf attheDen’fromtheirrecentCoffeeandCrepesevent

OldMontgomerySteakHouse’sCrispyPorkCutletover abedofMISD’sTheDENGarlicButterNoodles

checking on their patronal charges as well as staff saying ‘hello,’ there is no reason why you shouldn’t try Cafe at the Den, when they are in season. It’s a wonderful program, really and there are so many other aspectstothebuildingthatI need to check out. I can alwaysuseabloodpressure check,oramanicure. Heck, I might even be a practice patient for the EMT program with all my vast medical knowledge of not onlybeingawriter,butasa professionalpatientaswell.

Following breakfast I checkedinatthenewspaper offices doing a little work before I headed to my next invite, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream,onHwy105heading into Conroe from Montgomery Franchise Owner Greg Martinez and his family also has locations so far in The Woodlands

Spring, and should be opening in Tomball soon Bruster’s has a wonderful assortment of sundaes/splits, cakes/pies, blasts, shakes/freezes, and specialty items. The chain was founded decades ago back east, and Greg fell in lovewiththeplacewhenhe was in college. The cool thing with Bruster s is their in-house production, with a dedicated dairy supplier, as well as their small-batch methods using extended pasteurization. And let me tellyou,thedifferenceinthe taste is remarkable Bruster s is a game changer for the area ice cream market, and they even offer several sugar free options, which for me is a Godsend when I’m craving for a shake or cone. Bruster’s even sports a mobile ice cream truck for non-profit and school events, donating

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ASSEMBLYOFGOD

CornerstoneChristian AssemblyofGodofConroe, locatedat100MosswoodDr Conroe,Texasinfrontof RiverPlantation.936-2731755 NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-588-3399

20% of the proceeds. The menuisconstantlychanging with seasonal rollouts, and regional offerings With theirsmallbatches,I’msure schools and organizations can even work with Greg andhisteamforschoolcolor ice cream flavors or other quirky ideas With Bruster’s,theskyisthelimit when the enjoyment of ice creamisatstake. Ofcourse they have their core flavors of vanilla chocolate strawberry, and chocolate chip;withtheirtopspecialty flavors being Cheesecake andDoublePudgeBrownie.

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pistachio and almonds

Cayenne Chocolate Chunk, has a dark chocolate spice about it infused with cinnamon and chocolate chunks Genius I say. Regular visits are required to enjoy the full assortment of flavors, and quirky ideas theycomeupwith.

Following my ice cream haul, I went back to the Historic Montgomery MCN offices for more research,aquicknaponthe Chaise Lounge, which is quite comfortable I might add. A food/drink columnists’ work is never done I tell you, and following my 120-winks,Iwasreadyfora late lunch/early dinner I wentovertotheN.H.Davis Museum, running into the President and Czar of Montgomery History Billy RayDuncan,whoishelping me with my series on highlighting pieces of history from the Montgomery Historical Society’s museum collection We soonfoundourselvesoverat the Old Montgomery Steak House,whereownerWayne Kung,afellowDesertStorm Vet, and his staff welcomed us.

Before,asIleftthecar, I saw an extra bag of The DENnoodlesinmycarthat Ihadn’tyetgifted,soItook them into OMSH with me, withtheintentionofakooky request As BRD and I

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entered the restaurant, diners stood and started clapping and cheering for Montgomerycelebritiesthat entered the facility, while the staff rightfully genuflected lauding us with praiseandadulation. LOL! Well, that’s how it played out in my mind but in actuality we just walked in and sat down at the nearest table,sinceBilly’sRaysgait ain’tthebestoutthere.

We were served by Tiffany a fresh Montgomery transplant from Fort Worth, and some say she is sodevastatinglycute,thatif you’re distracted by her beauty youmightmissyour mouth when drinking your tea. Sobecareful. Anyway, we sat down and got our drinks. BRD ordered, and then I started with my onetimerequestmadefromone crazy Montgomery food columnist, a bed of MISD’s

The DEN garlic butter noodles, topped with an OMSH Fried Pork Cutlet. WOW!! What a great combination That cutlet was perfectly breaded and seasoned, crispy as all get out, with the meat being tender and juicy, and the noodles al dente and capturingtheflavorfromthe garlicandbutter

Thanks to Chef Isidro andOMSHmanagementfor accommodating my odd request. I love restaurants whereIcangoinandtellthe server exactly what I want, because I’m truly not a big eater and there are times I can’ttakeleftoversforsome reason or another I can go to Ms Mary Bowers’ ‘Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish’ and order two pieces of catfish and crispy fries or ricewithgravy;whereIwas justrecentlyI

thinking about doing a restaurant review I really wasn’t hungry, but I was parched,soIstoppedandsat nexttothewaterwithagreat view of the Lake Conroe Dam in the evening sun. I gave the waitress my card and showed my credentials and told her my intentions. Evidentlytheirpoint-of-sale system doesn t accommodate customer requests or they don’t have a ‘Misc’ button because I only wantedoneboudineggroll, andtwogrilledshrimp. SoI bailed and the waitress missed out on a $50 dollar tip, and now I’m not really interested in the place especiallywithaparkinglot thatisonlyhalf-paved. Thenextbigthingatthe CTE Center’s, ‘Café at the Den, is their Titanic Themed High Tea, onApril 10th Please follow the Montgomery ISD Career and Technical Education’ Facebook page for further announcements or call (936) 276-5100 to make reservations.

