Montgomery County News, October 8, 2025

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This past Saturday October 4th, the MISD Fishing Team was “Making A Push” towards the Texas High School Bass Association Houston Division Title, which would be their eleventh in

t w e l v e y e a r s o f competition Standing in their way were 19 other High School Fishing Programs looking to make their own marks by foiling this plan and upsetting MISDonits'HomeWaters ofLakeConroe.

Weather conditions were favorable, as 170 Individual Teams from 20 area High Schools set out onLakeConroe.However manyoftheAnglerswould indicate the weather was nice, but not so much the fishing, as it was tough to bring in a 16-inch keeper Asmanyofyouknow this bunchmadeupofstudents from both Lake Creek and Montgomery High Schools,areatoughbunch, and they normally find a waytogetitdone.

Leading the way for MISDwastheSeniorTeam of Zane Dixon and Tanner Gatewood. As part of the MISD Elite Fishing Team, where they earned this distinction from their performance and rankings from last year, brought a major bag o

sh b weighing in at 21 36 pounds, claiming 2nd place. Their Captain was David Bozarth, a highly regarded localAngler who has volunteered his time andeffortstohelptheTeam this year Along with their

Gatewood look

have another momentous year When asked how they caughtthem,theTeamwas

Houston would w e l y e o competition High looking their by plan MISDon for was SeniorTeam Gatewood. the Fishing earned from brought r fish at 36 was volunteered his efforts year Along with p u , D x & look have momentous asked they them, was as 20 the weather was much 16-inch many of e Schools, bunch, normally get

Santini,Bays:BriefNorth ShoreGOPLadiesonNeeded MCCriminalJusticeCenter

byRubenBorjas,Jr MONTGOMERY, TX

— In a very informative address to The North Shore Republican Women on October1stattheBentwater

Country Club, JudgesVince Santini (457th District Court) and Kristin Bays (284thDistrictCourt)spoke to the ladies about the pressing need for new infrastructure amongst

MontgomeryCountycourts, tax office (and money transfers), courthouse renovations,andfortheneed for safe and secure transfers of prisoners when entering and leaving courtrooms

Their primary aim is the needforanewJusticeCenter in Montgomery County to a c c o m m o d a t e t h e anticipated addition of courts that will be added in thefuture. Santini gave a brief history of Montgomery County Courthouses from thewooden1890courthouse in Conroe, which burned in the February 1911 fire that destroyed downtown. The buildingwasrebuiltandthen in 1936 the current stone structure was built, with an additionaddedin1966,plus the atrium building addition in 1997, bought from a foreclosed on bank. There were 25,000 residents in Montgomery County in the 1 9 3 0 s w h e n t h e Commissioners Court and the 9th District Court occupied the building Since 1997, Santini noted that Montgomery County’s

Their aim the need Center in to a c o d t t e anticipated of courts that added in the brief history Montgomery County Courthouses from the courthouse in Conroe, burned in the that destroyed The building then in the stone structure an additionadded plus the atrium addition in a foreclosed bank. There were in Montgomery the 1 h e Commissioners and the 9th District Court noted Montgomery County’s

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By: James M. Rankin, Sportswriter Montgomery County News

ItwasaGameofPerfection; TheTexansBeatDownthe BaltimoreRaven44-10

onlythirty-three(33)yards rushingandscoredfive(5) touchdownsagainstoneof the best NFL defenses in thisdecade.

Maryland:

Baltimore,Maryland:

Wow, it finally happened in Houston. The Houston Texans get a win in Baltimore against the Ravens in a most dramatic fashion, beating them decisively44-10. I wrote about the importance last week of momentum. Their victory against the Titans carried over to the Ravens' game. Reality shouts that they were missing the top rushing quarterback of all time Lamar Jackson, but the team shut down one of the best running backs in thegameDerrickHenryto

w i i ll happened Houston. Texans a Baltimore in a dramatic beating decisively44-10. I wrote about the importance week momentum. Their missing top rushing of all time Lamar Jackson, team in to

The first series of downsfortheTexanswere almostpictureperfectwith C.J. Stroud who led his team down the field in a hostile environment and threwfour(4)completions on five (5) attempts coveringasixty-seven(67) yard drive for a score, and the team never looked back. Stroud finished the daywithtwenty-three(23) completions on twentyseven(27)attemptsfortwo hundred and forty-four (244)witharecordoffour (4) touchdowns The receivingsquadwasonfor the game with wide receivers Christian Kirk and Nico Collinsn combiningforonehundred and sixteen (116) yards.

thirty-three yards the best decade. The of for were almostpictureperfect down the hostile threwfour completions on (5) attempts covering never back. finished on twentyfor forty-four record receivingsquad wide receivers Christian ic i (116)

understandably tight lipped about how and where they caught their

Tight end Dalton Schultz had five (5) receptions for sixty(60)yards,butitwas wide receiver Xavier receiver Hutchinson with two (2) touchdownreceptions.

Tight Dalton Schultz had five receptions for sixty itwas wide Xavier Hutchinson with (2) touchdownreceptions.

acquiredTexans running Nick Chubb looked an explosive twenty-seven (27) in third quarter the lead to31-3. day witheleven(11) for sixty-one(61) Itwas the this season that the Texans a touchdown third quarter season. The play excellent; in fact, at the first had ninety-nine rushing and (99) passing.

NewlyacquiredTexans running back Nick Chubb looked fantastic with an explosive twenty-seven (27) yard run in the third quarter to further the lead to31-3.Hefinishedtheday witheleven(11)carriesfor sixty-one(61)yards.Itwas the first time this season that the Texans scored a touchdown in the third quarter this season. The play calling was excellent; in fact, at the close of the first half, the Texans had ninety-nine (99) rushing and ninety-nine (99) passing.

Texans' defense with three interceptions; defensive Pitre

The Houston Texans' defense came to play with three (3) interceptions; defensive back Jalen Pitre

understandably thatall that and mouth, day had.

fish.Regardless,thatallwe know is that they caught them on the water and in the mouth, what a day this pairhad.

Backing up Dixon and Gatewood and coming in 4th place with a limit of theirownwasLandonLutz and Brody Robb Their limit weighed 18 85 pounds, and they were Captained by another

Angler, Brinton Haskins Once again, information about how they caught themwasnotdivulged,but Angler Brody Robb did e

ith

hese poignant words, “the best part for me was being out therewithbothLakeCreek andMontgomerystudents, workingasoneteam.”

Dixon and Gatewood coming in 4th of their wasLandonLutz and Their l mit w ig e 85 pounds, and were Captained by another hi hl c l s d Angler, Once again, information about they caught themwas but Angler did e a it th e poignant words, best part was out therewith Creek and students, working

Asmanyofyoureaders thatfollowtheTeamknow, for a Program to have a legitimate shot at winning the Team Title, they must havethreeTeamsinthetop ten. Well, that is exactly what transpired, as Elite Team Members Brenner

Kirklin and Jacob Riley broughtina5fishlimitthat

many readers thatfollow know, for a legitimate winning the Team they must havethree top ten. that what transpired, Elite Team Brenner Kirklin and Jacob Riley brought 5 that

two (2) along with (1), and a led the five tackles On kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (3)for (3)

yard field

had two (2) picks along with Kamari Lassiter with one (1), and Mario Edwards, Jr got a sack. Texans'defensivebackE.J. Speed led the team with five (5) solo tackles with one (1) assist. On special teams, place kicker Ka'imi Fairbairnwentthree(3)for three (3) that included a beautiful fifty-seven (57) yard field goal. It is a m

me t us a r when your only

r football when your punter, Tommy Townsend had only one (1) punt for fiftynine(59)yards.

Positive Momentum is building for the team, so it isunfortunatethattheteam has a bye this coming week. The Texans, despite theirshakystart,arepoised togetbacktotheirwinning ways.

team, unfortunate the a bye despite back winning ways.

In other AFC South

divisional action, the Indianapolis Colts ravished the Raiders 40-6, the Tennessee Titans squeaked past the Arizona Cardinals 22-21, and the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Kansas City Chiefs on MondayNightFootball.

The Houston Texans get a well-earned bye week.Theteamwilltravel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks, so read about your hometown team in yourhometownpaper

The Texans willtravel on the hometown nap Co the Raiders 22-21, Jaguars play the MondayNight

population has grown by 191%, growing by half a million residents in the last 28 years, without any additionalappreciablespace given to the county’s court system.

population has grown by 191%, growing by half a million residents in the last 28 years, without any additionalappreciablespace given to the county’s court system.

“Since1997we’vehad three district courts added, three family courts, the 9th CourtofAppeals,andajury assembly room.” said Judge Santini, as he praised the

county s maintenance

“Since1997we’vehad three district courts added, three family courts, the 9th CourtofAppeals,andajury assembly room.” said Judge Santini, as he praised the county s maintenance depa

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ment for doing yeoman’s work in keeping the current infrastructure workable.

Santini noted the condition of the Tammy McCrae’s County Tax Office, and the ladies were aghast at the size of the rats inthebuilding,aswellasthe decrepitstateoftheelevator, which can cause the elimination of fingers if one isnotcarefulinitsoperation. He also expressed a deep concern in the jury pool waiting area outside the James Keeshan Building during jury selection especiallyonthecolddaysin winter,orduringrainevents. The felony district court hallways are shared with all parties involved in court proceedings,fromthejurors,

doing yeoman’s work in keeping the current infrastructure workable. Santini noted the condition of the Tammy McCrae s County Tax Office, and the ladies were aghast at the size of the rats inthebuilding,aswellasthe decrepitstateoftheelevator, which can cause the elimination of fingers if one isnotcarefulinitsoperation. He also expressed a deep concern in the jury pool waiting area outside the James Keeshan Building during jury selection especiallyonthecolddaysin winter,orduringrainevents. The felony district court hallways are shared with all parties in court proceedings,fromthejurors,

victims, the accused and theircounselorsallsharinga common area Santini showed a picture of the situation, for a need for separation of the parties, with holding cells for the prisoners, to the exposure of the alleged perpetrators over their victims, but also for the Constitutional protections that the prisoners are afforded The County Commissionersare of thesituation.

victims, the accused and theircounselorsallsharinga common area Santini showed a picture of the situation, calling for a need for separation of the parties, with holding cells for the prisoners, to reduce the exposure of the alleged perpetrators over their victims, but also for the Constitutional protections that the prisoners are afforded The County Commissionersareawareof thesituation.

Pictureswereshownof how the inmates are loaded andunloadedattheAlworth Building

urthouse complex after being bussed over from the jail, with

Pictureswereshownof how the inmates are loaded andunloadedattheAlworth Building co rthouse complex after being over from the jail, with

the landing Their Captain andJacobcaught in and head worms,

tipped the scales at 13.51 pounds, landing them in 9th place Their Captain Jason Riley indicated that “BrennerandJacobcaught them out deep in and around brush piles.” He went on to say that “they caughtthemoncrankbaits, shakyheadtrickworms,as wellassomeonaCarolina Rig.”

top three from to scales for total pounds. was as narrowly College which in was Fishing season.

All told, the top three TeamsfromMISDbrought 15 Bass to the scales for a totalof53.72pounds.This was a close one, as MISD narrowly defeated College Station, which brought in 53.05pounds.Thiswasthe second victory for the MISD Fishing Team in as many tournaments this this season.

foryour

NextupforyourMISD Fishing Team will be the Lake Somerville event on October 25th It will be there that these young Anglers will continue “Making A Push” towards another THSBA Houston DivisionTitle.

Somerville event It there young Anglers will continue Push” Houston Division

jailers and their charges being put in positions, in confined spaces, that leave little room fo

o especially if faced with credible security risks JudgeBaysnotedthatNorth Main Street is closed off to traffic for the loading and of prisoners severaltimesaday

jailers and their charges being put in positions, in confined spaces, that leave little room for error especially if faced with credible security risks JudgeBaysnotedthatNorth Main Street is being closed off to traffic for the loading and unloading of prisoners severaltimesaday

Judge Santini praised praised Judge Bays, noting her effortstospearheadtheneed foranewJusticeCenter and he brought up the situation w

ene Valdez, who heads County CourtNo.6,wheretherewas no room to place her court, but she has since found her bench located in a broom closet,oratleastbelowstreet level. JudgeBaysthennoted thatthe523rdDistrictCourt

Judge Santini praised Judge Bays, noting her effortstospearheadtheneed foranewJusticeCenter and he brought up the situation with Judge cha lene Valdez, who heads County CourtNo.6,where was no room to place her court, but she has since found her bench located in a broom closet,orat belowstreet level. JudgeBaysthennoted thatthe523rdDistrictCourt i

September2026.

n September2026.

“We are really, really, reallyoutofroomnow,”said Judge Bays. “The 523rd is a criminal court and was created because the State s a w t h e n e e d f o r Montgomery County to expandthere.”

“We are really, really, really ofroomnow,”said Judge Bays. “The 523rd is a criminal court and was created because the State s a t h e e e d f r Montgomery County to expandthere.”

Bays went on to say that the County should have five Civil Courts, but only currently maintains two, which are Santini Bays courts;whichexplainedwhy theywork welltogetheras a team in their presentation. Bays speculated that in the next session in 2027, Montgomery County may likely pick up three more courts Currently, Santiniand intalks to the civil courts out of the campus style justice system that the county

Bays went on to say that the County should have five Civil Courts, but only currently maintains two, which are Santini and Bays courts;whichexplainedwhy theyworksowelltogetheras a team in their presentation. Bays speculated that in the next legislative session in 2027, Montgomery County may likely pick up three more courts Currently, SantiniandBaysareintalks to move the civil courts out of the campus style justice system that the county

maintains. Incredibly, with Bays and Santini courts, theydisposeofover100%of their cases, as compared to Harris County with their disposal of between 7080%.

maintains. Incredibly, with Bays and Santini s courts, theydisposeofover100%of their cases, as compared to Harris County with their disposal rate of between 7080%.

“We are currently seven courts short of the volume of what we are currently doing in chambers and in open court, said JudgeSantini.“Butthankful we have a great group of Judges that are doing the workofmultiplecourts.”

It was noted that Waller, Grimes, and Chambers are getting new justice centers, and c Montgomery County is behind the eight-ball on this one. Judge Bays noted the costofbetween$132-$185 million for the project, and the need to commit now to the project before the prices goup. Shehasalreadybeen working on the project for over three years, and the build out time would be approximately three years Thehigherpriceonthescale includes a parking garage and an improved tax office. Bays envisioned a 20 year plan with a future judge speaking on the issue in the 2 0 4 0 ’ s F o r t h e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 8 courtrooms, 291,000 sq ft willbeneeded,ascompared to the current 161,000 that the county maintains. The county has 17 courtrooms now with a current need of 20.

currently seven courts short of the volume what we are currently doing in chambers and in open said JudgeSantini.“Butthankful we have a great group of Judges that are doing the workofmultiplecourts.” It was noted that Waller, Grimes, and Chambers are getting new ju tice centers a d Montgomery County is behind the eight-ball on this one. Judge Bays the costofbetween$132million for the project, and the need commit now to the project the prices goup. Shehasalreadybeen working on the project for over three years, and the build out time would be approximately three years Thehigherpriceon scale includes a parking garage and an tax office. Bays envisioned a 20 year plan with a judge speaking on the issue in the 2 0 4 0 s F o r t h e a p r o x i a t e l y 2 8 courtrooms, 291,000 ft willbeneeded,ascompared to current 161,000 that the The county has 17 courtrooms now with a current need of 20.

saidthe Tax Office in the a45,000sqft has to included since McCrae has 100,000 people yearly coming has for the need of a controlled entryway are used the transfer of funds office has transported on a weekly TheSallyPortis a good idea for the and e ecti e t

Bayssaidtheinclusion of the Tax Office in the project,a45,000sqftspace, has to be included since McCrae has 100,000 people yearly coming through her office. McRaehascalledfor the need of a Sally Port, a secure controlled entryway set between two doors that are used in the

By Kent

By Kent Pendleton, AAMS Pendle Hill Advisors,LLC

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Thefulleffectsoftariffs still loom, with frontloading tactics helping companies weather the uncertainty as they drew upon existing inventories, but those strategies can only delay the inevitable for so long. The long-term costoftariffsmaybeginto show during Q3 earnings season.

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Gold hit another alltime high in September alongside strong perfor-

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WhatToKnow AboutAspiration PneumoniaInPets

BRYAN-COLL GE STATION—Pneumoniais a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION—Pneumoniais a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats — as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection.

This includes aspiration pneumonia which is a special type of pneumonia that can happen when bacteria and contents from the gastrointestinal system accidentally end up in the lungs.

This includes aspiration pneumonia which is a special type of pneumonia that can happen when bacteria and contents from the gastrointestinal system accidentally end in the lungs.

Dr Lance Wheeler an emergency care specialist at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital, lays out the causes of aspiration pneumonia and what pet owners need to know

Dr Lance Wheeler, an emergency care specialist at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital, lays out the causes of aspiration pneumonia and what pet owners need to know

1. Pneumonia is caused byinfection

1. Pneumonia is caused byinfection

Pneu onia is an infectionofthelungs,most commonly caused by bacteria though parasites and fungi may alsoplayarole.