IscoutedConroeLake House last week on a beautiful Wednesday evening, because I was

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March18,2026,Montgomery

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS * COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th MontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe15 dayofJanuary,2026infavorofCommunityImprovement th Association of Shadow Bay, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 23-01-01256 in the 284 th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 9 day of December, 2024, against UnknownHeirsofJosephWarren,Deceased.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th th didonthe18 dayofFebruary2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe7 dayof April2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourt steps),, Conroe,Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder all right, title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendant UnknownHeirsofJosephWarren,Deceased hadinthe propertydescribedbelow:

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

1. $2,542.58PrincipalSum

2. $14,579.81AttorneyFeesandExpenses

3. Interestinthetotaljudgementfromthedateofjudgementattherateof8%per annumcompoundedannuallyuntilpaid.

4. $438.00CourtCosts

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

LOT 60 & 61, BLOCK 2, IN THE REPLAT OF SHADOW BAY, SECTION (1), A

SUBDIVISIONOF87.507ACRESLOCATEDINNEILMARTINSURVEY,ABSTRACTNO. 26 AND THE WILLIAM WEIR SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 42, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECIREDED IN CABINETC,SHEET172OFTHEAMPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

th Witnessmyhandthis18 dayofFebruary,2026. PhilipCash ConstablePCT 1

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:

L.Cowl Sergeant

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

inthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th MontgomeryCounty Texasonthe13 dayofJune,2025,againstAlbenVergara.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,didon rd

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

CourtCosts NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS * COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * Notice is hereby given that by

Post-judgment interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the total judgment,includingattorney's

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:March18,25,andApril1,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE

BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered25-04-06391onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt onthe18THdayofAugustA.D.2025anddirectedanddeliveredtomeasConstableofMontgomery CountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.Ihaveonthe28THdayofJanuaryA.D.2026 levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately10:00A.M. onthefirstTuesdayinAprilA.D.2026,itbeingthe7THofsaidmonthatpublicauctiontothehighest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County Texas, all the right title and interest, if any which the defendant had on the 18THdayofAugustA.D.2025,oratanytimethereafter,ofandinthefollowingdescribedpropertyto wit:

LOT 13, BLOCK 1, LADERA CREEK SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAP/PLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETZ, SLIDE4764,MAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS(THE"PROPERTY").

1. $3,322.78PrincipalSum

2. $3,655.09AttorneyFees

3. Post-judgment interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum on the full amount of the judgmentawardedhereinfromthedatehereofuntilpaid.

4. $374.00CourtCost

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofMICHAELLYNNSTOPPELBERGandwillbe soldtosatisfyajudgmentinthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasrendered onthe18THdayofAugustA.D.2025infavorofLADERACREEKCOMMUNITYASSOCIATION andagainstthesaidMICHAELLYNNSTOPPELBERG. FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM.

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

Biddersmustpre-registerpriortothesaletobidonthisproperty(CivilPracticeandRemediesCode 34.0445)

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate12THofFebruaryA.D.2026

rd Witnessmyhandthis23 dayofFebruary 2026.

$0.00JudgmentCredit MontgomeryCounty,Texas

PhilipCash ConstablePCT 1 By:L.Cowl LOT TEN (10), BLOCK ONE (1) OF BENTWATER, SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24), A SUBDIVISIONINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLAT THEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETF,SHEET136-AOFTHEMAPAND/ORPLATRECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 46 STANFORD COURTUNITNO.2032,MONTGOMERY TX77356(“PROPERTY”)

describedproperty: Sergeant

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THEREARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAYNOT EXTINGUISHANYLIENS OR SECURITYINTEREST ON THE PROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVERINTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHAD INTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS,YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEY OFYOURCHOICE.

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: PublishedDates:March18,25,andApril1,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutoftheCountyCourtatLaw#6Judicial th Court of Montgomery County, Texas on the 16 day of January, 2026 in favor of Lone Star Elite Investment,LLC–FM149SeriesrecoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.24-11-18550,intheCountyCourt th atLaw#6JudicialCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasonthe10 dayofMarch,2025,against Samuel Lancaster,Sr

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas,didon th th the18 dayofFebruary2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe7 dayofApril2026 I will offer for sale and sell at 301 N. Main Street, Conroe,Texas 77301 (west side court steps),, Conroe, Texas77301,atapproximately10:00a.m.forcashtothehighestbidder allright,title,andinterestthatthe saiddefendantSamuelLancaster,Sr hadinthepropertydescribedbelow: 1. $28,111.27PrincipalSum

2. $900.00and$1,500.00,plusallcostofcourtandallnecessaryexpensesandlegalfees tocollectjudgement

$493.35CourtCosts

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit

DavidEason,Constable MontgomeryCounty Texas

MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

By:/s/J.McCown MontgomeryCounty Texas

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203 MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2 PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof st Montgomery County,Texas on the 21 day of January, 2026 in favor ofWalden on Lake Conroe CommunityImprovementAssociation,Inc. recoveredajudgmentinCauseNo.24-09-14895,in th h the284 JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe11 dayofJanuary,2025,against EuryVargas.

1. $2,911.24PrincipalSum PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

2. $4,563.52AttorneyFees NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty Texas, th th didonthe17 dayofFebruary,2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe7 dayof April,2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourt steps),, Conroe,Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder all right, title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendantEuryVargashadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

3. Interestonthetotaljudgementattherateof7.75%perannumfromthedateof judgementuntilpaid.

4. $382.00CourtCost

th Witnessmyhand

TX77356. PhilipCash

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY * THESTATEOFTEXAS * ConstablePCT 1 MontgomeryCounty,Texas Sergeant TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME: Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty: By:L.Cowl

17 dayofFebruary,2026. LOT11,BLOCK49,WALDENONLAKECONROE,SECTIONNINE,ASUBDIVISIONIN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

AONE-HALF(1/2)UNDIVIDEDINTERESTINANDTOA5.00ACRETRACTOFLANDOUT OF THE SHANNON OWN TRACT IN MONTGOMERY COUNT, TEXAS, RECORDED IN VOLUME 176, PAGE 147, AND VOLUME 452, PAGE 265 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

THESTATEOFTEXAS * ConstablePCT 1

th Witnessmyhandthis18 dayofFebruary,2026. 3. Post-judgementinterest–5%perannum

PhilipCash

MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:L.Cowl

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE Sergeant SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THEREARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YOU HAVE BOUGHT THE PROPERTY “AS IS”. BUYERS ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAYNOT EXTINGUISHANYLIENS OR SECURITYINTEREST ON THE PROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVERINTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHAD INTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS,YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEY OFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § (REALPROPERTY)

ByvirtueofanOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County, Texas, on a Judgment rendered on the 23rd day of July, 2025, in the case of Tavola CommunityAssociationInc.,Plaintiff,vs.KennethWayneBriggs,Ill,Defendant(s),CauseNo.2504-06198insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorofTavolaCommunityAssociationInc,Plaintiffas against Defendant(s), I did on the 3rd Day of March, 2026 at 9:00 o'clock am., levy upon the following-describedpropertyofDefendant(s):KennethWayneBriggs,Ill. NOTICEOFSALE

LOTTHREE(3),BLOCK(2),OFTAVOLA,SEC.16,asubdivisioninMontgomeryCounty Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, SHEETS 4523-4525 OF THE MAP Records,MontgomeryCounty Texas(the"Property"). andonthe7thdayofApril,2026betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,at501NorthThompson,Suite402Conroe,Texas77301MontgomeryCounty,Conroe,Texas,I willofferforsaleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofKenneth WayneBriggs,IllDefendant(s),inandtosaidproperty

Witnessmyhandthisthe3rddayofMarch,2026.

THESTATEOFTEXAS § NewCaney,TX77356

By:/s/R.Crowder DeputyR.Crowder#8451 KennethHayden,ConstablePct.4 21130USHwy59#C

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026 281-577-8985

assignmentormortgagesubjectthereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignmentormortgage.

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th th didonthe26 dayofFebruary2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow,andonthe7 dayof April2026 Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westsidecourt steps),, Conroe,Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder, all right, title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendantNicholasDohemannandBrookeDohemann,jointlyand severallyhadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

1. $4,006.20($1,310.00unsecuredand$2,696.20secured)PrincipalSum

2. $5,521.00($3,721.00+$1,800.00additional)AttorneyFees

4. $997.00($376.58CourtCostsand$620.42ProcessServer)

Biddersmustpre-registerpriortothesaletobidonthisproperty(CivilPracticeandRemediesCode 34.0445)

DavidEason,Constable GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate6THofMarchA.D.2026

MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/J.McCown

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty Texas

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE

3. Post-judgment interest at the rate of (7%) per annum on the total judgment, includingattorney'sfeesawardedherein,fromthedatethisjudgmentissigneduntil fullypaid.