Pneumonia is an infectionofthelungs,most commonly caused by bacteria though viruses parasites and fungi may fungi alsoplayarole.

Bacterial pneumonias areusuallydiagnosedbased on the patient’s history, physical examination, and chest X-ray findings as either infectious or aspirationpneumonia.

Bacterial pneumonias areusuallydiagnosedbased on the patient’s history, physical examination, and chest X-ray findings as either infectious or aspirationpneumonia.

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“For example, they may be le s interested in following their owner aroundthehouseorplaying with a favorite toy,” Wheelersaid.

“For example, they may be less interested in following their owner aroundthehouseorplaying with a favorite toy,” Wheelersaid.

Being anesthetized for anyconditionalsocarriesa small risk of aspiration pneumonia.

Being anesthetized for conditionalsocarriesa small risk of aspiration pneumonia.

In more cases of aspiration pets mayshow as:

In more serious cases of aspiration pneumonia, pets mayshowsignssuchas:

If aspiration is suspected, veterinarians will often check for such as fever, low oxygen levels theblood, in blood cell counts, and areas in lungs visible ultrasound orchestX-rays.

If aspiration pneumonia is suspected, veterinarians will often check for signs such as fever, low oxygen levelsintheblood,changes in white blood cell counts, and patchy areas in the lungs visible on ultrasound orchestX-rays.

The news is that pets recover they are health overall.

The good news is that most pets recover from aspiration pneumonia, especially if they are youngerandingoodhealth overall.

“In contrast, aspiration pneumonia develops when bacteria gain access to the lungsandinfectthealveoli, whicharethesmallairsacs inside the lungs,” he said. “Most cases in pets occur when the animal accidentally inhales stomach acid or other gastrointestinal contents that are contaminated with oral bacteria after an animal vomits, whichallowsbacteriafrom the mouth to get into the lungs.”

“In contrast, aspiration pneumonia develops when bacteria gain the lungsandinfectthealveoli, whicharethesmallairsacs inside lungs,” he said. “Most cases in pets occur when animal accidentally inhales stomach acid or other gastrointestinal contents that are contaminated with oral bacteria after an animal vomits whichallowsbacteriafrom the mouth to get into the lungs.”

2.Some moreat riskthanothers

2.Somepetsaremoreat riskthanothers

While any pet could

While any pet could

develop a pir tion pneumoni fter an instance vomiting, some animals are more at risk thanothers.

develop aspiration pneumonia after an instance of vomiting, some animals are more at risk thanothers.

dogs and cats can

“Both dogs and cats can develop aspiration pneumonia, but it occurs much more commonly in dogs,”Wheelersaid.“Dogs with laryngeal paralysis — a condition where certain throat muscles slowly lose function over time are

more susceptible to

choking on food or n vomiting,whichcanleadto aspirationpneumonia.”

“Infectious pneumonia occurs when body s defenses are overwhelmed by inhaled (air-borne) pathogens such as Bordetella bronchiseptica, one of the main bacteria responsible for kennel cough,”Wheelersaid.

“Infectious pneumonia occurs when the body s defenses are overwhelmed by inhaled (air-borne) pathogens, such as Bordetella bronchiseptica, one of the main bacteria responsible for kennel cough,”Wheelersaid.

develop aspiration pneumonia, it occurs much more in dogs,”Wheeler “Dogs with laryngeal paralysis — a condition where certain throat muscles slowly lose function are more susceptible to choking on ood or vomiting,which leadto aspiration

“Although the risk of developing pneumonia aftersedationor anesthesia is low regardless of whether a breathing tube is used itisstillapotential complication we discuss with every pet owner ” Wheelersaid.“Thisapplies even to minor procedures unrelated to the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems.”

“Although the risk of developing pneumonia aftersedationor anesthesia is low regardless of whether a breathing tube is used—itisstillapotential complication we discuss we with every pet owner ” Wheelersaid.“Thisapplies even to minor procedures unrelated to the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems.”

Animals with weakened im

whether due to very young or old age, certain medica-

ng illnesses — are less able to f

d or aspirated bacteria, making them more susceptible to infection If an infection develops, animals with weakenedimmunesystems are also at a higher risk for developing a more severe case.

Animals with weakened immune system whether to very young or old age, certain medications, or underlying illnesses are less able to fight off inhaled or aspirated bacteria, making them more to infection If an infection develops, animals with weakenedimmunesystems are also at a higher risk for developing a severe case.

3. for

3.Signstowatchfor

Dogs and cats with mild aspiration mayshownosymptoms

omething Whe ler compares to inpeople or they may develop signs such as reduced appetite,mildlethargy,ora reluctance to engage in activities.

Dogs and cats with very mild aspiration pneumonia mayshownosymptoms— something Wheeler compares to “walking pneumonia”inpeople—or they may develop vague signs such as reduced appetite,mildlethargy,ora reluctance to engage in normalactivities.

Getting short of breath activity

Gettingtiredorshort of breath with very little activity

Breathing faster or harder even while resting or

Developing cough.

Developingacough.

Ifyounoticeanyofthese changes in your pet it s important to have them examined by your veterinarian.

Ifyou anyofthese changes in your pet it s important to have them examined your veterinarian.

Coughing ter vomiting can the lungs inhaledstomach acid,” said. indicate bacterial use your pet’s physical exam diagnostic testing to helpdeterminewhether causeisaspirationpneumocough, or

Breathing faster or harder even while resting or “Coughing after vomiting can sometimes mean the lungs were irritatedbyinhaledstomach acid,” Wheeler said. “That doesn’t always indicate a bacterial infection. We use your pet’s physical exam and diagnostic testing to helpdeterminewhetherthe causeisaspirationpneumonia, kennel cough, or anothercondition.”

4 Tr atment for

“Catching the infection early is also important for recovery Wheeler said “This allows veterinarians totreattheinfectionbefore it becomes more serious That’swhyit’ssoimportant that owners take their pets to the vet if they notice a change.”

Wheeler said treat infectionbefore it becomes more serious That’s it’ssoimportant that take their the vet they change.”

Whether aspiration pneumonia causes longterm problems depends on the underlying reason for theaspiration.

pneumonia causes longproblems depends on aspiration.

“When we’re considering aspiration pneumonia, the patient’s is usually the clue that pointsusinthatdirection,” Wheelersaid.“If animal hasahistory vomitingor regurgitat on, ec nt sedation or or conditions like laryngeal paralysis, we begin to con ider pir tion pneumonia a possible cause of When aspiration is the trigger,signsofpneumonia can appear after waking up from anesthesia or notuntilmore thanaweeklater.”

“When we’re considering aspiration pneumonia, the patient’s history is usually the first clue that pointsusinthatdirection,” Wheelersaid.“Ifananimal hasahistoryofvomitingor regurgitation, recent sedation or anesthesia, or conditions like laryngeal paralysis, we begin to consider aspiration pneumonia as a possible cause of their symptoms. When aspiration is the trigger,signsofpneumonia can appear right after waking up from anesthesia orsometimesnotuntilmore thanaweeklater.”

4 Treatment for aspirationpneumonia

Oncethecausehasbeen identified, most patients with aspiration pneumonia will undergo a course of antibiotics, since pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection.Occasionally,the infection may be severe enough to merit hospitalizationandoxygensupport.

Oncethecausehasbeen most patients aspiration a course antibiotics, pneumonia is caused a infection.Occasionally, may be severe merit izationandoxygensupport.

While an occasional cough can be normal in healthy and cats, frequent,dailycoughingor heavy b e th ng i a warning sign that pet

shou d b se n by a veterinarian.

While an occasional cough can be normal in healthy dogs and cats, frequent,dailycoughingor heavy breathing is a warning sign that your pet should be seen by a veterinarian.

“Itreally onthe severity of the aspiration, the patient’s immune system, how advanced infection is,” Wheeler said. “Some dogs may do well with just antibiotics gohome the same while others — especially older or those health problems may need moreintensivecare.” 5.Mostpetsrecover

“Itreallydependsonthe severity of the aspiration, thestrengthofthepatient’s immune system, and how advanced the infection is,” Wheeler said. “Some dogs may do well with just antibioticsandcangohome the same day, while others — especially older pets or those with other health problems may need moreintensivecare.”

5.Mostpetsrecover

“If aspiration pneumonia occurs under anesthesia, pets usually recover withoutlastingeffectsonce theinfectionhasresolved,” Wheelersaid.“However,if the aspiration is due to a persistent issue — such as — laryngealparalysis there is a much higher risk of recurrence. In these cases, diagnostics or treatments may be recommended not only to address the pneumonia itself but also to identify and manage the causeoftheaspiration.”

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

“If pneumooccurs under anesthesia, pets recover lasting once infectionhas said.“However, aspiration is due a issue such laryngealparalysis a much higher risk recurrence. In these cases, may be not to address the pneumonia itself but to identify manage the aspiration.” Talk is a service of College Veterinary Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M Stories can viewed on the web at tamu Suggestions for may directed to vmbs editor@tamu.edu.

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Montgomery County, whenitcomestoVeterans,is bar none, amongst the top counties in The Country And still with Veterans Day overamonthaway,tous,for Veterans,well,VeteransDay iseveryday ManyMenand

Ruben Borjas Jr, Columnist/ Opinion Writer

Ruben’s Montgomery Musings

Women who have served Our Nation, in peace, cold andhotwars;thosethathave wounds,mental,physical,or both, and those that serve their fellow Veterans with a passion, we all think about our service each and

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Montgomery County Veterans Helping Veterans

everyday Veterans serve their fellow comrades in all capacities, whether it’s just sitting down and talking, to mentoring those who have gone afoul of the law to taking a plate of food to the older Veterans at events

through the court system with minor offenses. The court understands the circumstances of military service,andtheimplications thatcivilianlifecanhaveon those who have served if theyoffendthelaw Oncea Veteranagreestogothrough the program of intense counseling, medical testing, meeting with mental health personnel and mentors, and attending mandatory court sessions, plus completing thephasesthatthecourtsets; then upon graduation, the Ve

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Kathleen Hamilton, of the 359th District Court in Conroe, and her staff, volunteer their time in holding their bi-weekly docket for over ten years. Eventhebailiffsinhercourt are all Veterans The District Attorney’s office also has prosecutors who work with Judge Hamilton in completing the mission, workingwiththeVeteransin helping to right themselves intheeyesofthelaw Then you have a mental health specialist from the VA, or local non-profit organizations, as well as Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare, which coordinates the Veteran Mentors for the courts, as well as mentors whogointotheVeteransPod at the Montgomery County Jail. JustbeingaVeteranin the county, gives you that extra little step up, even if you have offended the law Nicole Dillon, and her team atTri-County needtotakea bowfortheirefforts. Thank you.

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501(c)(3) and it s slowly building, with a request to start a chapter in Cypress if memoryserves. Ondayswhenoneofus is down with illness, we rally We find out what’s goingon,andgovisit. Ifone passes away we go and pay ourrespects,andifneedsbe read a poem to honor their memory As Veterans, we get to know everyone, a retired U S Marine Lieutenant General officer will have no shame in helping a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer as he changes a bandage on aninjuredfoot. Thatshows real love amongst our Veterans community, amongstourselves.

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ThenyouhaveVeteranswho care for the Veterans who have passed away, making sure their resting places are properly taken care of, to Veteranswhousehumorasa way to heal wounds. We have many Vet owned businesses. Then you have Veterans who help other Vets who need assistance medically whether it is taking them to a doctor's appointment, or to the emergencyroom,ordropby their homes to assist in the healing process following a hospitalization We also have numerous Veterans organizations that take in Veterans who have mental wounds that take years to heal They help Vets to regainapositivegait,taking away an urge for self-harm, to rejoin society to make a difference and help others. Yes,MontgomeryCountyis a very special place. Our reverence for Veterans who have served Our Nation Honorably, in whatever capacity, whatever time, well,itmeanssomething. It warms The Heart, and further deepens Our Commitment to respect and honor those who served so thatwewillremainFreeasa people in The Greatest NationonEarth. We have many in Montgomery County that although they were not in OurNation’smilitary,which isOK,becausenoteveryone isabletoorwantingtomake the commitment, and again, it’sOK,becauseweallhave our part to play in life. But we Veterans owe a special debt of gratitude to those whohavesteppedupintheir dedication to showing us theirgratitudeandlove. As a member of the Lone Star Honor Flight Veterans Group,weshowlovetoJack and Mary McClahan for giving us a place to gather weekly, fellowship, and be with our friends. We thank thecadreofrestaurantswho bring the Vets breakfast in turn each Wednesday: Vernon’s Kuntry Catfish, Clint’s Katfish Katering, Pizza Shack-Montgomery, Amore Rudy s and The Conroe Service League Our Veterans group is the only one in Our Nation that meetsweeklywithbreakfast provided, and each of those restaurants and groups deserves your business Theyareexceptionalintheir giving and are humble in doing their bit to Thank the Veterans.

The concept of a Veterans Court a special

Honorably Discharged Veterans, and are going

There are many Veterans groups in Montgomery County, from the Veterans Administration on down that extend a helping handtomanyVeterans. The county has a Veterans ServiceofficeinConroe,but there are numerous Veteran organizations that have set up their own non-profit programstohelpVeteransin our area with residential programs such as The Birdwell Foundation’s Camp Valor, The Mighty Oaks Foundation FOB Razor Camp Hope amongst others. Of course, the VFW, DAV, and American Legion are all thereaswell. Theorganizations have many graduates that have gone through the programs themselves, graduated, and stayed on to help the next generation of Veteranswhoneedthehelp. The Lone Star Honor FlightVeterans Group has a special group of humorous guys that call themselves ‘The Wisecrack Warriors,’ who sit around telling jokes andinsultingeachotherwith agreatloveforoneanother No one is offended. That’s therules. Ifyoucan’ttakea joke, then you get kicked out The fun has since

And the talking and constant social media presence of Veterans is so important in helping brush away the demons that have robbedsanityfromusinthe past. Justbeingapartofitis really special. If you have lost all emotion over the years, the chances are you can refill that emotional well;tobeabletofeelagain, to make friends, and love again. Not only to love our fellowVeterans,butbuildor repairaloveforthatspecial personinourlives. WeVets are huggers Even the toughestamongstus,thefew with dozens of confirmed kills, once not giving a care atthesightofadeadenemy justfeetaway isnowableto give a hug and shed a tear whileholdinghischildwith thegreatestofeaseandcare. Ittakesyearstoheal,butwe getthere.

they spot him, drop him $5, $10, $20, or $50, so he is abletogrababitetoeat. It’s just something that is done with no regard for payback, for a man who has lived a lifetime of mental and physicalpainforhiswilling service in a foreign land a longtimeago. Of course, no column like this cannot go without mentioning the Father of Montgomery County s Veterans Memorial Flag Park Judge Jimmie C Edwards III, the Chairman of our Veterans Memorial Commission. Wounded in Vietnam as a young U S Marine, losing his legs, and determined enough not to return home until he was abletowalkagain;hisdrive for life leaves many kids in the dust even today As a former State Representative andCountyJudge,hisvision and influence to turn a swamp into the most hallowed ground in Montgomery County is nothing short of amazing It’satestamenttohiswill,in puttingourlittlepieceofThe World on the map. Aplace where Veterans can go in peace and remember, Gold Star Mothers can assemble and meditate on reliving memories with their lost soldiers,allataplacethatis being called ‘A Gift to The Nation.”

Wealsotakecareofour homelessVets,likeVietnam War tunnel rat Jeff in Montgomery A man terrified of confined space, of which a group of followers in Montgomery anytime

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BernhardtWinery’sRobyn Arciapresentstheirnew BulgariaWinethatis scheduledtobeintroduced laterthisyearwitha Bernhardtlabel

offerings while chatting with friends or family, and even though the humidity was up, the feels-like temperature was still fairly tolerable. Theextrawalking this year allowed for much more people watching, as wellasbeingwatched.

Attendees came not only from our region, but from other states, and lands overseas. Even representatives from the Los Angeles Tribune, a website and annual magazine from California were in town, being invited by an influential local. They came to be impressedwiththehundreds of wines available from vineyardsfromCaliforniato Bulgaria, then to Arkansas saké with a fruit taste, and locally brewed beers that celebrated an Oktoberfest party in the heart of The Woodlands.

The restaurants also brought their best tastes forward,withtrulyinspiring and incredible ideas that rocked taste buds. New to the scene was PINCHO, a Miami-based hamburger cha

“ShallWeDance”

innovation in the burger game, with a restaurant just across the highway on the eastsideofI-45onSH242. Of course the usual heavyhittersofareacuisine,ledby DelFrisco’sGrille’sChefof Chefs Winner this year, Edgar Morales; and others like Sorriso and Thistle Draftshop.