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK FIFTEEN (15), OF APRIL SOUND, SECTION SIX (6), A SUBDIVISIONSITUATEDINMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,ACCORDINGTOTHE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET A, SHEET 139-A (FORMERLY COLUME11,PAGE63)OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS MORECOMMONLYKNOWNAS99APRILWINDDRIVENORTH,MONTGOMERY,TX 77356(“PROPERTY”)

th Witnessmyhandthis26 dayofFebruary,2026. PhilipCash

ConstablePCT 1

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit Sergeant

MontgomeryCounty Texas

By: L.Cowl

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe284 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County Texas on the 12 day of February 2026 in favor ofApril Sound Property th Owners'Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-05-08685, in the 284 Judicial nd District Court of Montgomery County Texas on the 2 day of January 2026, against Nicholas DohemannandBrookeDohemann,jointlyandseverally

SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLE'SSALE THESTATEOFTEXAS *

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY *

th NoticeisherebygiventhatbyacertainOrderofSaleissuedoutofthe457 JudicialDistrictCourtof th Montgomery County, Texas on the 13 day of February, 2026 in favor ofApril Sound Property th Owners'Association, Inc. recovered a judgment in Cause No. 25-08-12393 in the 457 Judicial th DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty,Texasonthe30 dayofDecember,2025,againstKristiGail Hart.

Placedinmyhandsforservice,I,PhilipCashasConstablePrecinct1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas, th th didonthe26 dayofFebruary2026levyonREALpropertydescribedbelow andonthe7 dayof February2026,Iwillofferforsaleandsellat301N.MainStreet,Conroe,Texas77301(westside court steps),, Conroe, Texas 77301, at approximately 10:00 a.m. for cash to the highest bidder all right,title,andinterestthatthesaiddefendantKristiGailHarthadinthepropertydescribedbelow:

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION:

1. $1,920.36PrincipalSum

2. $4,918.50AttorneyFees

3. Post-judgement interest at the rate of (7%) per annum on the total judgment, including attorney's fee awarded herein, from the date this judgment is signed until fullypaid.

4. $488.85CourtCosts

BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered24-10-15916onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt onthe10THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025anddirectedanddeliveredtomeasConstableofMontgomery CountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.Ihaveonthe12THdayofFebruaryA.D.2026 levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately10:00A.M. onthefirstTuesdayinAprilA.D.2026,itbeingthe7THofsaidmonthatpublicauctiontothehighest bidder for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 10THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025,oratanytimethereafter ofandinthefollowingdescribedproperty towit:

LOT 30, BLOCK 1, LADERA TRAILS SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETZ, SHEET7104, OFTHE MAPRECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS (THE"PROPERTY").

of

$1,000.00JudgmentCredit

TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofCARLOSEMANUELPENAHENRIQUEZAND SHIRLEYJ.SILVAJIMENEZ,JOINTLYANDSEVERALLY andwillbesoldtosatisfyajudgment in the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas rendered on the 10TH day of JanuaryA.D.2025infavorofLADERATRAILSCOMMUNITYASSOCIATIONandagainstthe said CARLOS EMANUELPENAHENRIQUEZAND SHIRLEYJ. SILVAJIMENEZ, JOINTLY ANDSEVERALLY FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM.

TexasRulesofCivilProcedure643-goodsandchattelspledgedormortgagedassecurityfor

or contract may be levied upon and sold on execution against the person making the pledge, assignmentormortgagesubjectthereto;andthepurchasershallbeentitledtothepossessionwhenitis held by the pledgee, assignee or mortgagee, on complying with the conditions of the pledge, assignment or mortgage. Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil PracticeandRemediesCode34.0445)

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate12THofFebruaryA.D.2026 DavidEason,Constable MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2

MontgomeryCounty,Texas

By:/s/J.McCown

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2 MontgomeryCounty Texas

PublishedDates:March18,25,andApril1,2026

NOTICEOFCONSTABLESALE

BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered24-11-17440onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt onthe11THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025anddirectedanddeliveredtomeasConstableofMontgomery CountyPrecinctNo.2ofMontgomeryCounty Texas.Ihaveonthe9THdayofMARCHA.D.2026 levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately10:00A.M. on the first Tuesday inAPRILA.D. 2026, it being the 7TH of said month at public auction to the highestbidder,forcashinhandattheCourthousestepsof301NMainSt.Conroe,TX77301ofsaid Montgomery County, Texas, all the right title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 11THdayofJanuaryA.D.2025,oratanytimethereafter ofandinthefollowingdescribedproperty towit:

th Witnessmyhandthis26 dayofFebruary,2026.

By: L.Cowl

Andforeclosureofalienonthefollowingdescribedproperty:

LOTSEVEN(7),BLOCKFOUR(4),APRILSOUND,SECTIONONE,ASUBDIVISIONOF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF FILED IN CABINET A, SHEET 88B, FORMERLY IN VOLUME 10, PAGE 72, MAP RECORDS, MONTGOMERY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 128 SPRINGS EDGEDR,MONTGOMERY,TX PhilipCash Sergeant ConstablePCT 1

TERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALEANDTIME:

CASHIER'SCHECKORMONEYORDERATTHECONCLUSIONOFSALE MontgomeryCounty Texas

5. $0.00JudgmentCredit SALEWILLBEHELDATAPPROXIMATELY10:00A.M.