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines brought a lovely dessert wine, their 2022 ‘Tower Road J. Lohr Petite Sirah’Paso Robles. And if you don’t know about J Lohr s naming convention, the actual location of where the grapes are grown is workedintothenameofthe wine. Soifthegrapeswere grown on Smith Road? Well, you get the picture. On the nose you get the mixed-berry aroma with some floral notes. It’s very energeticwithtouchesofred and blue berries, along with the Paso Robles grapes. It has a long and enjoyable finish, as well as a nicely balanced structure I’ve tried it before at a private tasting with Cynthia Lohr, and it tastes adorable with

Rjoa Members Supporting The Conroe Symphony Orchestra

byElaineCollings

TheKickOffSeasonfor the Conroe Symphony Orchestrahasbegun!

The Rebel Joan Of Arc ChapterMembershave-as just one of their many goals, the support and promotion of their Community Cultural Arts. The RJOA Chairman of Southern Arts and Literature, LYN HOWARD, is alsoaPastPresidentofthe Friends of the Symphony, andtheConroeSymphony Board.AnotherLongTime

supporter of the Community Arts is RJOA Past H i s t o r i a n M Y R A LISTON, who has given her time, home, contributions, and many-many talents to the Conroe Symphony Orchestra Additionally RJOA ELAINE COLLINGS has served on both of the BoardsoftheCSO&FOS under multiple administrat i o n s R J O A V P CHARLOTTE BELIN continues on the FOS Board and is a Life M

and Chai

Sponsor! Many Members ofRebelJoanOfArc2721, are Season Ticket Holders such as R

EAN MYERS, RJOA Historian (and Songstress) ANITA STEVENS and RJOA Recording Secretary SHELIAWILLIAMSON!

All these wonderful ladiescontinuetoworkfor, and support the Friends of the Symphony, as well as the wonderful Orchestra Concert Events by this outstanding Orchestra and

AREACHURCHES

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

NewLifeAssemblyof God,RabonChapelRoad, Montgomery,936-5883399

BAPTIST

ChurchoftheGood Soldier(BaptistAffiliation),1501NorthFrazier (McKenzie'sBBQ), Conroe,Texas,Phone: 936-494-5775, www.churchofthegoodsold ier.org. Worship:Sunday at10:30am,Sunday School:9:30am HeritageBaptist Church19087LakeMt. PleasantRd,Montgomery 77356

Phone:PastorBear936 448-4027

GaryChapelBaptist Church

POBox125,Montgomery,Texas77356,5525 SpringBranchRoad, Montgomery.713-4781256,SundayBibleClass 10:00am,WorshipService at11:00am. FaithBaptistChurch

Meetsat464McCaleb Rd.

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

SundayEvening Worship6:00p.m.

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

AntiochBaptist,

chocolatecake,especiallyif a chocolate ganache is involved.

Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville brought Bulgarian wines from the Thracian Lowlands that aren’t even on the market yet. One bottle they had forgotten in storage was their 2019 Contour Via Vinera Pinot Noir which proved very rich with straw and cranberry aromas. It is fruityandlight-bodied,with a finish that has some spice about it, which was unexpectedbutwelcomed.

Thistle Draftshop s ChefTrenisShields’brought his ‘Black Garlic Herb Biscuit,’topped with a Bree Crema, layered with a red pepper and orange marmalade. It’satastyconcoction, only made better by the truffle influence, and Trenis vowstouphisgamefornext year Miya’sMunchies’had a nice display with their version of Chicken and Waffles,’ a super sweet and savorydishthatreallystood out, while Local Table brought their ‘Anaheim

their Artistic Director, ConductorGaryLeibst!

It is not to late to get your Tickets at Conroe Symphony.org, and check out this wonderful Season. Next performance will be D

, 2025, 4:00PM, First Methodist Church in Conroe: A JoyousChristmas”…

Basmati Rice with a Pita Chip. The savory chicken stewreallyhithomeandhad some tasters running for a nearby Sauvignon Blanc pairing. This year's Wine and Food Week events were a triumphbringingcloseto21 great years of wonderful memories. Manythanksgo out to H-E-B Constance McDerby, and the Wine Walk crew and volunteers who made the event a great success Wine and Food Week does support some

and The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council Who knows what 2026 holds,butnodoubtitwillbe full of sips and savors that will draw the crowds over andover

Myers,andMyraListon. Submitted by RJOA

Relations:

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AbundantLife

Dobbin,936-597-5560

Mt.CalvaryBaptist,

DacusBaptist,Dacus, ScottRidgeandFM 1097,Montgomery

HoneaBaptistChurch,

Mt.SinaiBaptist, BethelRoad,Montgomery,936-597-4668 UnionGroveBaptist ChurchofRichards,Texas 936-588-1260 FM2854,Montgomery, FM2854,936-7562505

ChurchatMontgomery(GlobalMethodist) OakHillsJrHigh

19190KeenanCutoff Rd. SundayServices 10:30am

MinistriesCornerofFM 149&FM1097W MontgomeryTX77356 Prayer/SundaySchool 9:30amSundayService 11:30amWednesday Pray/BibleStudy6:30pm 20350FM2854 Transformation ChurchMontgomery Montgomery,TX

thewoodlandsmethodist. org/montgomery

Montgomery,TX77316

SacredHeartCatholic, JonesChapelBaptist, dacuschurch@gmail.co m, dacusbaptist@consolidated .netwww.dacusbaptist.org

936-756-8186

About11miNof Montgomery onFM149

SundaySchoolallages 9:45am,ChurchService 11:00am,Wednesday BibleStudyandYouth Group6pm CATHOLIC

CR213,Stoneham, 936-894-2223

281-362-1100 LUTHERAN

St.Mary’s Catholic, FM1774,Plantersville, 936-894-2223

7:45Service St.Joseph’sCatholic, JEWISH

FirstBaptistChurch Hwy105W.,Montgomery,936-597-4230 ChinaGroveBaptist Church,Willis,936-7674744

109N.Frazier,Conroe, OldHwy105,936-5882330 936-449-0845

MontgomeryUnited MethodistChurch Montgomery,TX 77356

22548Highway105 West

Phone: 936-597-6162

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8:45SundaySchool

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RichardsUnited MethodistChurch 6639FM1696Richards WorshipService11AM SundaySchool10AM PorterChapelA.M.E.

ZionChurch,

1308S.Hwy1486, Dobbin, LivingWayChurch,

936-597-5331or936449-5983

2080LongmireRd, Conroe 936-441-8875

PastorDavidWhitaker HopeTabernacle

Meetsat18961Freeport DrMontgomery

936.582.7722

CongregationBeth Shalom,5125 ShadowbendPlace,The Woodlands, GraceLutheran (ELCA), LivingSavior LutheranChurch-LCMS 309PondSt.Montgomery 77356Churchphone:936597-8013Web:

Highway105W.,Lake Conroe,936-588-1944

Admin@TCMontgomer y.org AprilSoundChurch

LighthouseFellowship Church, Sun:10:30am

Montgomery,936-5827700 AprilSound,936-5882832

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

19087Mt.Pleasant CemetaryRd,936-5978921

12400WaldenRd, Walden,936-582-6696

SundaySchoolat 10:00am

Thursday7:30pm SundayWorshipat 6:00pm CommunityAnd Interdenominational

LoneStarCowboy Church

21627EvaSt.Montgomery,TX77356 (936)597-5742Pastors Randy&DarlaWeaver ServiceTimes:Sundays@ 8AM,9:30AM&11AM

Highway105W,Lake Conroe,936-588-4660

CarbonChurch, RiverofLifeChurch,

17156FM1097, Montgomery,936-4494414

CornerstoneChurch, Services9:30and11 a.m. 1011W.Lewis,Conroe, WaldenCommunity Church,

NewBeginningBible Church, 936-756-7792 LakesideBible Church, WaldenChurch.com

18940FreeportDrive 12681FM149 ChurchofSt.John,

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

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

www.thefmchurch.com (936)597-3949

25293TisdaleRoad, Dobbin,Texas Mt.PleasentBaptist Church St.JamestheApostle Episcopal,

TheChurch@Lake Conroe TheGraceChristian OutreachCenter FM149N.,Montgomery,936-449-6807 EPISCOPAL 936-689-3141 Montgomery,TX77356

1803HighlandHollow, Conroe,936-756-8831

6:00pm

Wednesday - 7:00pm Phone: 936-582-4855 Email: cofcmontgomery@consoli dated.net Web: www.cofcmontgomery.org

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

The following vehicles will be auctioned by the Montgomery County Precinct 4

ConstableKenneth“Rowdy”HaydenatMelvinsTowinglocatedat:23643RobertsRd. Ste50,NewCaney,TX77357;832-955-8699onTuesday,October14,2025at8:30amin accordancewiththeTexasAbandonedMotorVehicleAct,Article#4477-9A

PublishedDate:October8,2025

CITATION BYPUBLICATION – CIVIL Cause Number: 25-03-03511

CITATION BYPUBLICATION - CIVIL

Cause Number: 25-04-05747

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService

MelisaMiller BrandiJCroffie

P.OBox2985 5051Westheimer Conroe,Texas77305 Suite1200 HoustonTX77056

THE STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or your attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.onthe Mondaynextfollowingtheexpirationof forty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation andpetition,adefaultjudgmentmaybetakenagainstyou."