NOTE: ON THE PROPERTY SOLD THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE. YOUHAVEBOUGHT THE PROPERTY“AS IS”. BUYERSARE FURTHERADVISED THATTHE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYAT THIS CONSTABLE'S SALE MAY NOT EXTINGUISH ANY LIENS OR SECURITYINTERESTONTHEPROPERTY YOUHAVESIMPLYPURCHASEDWHATEVER INTERESTTHEDEFENDANTHADINTHEPROPERTY IFYOUHAVEANYQUESTIONS, YOUSHOULDCONSULTANATTORNEYOFYOURCHOICE.

PublishedDates:March18,25andApril1,2026

LOT101,INBLOCK1,INPINEWOODFORESTFINALPLAT,ASUBDIVISIONINTHECITY OF CONROE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 182 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

1. $2,248.65PrincipalSum

2. $3,911.03AttorneyFees

Interest on the total judgment from the date of judgment at the rate of 5% per annumcompoundedannuallyuntilpaid.

CourtCosts

$0.00JudgmentCredit

TheabovepropertyisleviedonasthepropertyofTELITHAM.MERRITTandwillbesoldtosatisfy ajudgmentinthe284thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasrenderedonthe11TH dayofJanuaryA.D.2025infavorofPINEWOODASSOCIATIONOFHOMEOWNERS,INC.and againstthesaidTELITHAM.MERRITT.FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTS ACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUITTHETOTALSUM.

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

Bidders must pre-register prior to the sale to bid on this property (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 34.0445)

GIVENUNDERMYHANDonthisDate10THofMARCHA.D.2026

DavidEason,Constable MontgomeryCountyPrecinct2 MontgomeryCounty,Texas By:/s/J.McCown

LieutenantJ.McCown,#8203

MontgomeryCountyConstablePrecinct2 MontgomeryCounty,Texas PublishedDates:March18,25,andApril1,2026

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL

Cause Number: 26-01-00699

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller ChristopherJ.Archambault

LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CAYDEN CREEK, SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETZ,SHEETNO(S).4943-4944-4945ANDAMENDEDINCABINETZ,SHEETNO(S). 5790-5791OFTHEMAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS.

1.

2. $4,483.59($3,101.00and$1,382.59expenses/costs)AttorneyFees BYVIRTUEOFAORDEROFSALEissuedoutofthe457thJudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomery County,StateofTexas,inacertaincausenumbered22-12-17461onajudgmentrenderedinsaidcourt onthe3RDdayofMarchA.D.2023anddirectedanddeliveredtomeasConstableofMontgomery County Precinct No. 2 of Montgomery County,Texas. I have on the 5TH day of MarchA.D. 2026 levieduponandwillofferforsalebetweenthehoursprescribedbylawatapproximately10:00A.M. onthefirstTuesdayinAprilA.D.2026,itbeingthe7THofsaidmonthatpublicauctiontothehighest bidder, for cash in hand at the Courthouse steps of 301 N Main St. Conroe, TX 77301 of said MontgomeryCounty Texas,alltherighttitleandinterest,ifany whichthedefendanthadonthe3RD dayofMarchA.D.2023,oratanytimethereafter,ofandinthefollowingdescribedpropertytowit:

3. InterestonallamountsawardedinthisJudgmentattherateof7.5%perannum fromthedateofthisJudgmentuntilpaidinfull.

4.

CourtCost FORTHEPRINCIPAL,INTERESTANDALLCOSTSACCRUINGBYVIRTUEOFSAIDSUIT THETOTALSUM.

Joseph

Goler,JR.,Deceasedare Defendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:

Youareherebynotifiedthatasuithasbeenbroughtforbreachofcontract,damages,andattorney fees by Plaintiff, Magnolia Ridge HomeownersAssociation, Inc., by and through its attorney of record, Christopher J.Archambault, of Porter Law Firm, 2603Augusta Dr., Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77057, against Defendants The Unknown Heirs at Law of Leonard Joseph Goler Jr and Pauline Ann Cassidy, and any other person claiming any right, title, or interest in 268 Country CrossingCircle,Magnolia,TX7735andlegallydescribedtowit:

“LOT16,INBLOCK1,OFFINALPLATOFMAGNOLIARIDGE,SECTIONIV ASUBDIVISIONIN MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEET 1611 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS.”

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas) Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyserve

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe29 dayofJanuary2025,inthecaseof NorthgroveMasterCommunity,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.ShemikaWilliamsHallandMillardF Hall,111, Defendant, (1). $3,314.25Amount due on theAssessmentAccount (2). $4,474.12 ($2,674.12 and $1800.00Additional)AttorneyFees(3)Post-JudgmentInterestattherateofeightpercent(8%)per annum on the total Judgment, including Attorney's fees awarded herein, from the date of this Judgmentissigneduntilpaidinfull.(4).$617.58CourtCost(5)$2,531.00JudgmentCreditCause No. 24-11-17750 in said court, judgment being in favor of Northgrove Master Community, Inc. PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe4thdayofMarch2026,at4:15o'clockp.m.,levyuponthe followingdescribedpropertyofDefendant:

LOT4, IN BLOCK 4, OF NORTHGROVE SECTION 8,ASUBDIVISION IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CABINET Z, SHEETS 4753-4756 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, MORE COMMONLYKNOWNAS 27118 SOFIAFOREST DRIVE, MAGNOLIA, TX 77354,andon7thdayofApril2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,at theMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferfor saleandwillsellatpublicauction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofShemikaWilliamsHall andMillardF Hall,Illinandtosaidproperty

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe4 dayofMarch2026.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

DeputyJ.G.Vasquez

RyanGableConstablePct3

TheWoodlands,TX77380

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 281-364-4211 PublishedDates:March11,18,25,2026

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY § THESTATEOFTEXAS § NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty,Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe11 dayofFebruary2025,inthecaseof Community Association of Harmony Inc. Plaintiff, VS Felisita Theresa Campos and Guillermo AlexanderCampos,jointlyandseverallyDefendant,CauseNo.24-12-18914insaidcourt,judgment beinginfavorofCommunityAssociationofHarmony,IncPlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe 5th day of March, 2026, at 4:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following-described property of Defendant:

LOT11,BLOCK03,VIVACEATHARMONYSECTION2,ANADDITIONINMONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAPRECORDSOFMONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS,UNDERCABINETZ,SHEETS58795880,AS MODIFIED BYANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO OR REPLATS THEREOF MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2801 ANDANTE GREEN DR DR SPRING, TX 77386 (THE PROPERTY)andon7thdayofApril,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clock p.m.,attheMontgomeryCountyCourthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwill offer for sale and will sell at public auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Defendant Felisita Theresa Campos and Guillermo Alexander Campos, jointly and severally in and to said property

th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe5 dayofMarch2026.

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez DeputyJ.G.Vasquez RyanGable-Constable 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 281-364-4211 TheWoodlands,TX77380

PublishedDates:March11,18,25,2026

NOTICEOFEXECUTIONSALE

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, rd MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe23 dayofOctober2024,inthecaseof Harper's Preserve Community Association, Inc. Plaintiff, VS. Darin Odell Blocker and Demetria Blocker jointly and severally Defendant, Cause No. 24-05-06864 in said court, judgment being in favorofHarper'sPreserveCommunityAssociation,Inc.PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe 5th day of March 2026, at 4:15 o'clock p.m., levy upon the following described property of Defendant: LOT SIXTY TWO (62) IN BLOCK (8) OF HARPERS PRESERVE SECTION (1 ) A SUBDIVISION OF 74 476 ACRES OUT OF THE RICHARD VINCE SURVEY, A- 583, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, AND BEING A PARTIAL REPLAT OF WOOD LAKE VILLAGE SECTION ONE (1), AS RECORDED IN CABINET V, SHEET 95 OF THE MAP RECORDSANDALSO INCLUDING PREVIOUSLYUNPLATTEDACREAGE,ACCORDING TOTHE MAPOR PLATTHEREOF RECORDED IN CABINETZ, SHEET1921 OFTHE MAP

RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8130 th SPREADWINGSTREET CONROE,TX77385.(THEPROPERTY)andon7 dayofApril,2026, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock a.m. and 4:00 o'clock p.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouselocatedat301NMainSt.,Conroe,Texas77301,Iwillofferforsaleandwillsellatpublic auction, for cash, all the rights, title and interest of Defendant Darin Odell Blocker and Demetria Blocker jointlyandseverally inandtosaidproperty

DeputyJ.G.Vasquez th DATEDat1520LakeFrontCircleSuite900,TheWoodlands,Texas,thisthe5 dayofMarch2026.

THESTATEOFTEXAS § 1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900

RyanGable-ConstblePct.3

TheWoodlands,TX77380

By:/s/J.G.Valsquez 281-364-4211

PublishedDates:March11,18,25,2026

THESTATEOFTEXAS §

COUNTYOFMONTGOMERY §

By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Honorable 457th Judicial District Court, th MontgomeryCounty Texas,onaJudgmentrenderedonthe28 dayofMarch2025,inthecaseofHarper's PreserveCommunityAssociation,Inc.Plaintiff,VS.MaximillianManuelGonzales&ElizabethRamirez Gonzales,jointlyandseverallyDefendant,CauseNo.24-07-11200insaidcourt,judgmentbeinginfavorof Harper'sPreserveCommunityAssociation,Inc.PlaintiffasagainstDefendant,Ididonthe5th

LOT8,BLOCK1,OFHARPERSPRESERVE,SECTIONONE(1),ASUBDIVISIONOF74.476ACRES OUTOFTHERICHARDVINCESURVEYA-583,MONTGOMERYCOUNTY TEXAS,ANDBEING APARTIALREPLATOFWOODLAKEVILLAGESECTIONONE(1),ASRECORDEDINCABINET V SHEET 95 OF THE MAP RECORDS AND ALSO INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY UNPLATTED ACREAGE;ACCORDINGTOTHEMAPORPLATTHEREOFRECORDEDINCABINETZ,SHEET

1921 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY th KNOWNAS8329GREENLEAFRIDGEWAYCONROE,TX77385.(THEPROPERTY)andon7 day ofApril,2026,betweenthehoursof10:00o'clocka.m.and4:00o'clockp.m.,attheMontgomeryCounty Courthouse located at 301 N Main St., Conroe, Texas 77301, I will offer for sale and will sell at public auction,forcash,alltherights,titleandinterestofDefendant,MaximillianManuelGonzales&Elizabeth RamirezGonzales,jointlyandseverallyinandtosaidproperty

By:/s/J.G.Vasquez

RyanGable-ConstablePct.3

1520LakeFrontCircle,Suite900 281-364-4211

TheWoodlands,TX77380

PublishedDates:March11,18,25,2026

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articlebyEvaRains

On March 7, 2026, members of the Thomas Jefferson Stubbs 2523, Conroe Chapter, Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met for their monthly meeting. It was a joyous day for the chapter, as a brand new member was installed, one member received her 10 year continuous membership pin and one member receivedher25yearpin.

Delise Henry received

certificate on her Confed-

Alexander Fenlaw, who wasaPrivatein Co.G17th Regiment Texas Cavalry CSA He was born on

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n Virginia,diedonJanuary6, 1916 and is buried in the Gilmer City Cemetery, UpshurCounty,Texas. He was married to Bertha A. Fenlaw Mrs.Henryisthe chairmanforSouthernArts and Literature Committee for the Stubbs chapter and has already shown great interest with everything concerningtheUDC.

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received her 10 year membership pin, her primary ancestor into the UDC was, Pvt Cyprien Derise, who was with Co. C 8th Regiment Louisiana Infantry He is buried in Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.

Eva Rains received her 25 year membership pin,

her primary ancestor into the UDC was, Pvt. John Caldwell Calhoun, who was with Co I 28th Gray's

Infantry He is buried in the Prairie Grove Cemetery in Angelina County, Texas.

On the far right of the picture is Carolyn Jamail, she serves the chapter as their Vice President and is in her 35th year of membership in the Texas Division, UDC The S

chartered in October of 1986 and will celebrate their 40th anniversary this year

Article&picturebyEva Rains, Publicity Chairman fortheStubbsChapter

byElaineCollings

The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721ChapteroftheUnited DaughtersoftheConfederacy once again donated largelytothe

Montgomery County Main Library Genealogy Room. Special appreciation goes to Genealogy Director: Laura Politte, who is an outstanding DirectorofthisGenealogy Department, and always a pleasuretoworkwith.The Director is pictured centered in the middle in Gray and next to RJOA President JENNY LEHR, with RJOA Chairman of Southern Arts and Literature: LYN HOWARD standing just behind in her very southern wide brim red hat. The books now available for the public to enjoy from the Rebel Joan Of Arc Chapter contributions are: 1. Robert E. Lee inTexas, 2 Belle Boyd: the Recollections of a Famous Female Confederate Spy

DuringtheAmericanCivil War, 3 Belle Boyd in Camp & Prison (by Belle Boyd),4.TheLeeGirls,5. They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers InTheAmericanCivilWar, 6 The Robert E Lee Family Cooking and Housekeeping Book, 7 The Civil War Cookbook, 8. Women At The Front: Hospital Workers in Civil WarAmerica, 9.The Lady Of Arlington: The Life of Mrs Robert E Lee, 10 Civil War Curiosities, 11. Women Of The Blue And Gray: True Stories of Mothers,Medics,Soldiers, andSpiesoftheCivilWar,

12 More Civil War Curiosities: Fascinating Tales, Infamous Characters, and Strange Coincidences,13.TheRandolphs OfVirginia:ACompilation of the Descendants of William Randolph of TurkeyIslandandhiswife Mary Islam of Berm (families associated with LeeFamilylineages.)

Thus completes this years great contributions fromtheRebelJoanOfArc 2721 Chapter of the UDC totheMontgomeryCounty Main Library Genealogy RoominConroe! Another outstanding building of reading materials to add to an already outstanding Genealogy Room! The Rebel Joan Of Arc 2721 Chapter proudly supports the Genealogy Room

where so many beautiful Charters hang for all the Genealogy Lineage Groups of our area. Each one is a Treasure to its Organization and at home in the Genealogy Room there. It’s a wonderment and marvel just to think of all those selfless hours of volunteerism given by so many over the years for their Chapters and Organizations, and all for the

bettermentofourCommunityandSociety

“HISTORICAL and EDUCATIONAL” are the first two Objectives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy,thenfollows: BENEVOLENT MEMORIAL,andPATRIOTIC!