To:TheUnknownHeirsofJaneStewart

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's First amended PetitionandRequestforDeclaratoryReliefatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextafterthe expirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday the

th th 8 dayofSeptember 2025beforethe284 JudicialDistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texasat the Courthouse of said County in Conroe, Texas. Said Plaintiff's First Amended Petition and th RequestforDeclaratoryReliefwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe28 dayofApril,2025,inthiscase, numbered25-04-05747onthedocketofsaidcourt.

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: CommunityImprovementAssociationofShadowBay Inc.arePlaintiffs

JaneStewartareDefendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:Thenatureofthissuitisasfollows,to wit: Plaintiff sues defendants to collect delinquent maintenance assessments and for a declarationthatithasavalidlienonthepropertycommonlyknownas13605CommodoreCircle, Willis, Texas 77318 and being legally described as follows: Lot 20, Block 11, Shadow Bay

MelisaMiller CharlesADaughtry P O.Box2985 17044ElCaminoReal Conroe,Texas77305 HoustonTX77058

ClerkoftheCourt AttorneyRequestingService THE STATE OF TEXAS

Subdivision,Section1,AsubdivisionintheNeilMartinSurvey Abstract26,andtheWilliamWeir Survey, Abstract 42, Montgomery County Texas and described in Warranty Deed from Triona Investments, LTD, To W.J. Damincone and Recorded at Clerk's Filed Number 8700524 of the OfficialPublicRecordsofRealPropertyofMontgomeryCounty Texas(the“Property”)asis

To: IronHawkHoldings,LLCa/k/aIronHawkHoldingsSeriesE,DavidBarnett

YouareherebycommandedtoappearbyfilingawrittenanswertothePlaintiff'sThirdAmended Petitionatorbefore10:00A.M.oftheMondaynextaftertheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthe dateofissuanceofthiscitationthesamebeingMonday the3rddayofNovember 2025beforethe 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas at the Courthouse of said County in Conroe,Texas.SaidPlaintiff'sThirdAmendedPetitionwasfiledinsaidcourtonthisthe18thday ofAugust,2025,inthiscase,numbered25-03-03511onthedocketofsaidcourt.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: "You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or your attorneydoesnotfileawrittenanswerwiththeclerkwhoissuedthiscitationby10:00a.m.onthe Mondaynextfollowingtheexpirationofforty-twodaysafterthedateofissuanceofthiscitation,a default judgment maybetakenagainst you."Inaddition tofiling awrittenanswer withtheclerk, youmayberequiredtomakeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosures generally mustbemadenolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.Findout moreatTexasLawHelp.org. WaldenonLakeConroeCommunityImprovementAssociationarePlaintiffs

Thenamesofthepartiestothecauseareasfollows: and Iron Hawk Holdings, LLC a/k/a Iron Hawk Holdings Series E; David Barnett are Defendants

Abriefstatementofthenatureofthissuitisasfollows,towit:Thenatureofthissuitisasfollows,to wit: Plaintiff sued Defendants for delinquent HOA Assessments as to the e Property legally described as: Unit No. 808, Building Letter H, the 18th Walden Condominium, a condominium project in Montgomery County, Texas, together with the limited common elements, and an undivided interest in and to the general common elements, as some are defined in the condominiumdeclarationthereof,inVolume1,Page581,CondominiumRecordsofMontgomery CountyClerk'sFileNo(s).8003593,8138313,and8325396asismorefullyshownbyPlaintiff's ThirdAmendedPetitiononfileinthissuit.

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw,and themandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthis the18thdayofSeptember 2025.

(SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:/s/PatriciaIvey 9/18/20252:19:29PM

PatriciaIvey,Deputy

PublishedDates:September24,2025,October1,8,15,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mattie Olive Lilley,Deceased,wereissuedonJuly16,2025,inCauseNo.25-48459-P,pendinginProbateCourt #1,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to:KarenLilleyBass.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw

DATEDthe1 dayofOctober 2025

c/o: KarenLilleyBass,21064VelmaLn.,PorterTX77365.

DATEDSeptember30,2025.

/s/JulieRinkerGrandinetti

JulieRinkerGrandinetti

AttorneyforKarenLilleyBass

StateBarNo.: 24062480

223SimontonSt.,Conroe,TX 77301 Phone: (936)441-9969,Fax: (936)756-9966

PublishedDate:October8,2025

CaseNo.25-48746-P

NoticeisherebygiventhatonSeptember4,2025,anOrderAdmittingWilltoProbatewas grantedinproceedingsintheProbateCourtNo.1ofMontgomeryCounty,Texas. AllpersonshavingclaimsagainsttheEstateofJaninePauletteAndreGreenfieldarehereby required to present the same to the said Independent Executor of said Estate, Kory Kittell, at 4302 StallionBrookLane,Spring,TX77388,withinthetimeprescribedbylaw JANINEPAULETTEANDREGREENFIELD, § NO.1

NOTICETOCREDITORS

DATEDthe1 dayofOctober 2025.

KoryKittellAttorney fortheEstateofJaninePauletteAndreGreenfield,Deceased

StateBarNo.24110093

4302StallionBrookLaneSpring,TX77388(281)854-8932

PublishedDate:October8,2025

Theofficerexecutingthiswritshallpromptlyservethesameaccordingtorequirementsoflaw and themandatesthereof,andmakedueasthelawdirects.

IssuedandgivenundermyhandandtheSealofsaidCourt,atofficeinConroeTexas,thisonthis the23rddayofJuly 2025

(SEALDistrictCourt,MontgomeryCounty,Texas)

MelisaMiller,DistrictClerk

MontgomeryCounty Texas By:/s/PatriciaIvey 7/23/20252:45:32PM

PATRICIAIVEY

PublishedDates:September17,24andOctober1,8,2025

CITATION BYPUBLICATION/POSTING - FAMILYCODE

MelisaMiller DonnicaMarieBlackful Cause Number: 18-03-03164

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYREQUESTINGTHESERVICE

P.O.Box2985 19901SouthwestFreeway

Conroe,TX77305 SugarLand,TX77479

THE STATE OF TEXAS

You have been sued. You may employ an attorney If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expirationoftwentydaysafteryouwereservedthiscitationandpetition,adefaultjudgmentmay betakenagainstyou.Inadditiontofilingawrittenanswerwiththeclerk,youmayberequiredto makeinitialdisclosurestotheotherpartiesofthissuit.Thesedisclosuresgenerallymustbemade nolaterthan30daysafteryoufileyouranswerwiththeclerk.FindoutmoreatTexaslawHelp.org.

The petition of State of Texas, Petitioner was filed in the 418th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas, on this the 13th day ofAugust, 2025, against Lil'Percy Dy'Amonta ColeRespondent(s)numbered18-03-03164andentitled

To:Lil'PercyDy'AmontaColeandtoallwhomitmayconcern,Respondent(s), IntheInterestofRileyJosiahLeeHood

ThesuitrequeststhatPetitiontoModifyParent-ChildRelationship,allasismorefullyshowninthe Petitiononfileinthiscause.

The date and place of birth of the children who is (are) the subject of suit is/are, 10/22/2017, UnknownPlaceofBirthRileyJosiahLeeHood

The Court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the children interest which will be binding to you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the childrenadoption.

Issued and given under my hand seal of said Court at Conroe, Texas on this the 16th day of September,2025. (SEAL,DistrictCourtofMontgomeryCounty Texas)

MelisaMiller DistrictClerk NasyimSegal,Deputy MontgomeryCounty Texas

By:/s/NasyimSegal 9/16/202510:42:15AM

PublishedDates:September17,24,October1,8,2025

CITATION BYPUBLICATION

APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP

CLERKOFTHECOURT ATTORNEYOFRECORD

L.BRANDONSTEINMANN ROBERTMARKOWITZ

POBOX959 18735WESTCOOLBREEZE

CONROETX77305 MONTGOMERYTX77356

TO:TheunknownheirsoftheESTATEOF:TERRYLEEBUTLER,Deceased THE STATE OF TEXAS

GREETING:

You are commanded to appear and answer to the Application for Determination of Heirship filedbyLeslieButler atorbefore10O'clockA.M.ofthefirstMondayaftertheexpirationofTen (10)daysfromthedateofPublicationofthisCitation,beforetheHonorableProbateCourt#1of MontgomeryCounty attheCourthouseinConroe,Texas.SaidapplicationwasfiledonOctober 06,2025. 25-49129-P

Thefilenumberofsaidmatterbeing:25-49129-P

Thestylebeing:ESTATEOF:TERRYLEEBUTLER

Thenatureofsaidproceedingbeingsubstantiallyasfollows,towit:

Determinewhotheheirsandonlyheirsofthedecedentareandtheirrespectivesharesand interests in this estate; that no appraisers be appointed; and for all other relief to which applicantmaybeentitled.