The Rebel Joan Of Arc Belles work tirelessly to support all these valiant

Objectives of the UDC and these again are more giftsfromtheRJOAtoour Community to learn from andenjoy

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byElaineCollings

There is NO Greater Honor for a member than totakethetimetoinvestigate and Prove her Family Soldiers, or those who gave service to the cause, in an Honorable way to be Accepted into the UDC Rolls of Honor MRS. EVELYN has left quiteatrailandlegacyfor her Family and her Descendants. This day EVELYN Signs an Application for: Mr Welcome Wright Flournoy, Company H, 53rd Alabama Cavalry Partisan Rangers! And MRS EVELYN has others in the UDC PipeLinewhichherRebel JoanOfArc2721Chapter is anxiously awaiting to hear about! That s the beauty and Heart of this Chapter- They Cheer for eachother’sSuccess!

Greatappreciationalso goestothemanyhoursof selfless devotion of the RJOA REGISTRAR: MARYLEEMALEK.

TO “HONOR”

VERY RJOA MEETING FOR “”RJOA ANCESTORS ROLLCALL””. Whether its One

***What a Gift to a Chapter= Their REGISTRAR, who knows her Members and their FamiliesBest! + GOD BLESS ALL THESE LADIES WHO TAKE THE TIME TO ‘R

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’-A.J.Mark

ByDanPEdwards

ByDanPEdwards

This week’s Veteran is A.J. Mark, who served in the U.S.Army from 19701973. Right out of high school, A.J. went to boot

This Veteran Mark, who served in U.S.Army 1973.

half-duplex (only one person could speak at a time),familymembershad tolearntosay"over"sothe operator knew when to switchthesignal. A.J.also processed Marsgrams,

ca p t Fo t P l , Louisiana. surviving swamps the rain Polk, A.J. Training Georgia. He transFort Lewis, Fort hisway operator, 31M20.

camp at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Aftersurviving the swamps and the rain at Fort Polk, A.J. attended Advance Signal Training school at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He then transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington In Fort Lewis,A.J.workedhisway up to becoming the Senior MARS operator, MOS 31M20. MARS currently

a similarly to telegrams, used when voice connections weren't clear enough foraphonepatch. Because regular military communication lines were reserved for official business, MARS functioned as the "

ta d fo ilit Auxiliary System. its the and was asthe Affiliate Radio MARS "lifeline" for e bers tation particularly during War (HF)radios,A.J.’srole connect Fort overseas MARS usually but and Korea. then the signal into line connect members Vietnam to their in U

stands for Military Auxiliary Radio System. During its peak popularity in the 1960s and early 1970s,itwasknownasthe Military Affiliate Radio System. MARS became a vital "lifeline" for service

members stationed overseas particularly during the Vietnam War Using high-frequency (HF)radios,A.J.’srolewas toconnectfromFortLewis to the overseas MARS operator, usually in Vietnam but also in Thailand and Korea. He would then “patch” the radio signal into a local telephonelineandconnect military members stationed in Vietnam to their families in the U S Because the radios were

company,"providingafree waytocallhome,andwere a huge boost to morale for our military men and women serving overseas. A.J. also set up MARS capabilitiesinlargemobile vehiclestosupporttactical operations. A.J. asked the Army to station him in

becausetroopdeployments were drawing down in 1972,hewasturneddown. Heaskedtobestationedin Germany but the Army saidhedidn’thaveenough time remaining on his enlistment. So, the Army sent him to Korea for a 13 monthtour InKorea,A.J. worked at the APO, Army Post Office, where he helped service members send money home to their familiesandwiththeirmail services. Turning down a

enlistment bonus, A J optedtodischargefromthe Army He returned to Houston and got his college degree from Texas Southern University in Communications, using hisG.I.Bill. Asacivilian, A.J. purchased his first home with just $1 00 down, also with assistance fromhisG.I.Bill. Hewas then recruited by the Houston Police Department(HPD). Hestartedin Patrol Division, then with hismilitarybackgroundhe spent several years on the SWAT Entry Team and with the Sniper Squad A.J.spentthenext25years in the Motorcycle Division,foratotalof35years servicetoHPD. Neverone to tire from public service, A J then worked as a Harris County Constable, where he worked in Civil for two years serving papers and nearly13 years asCourtBailiff. A.J.woke up at 4:00am while working Bailiff to drive to downtown Houston, from the City of Montgomery A.J. retired in October, 2025,withover53yearsof public service. Good luck A.J., and congratulations onbeingMCN'sVeteranof theWeek”.

A.J. the 25 in the Motorcycle a of HPD. to J Harris Constable, where in 13 woke 4:00am to Montgomery A.J. retired in October, with years congratulations onbeing Veteran

(only person speak members say so switchthe also Marsgrams, w i h er writ e h d e to when weren't clear foraphone regular military communication were for official MARS functioned " ld e s' t l ph company,"providinga tocall and huge for military and serving set inlarge vehicles support operations. to station him in tna how , drawing in hewas Heasked bestationedin hedidn’t time remaining on enlistment. to Korea InKorea,A.J. at APO, Office, where service money home their o n i l 4K r todischargefrom returned Houston and college degree Texas University in using Bill. A.J. purchased home with G.I. was the Police (HPD). background several years on Entry

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