GivenundermyhandandsealofsaidCourtinConroe,Texasonthisthe7thdayofOctober 2025.

(SEAL,ProbateCourt#1) L.BrandonSteinmann,CountyClerk

MontgomeryCounty Texas CharlotteForbes 10/7/20259:14:00AM

NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersofIndependentAdministrationfortheEstateof Clifford Davis Lewis, III, Deceased, were issued on October 2, 2025, in Cause No. 25-48537-P pendingintheProbateCourtNo:ONE,MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to:ChristineBarrick.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are requiredtopresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw

c/o: RobertS.Griffin AttorneyatLaw

400W DavisSt.,Ste200

Conroe,TX 77301

DATEDthe6thdayofOctober,2025.

//s//RobertS.Griffin

RobertS.Griffin NOTICETOCREDITORS

AttorneyforChristineBarrick

StateBarNo.: 24075836

400W DavisSt.,Ste200

Conroe,TX 77301

Telephone: (936)539-1011

Facsimile: (936)539-1002

Email: robert@gchlawyers.com

PublishedDate:October8,2025 www.MontgomeryCountyNews.net

CharlotteForbes,DeputyClerk PublishedDate:October8,2025

NOTICETOCREDITORS

NoticeisherebygiventhatoriginalLettersTestamentaryfortheEstateofSusanDiendaCastillo, Deceased,wereissuedonAugust28,2025inCauseNo.25-48656-P,pendingintheProbateCourtNo.One, MontgomeryCounty,Texas,to:RoyB.Castillo. AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstthisEstatewhichiscurrentlybeingadministeredarerequired topresentthemtotheundersignedwithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribedbylaw c/o:KevinA.Forsberg

AttorneyatLaw

15899Highway105West

DATEDthe1stdayofOctober2025

/s/KEVINAFORSBERG

AttorneyforRoyB.Castillo

StateBarNo.:24009204

PublishedDate:October8,2025 Montgomery TX 77356

15899Highway105West Montgomery,TX 77356

Facsimile:(936)588-6229 Telephone:(936)588-6226

E-mail:kevin@forsberglaw.net

Notice for Publication

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF UNDINE TEXAS, LLC TO AMEND ITS CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE WATER UTILITY SERVICE IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY,TEXAS

UndineTexas,LLChasfiledanapplicationwiththePublicUtilityCommissionofTexastoamendits water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) No. 13260 for the provision of retail water utilityserviceinMontgomeryCounty Texas.

UndineTexasEnvironmental,LLChasfiledanapplicationwiththePublicUtilityCommissionofTexasto amenditssewerCertificateofConvenienceandNecessity(CCN)No.20816fortheprovisionofretailsewer utilityserviceinMontgomeryCounty Texas.

TherequestedareaoverlapsthedistrictboundariesofEastMontgomeryCountyImprovementDistrictand San Jacinto River Authority If these districts do not request a public hearing, the Commission shall determine that the district is consenting to Undine Texas Environmental's request to provide retail sewer utilityserviceintherequestedarea.

Therequestedareaislocatedapproximately1.8milessoutheastofdowntownRomanForest,Texas, andisgenerallyboundedonthenorthbyCoachLightWay;ontheeastbyWillabyRoad;onthesouth byStateHighway99;andonthewestbyTimberlineLane.

Therequestedareaincludes0customerconnectionsandapproximately199.1acresofuncertificated areatoamend(add)toCCNNo.13260.Theapplicationproposestheadditionofapproximately199.1 acrestoCCNNo.13260. TherequestedareaoverlapsthedistrictboundariesofEastMontgomeryCountyImprovementDistrict andSanJacintoRiverAuthority Ifthesedistrictsdonotrequestapublichearing,theCommission shalldeterminethatthedistrictisconsentingtoUndine Texas'requesttoprovideretailwaterutility serviceintherequestedarea.

Acopy of the maps showing the requested area are available at: 17681 Telge Rd., Cypress TX 77429

Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought should contact the Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 13326, Austin, Texas 78711-3326, or call the Public Utility Commission at (512) 936-7120 or (888) 782-8477. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contactthecommissionthroughRelayTexasat1-800-735-2989*.Thedeadlineforinterventioninthe proceeding is (30 days from the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer). You must send a letter requesting intervention to the commissionwhichisreceivedbythatdate.

Thelettermustincludetheperson'sname,address,emailaddress,andfaxnumber ifapplicable. *Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) may contact the commission directlyat(512)936-7136.

Ifavalidpublichearingisrequested,theCommissionwillrefertheapplicationtotheStateOfficeof AdministrativeHearings(SOAH)forahearing. Ifnosettlementisreachedandanevidentiaryhearing isheld,SOAHwillsubmitarecommendationtotheCommissionforafinaldecision. Anevidentiary hearingisalegalproceedingsimilartoaciviltrialinstatedistrictcourt.

Alandownerwithatractoflandatleast25acresormore,thatispartiallyorwhollylocatedwithinthe requestedarea,mayfileawrittenrequestwiththeCommissiontobeexcludedfromtherequestedarea (“opt-out”)within(30)daysfromthedatethatnoticewasprovidedbytheUtility Alllandowneroptoutrequestsmustincludethecommissiondocketnumber,CCNnumber,thetotalacreagetoremove from the requested area, a sealed or embossed metes and bounds description or survey of the landowner's tract of land, and the landowner's name, address, email address and fax number if applicable.

Alandownerthatoptsoutfromtherequestedareareleasestheapplicant'sobligationtoprovideretail waterutilityservicetotheremovedlandforanyreason.

Personswhowishtorequestthisoptionshouldfiletherequireddocumentswiththe:

PublicUtilityCommissionofTexas

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1701N.Congress,P O.Box13326

Austin,TX 78711-3326

Inaddition,thelandownermustalsosendacopyoftheoptoutrequesttotheUtility Staffmayrequest additionalinformationregardingyourrequest.

Sideseainformaciónenespañol,puedellamaral1-888-782-8477.

PublishedDates:October8,15,2025

TEXASCOMMISSIONONENVIRONMENTALQUALITY

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMITRENEWALPERMITNO.WQ0015819001APPLICATION.A& M Interests, Inc., 1519 NorthFrazierStreet,Conroe,Texas77301,hasappliedtotheTexasCommissiononEnvironmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ0015819001 (EPAI.D. No. TX0139548) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 60,000 gallons per day The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located approximately 2,100 feet East of the Intersection of Deer Lake Lodge RoadandFarm-toMarketRoad2854,inthecityofConroe,inMontgomeryCounty Texas77356.The dischargerouteisfromtheplantsitetoanunnamedtributary;thencetoMoundCreek:thencetoLake Creek.TCEQreceivedthisapplicationonAugust26,2024.Thepermitapplicationwillbeavailable for viewing and copying at Montgomery County Clerk's Office, 210 West Davis Street, Suite 100, Conroe,inMontgomeryCounty,Texaspriortothedatethisnoticeispublishedinthenewspaper The application,includinganyupdates,andassociatednoticesareavailableelectronicallyatthefollowing webpage: https://wwwtceq texas gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications Thislinktoanelectronicmapofthesiteorfacility'sgenerallocationisprovidedasapubliccourtesy and not part of the application or notice For the exact location refer to the application https://gisweb tceq texas gov/LocationMapper/?marker -95 622222,30 318611&level 18

ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE NOTICE. Alternative language notice in Spanish is available at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications. El aviso de

https://www.tceq texas gov/permitting/wastewater/pending-permits/tpdes-applications

ADDITIONAL NOTICE TCEQs Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical reviewoftheapplicationiscomplete,theExecutiveDirectormayprepareadraftpermitandwillissue apreliminarydecisionontheapplication.NoticeoftheApplicationandPreliminaryDecisionwillbe published and mailed to those who are on the county wide mailing list and to those who are on the mailinglistforthisapplication.Thatnoticewillcontainthedeadlineforsubmittingpubliccomments. PUBLICCOMMENT/PUBLICMEETING.Youmaysubmitpubliccommentsorrequestapublic meetingonthisapplication.Thepurposeofapublicmeetingistoprovidetheopportunitytosubmit commentsortoaskquestionsabouttheapplication.TCEQwillholdapublicmeetingiftheExecutive Directordeterminesthatthereisasignificantdegreeofpublicinterestintheapplicationorifrequested by a local legislator A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTEDCASEHEARING.Afterthedeadlineforsubmittingpubliccomments,theExecutive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significantpubliccomments.Unlesstheapplicationisdirectlyreferredforacontestedcasehearing, theresponsetocomments,andtheExecutiveDirector'sdecisionontheapplication,willbemailedto everyone who submitted public comments and to those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director's decision and for requesting a contested case hearing.A contestedcasehearingisalegalproceedingsimilartoaciviltrialinstatedistrictcourt.TOREQUEST ACONTESTEDCASEHEARING,YOUMUSTINCLUDETHEFOLLOWINGITEMSINYOUR REQUEST:yourname,address,phonenumber;applicant'snameandproposedpermitnumber;the locationanddistanceofyourproperty/activitiesrelativetotheproposedfacility;aspecificdescription ofhowyouwouldbeadverselyaffectedbythefacilityinawaynotcommontothegeneralpublic;alist of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period and, the statement "[I/we] requestacontestedcasehearing."Iftherequestforcontestedcasehearingisfiledonbehalfofagroup or association the request must designate the groups representative for receiving future correspondence;identifybynameandphysicaladdressanindividualmemberofthegroupwhowould be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regardingtheaffectedmember'slocationanddistancefromthefacilityoractivity;explainhowand why the member would be affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevanttothegroup'spurpose.Followingthecloseofallapplicablecommentandrequestperiods,the ExecutiveDirectorwillforwardtheapplicationandanyrequestsforreconsiderationorforacontested casehearingtotheTCEQCommissionersfortheirconsiderationatascheduledCommissionmeeting. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submittedintheirtimelycommentsthatwerenotsubsequentlywithdrawn.Ifahearingisgranted,the subjectofahearingwillbelimitedtodisputedissuesoffactormixedquestionsoffactandlawrelating torelevantandmaterialwaterqualityconcernssubmittedduringthecommentperiod.TCEQmayact onanapplicationtorenewapermitfordischargeofwastewaterwithoutprovidinganopportunityfora contestedcasehearingifcertaincriteriaaremet.MAILINGLIST Ifyousubmitpubliccomments,a requestforacontestedcasehearingorareconsiderationoftheExecutiveDirector'sdecision,youwill beaddedtothemailinglistforthisspecificapplicationtoreceivefuturepublicnoticesmailedbythe OfficeoftheChiefClerk.Inaddition,youmayrequesttobeplacedon:(1)thepermanentmailinglist foraspecificapplicantnameandpermitnumber;and/or(2)themailinglistforaspecificcounty Ifyou wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners' IntegratedDatabaseatwww.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid.Searchthedatabaseusingthepermitnumberfor this application which is provided at the top of this notice AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at https://www14 tceq texas gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105,

Therequestedareaislocatedapproximately1.8milessoutheastofdowntownRomanForest,Texas,andis generally bounded on the north by Coach LightWay; on the east byWillaby Road; on the south by State Highway99;andonthewestbyTimberlineLane.

Therequestedareaincludes0customerconnectionsandapproximately199.1acresofuncertificatedareato amend(add)toCCNNo.20816.Theapplicationproposestheadditionofapproximately199.1acrestoCCN No.20816.

Acopyofthemapsshowingtherequestedareaareavailableat:17681TelgeRd,CypressTX77429

PersonswhowishtointerveneintheproceedingorcommentuponactionsoughtshouldcontactthePublic UtilityCommission,P.O.Box13326,Austin,Texas78711-3326,orcallthePublicUtilityCommissionat (512)936-7120or(888)782-8477.Hearing-andspeech-impairedindividualsmaycontactthecommission throughRelayTexasat1-800-735-2989*.Thedeadlineforinterventionintheproceedingis(30daysfrom the mailing or publication of notice, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise provided by the presiding officer).Youmustsendaletterrequestinginterventiontothecommissionwhichisreceivedbythatdate.

Thelettermustincludetheperson'sname,address,emailaddress,andfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

*Hearing-andspeech-impairedindividualswithtexttelephones(TTY)maycontactthecommissiondirectly at(512)936-7136.

If a valid public hearing is requested, the Commission will refer the application to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a hearing. If no settlement is reached and an evidentiary hearing is held,SOAHwillsubmitarecommendationtotheCommissionforafinaldecision. Anevidentiaryhearingis alegalproceedingsimilartoaciviltrialinstatedistrictcourt.

A landowner with a tract of land at least 25 acres or more, that is partially or wholly located within the requestedarea,mayfileawrittenrequestwiththeCommissiontobeexcludedfromtherequestedarea(“optout”)within(30)daysfromthedatethatnoticewasprovidedbytheUtility Alllandowneropt-outrequests mustincludethecommissiondocketnumber,CCNnumber,thetotalacreagetoremovefromtherequested area,asealedorembossedmetesandboundsdescriptionorsurveyofthelandowner'stractofland,andthe landowner'sname,address,emailaddressandfaxnumber,ifapplicable.

Alandownerthatoptsoutfromtherequestedareareleasestheapplicant'sobligationtoprovideretailsewer utilityservicetotheremovedlandforanyreason.

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Personswhowishtorequestthisoptionshouldfiletherequireddocumentswiththe: 1701N.Congress,P O.Box13326

PublicUtilityCommissionofTexas Austin,TX 78711-3326

In addition, the landowner must also send a copy of the opt out request to the Utility Staff may request additionalinformationregardingyourrequest.

Sideseainformaciónenespañol,puedellamaral1-888-782-8477.

PublishedDates:October8,15,2025

ComisióndeCalidadAmbientaldelEstadodeTexas

AVISODERECIBODELASOLICITUDYELINTENTODEOBTENERPERMISOPARALA CALIDADDELAGUARENOVACIONPERMISONO.WQ0015819001

SOLICITUD.A& M Interests, Inc., 1519 North Frazier Street, Conroe, Texas 77301 ha solicitado a la ComisióndeCalidadAmbientaldelEstadodeTexas(TCEQ)pararenovarelPermisoNo.WQ0015819001 (EPAI.D.No.TX0139548)delSistemadeEliminacióndeDescargasdeContaminantesdeTexas(TPDES) paraautorizarladescargadeaguasresidualestratadasenunvolumenquenosobrepasaunflujopromedio diario de 60,000 galones por día. La planta está ubicada aproximadamente 2,100 pies al este de la interseccióndeDeerLakeLodgeRoadyFarm-to-MarketRoad2854,enelCondadodeMontgomery Texas. Larutadedescargaesdelsitiodelaplantaahastaunafluentesinnombre;deallíaMoundCreek:deallía Lake Creek. La TCEQ recibió esta solicitud el 26 de agosto de 2024. La solicitud para el permiso estará disponibleparaleerlaycopiarlaenlaOficinadelSecretariodelCondadodeMontgomery 210WestDavis Street, Suite 100, Conroe, en el Condado de Montgomery,Texas antes de la fecha de publicación de este aviso en el periódico. La aplicación incluidas las actualizacionesy los avisos asociados están disponibles electrónicamente en la siguiente pagina web: https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=95.622222,30.318611&level=18Esteenlaceaunmapaelectrónicodelaubicacióngeneraldelsitioodela instalaciónesproporcionadocomounacortesíaynoespartedelasolicitudodelaviso.Paralaubicación exacta consulte la solicitud https://gisweb tceq texas gov/LocationMapper/?marker95.622222,30.318611&level=18

AVISO ADICIONAL El Director Ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que la solicitud es administrativamente completa y conducirá una revisión técnica de la solicitud. Después de completar la revisión técnica, el Director Ejecutivo puede preparar un borrador del permiso y emitirá una Decisión Preliminarsobrelasolicitud.Elavisodelasolicitudyladecisiónpreliminarseránpublicadosyenviado alosqueestánenlalistadecorreodelaspersonasalolargodelcondadoquedeseanrecibirlosavisosy los que están en la lista de correo que desean recibir avisos de esta solicitud. El aviso dará la fecha límiteparasometercomentariospúblicos.

COMENTARIOPUBLICO/REUNIONPUBLICA.Ustedpuedepresentarcomentariospúblicoso pedirunareuniónpúblicasobreestasolicitud.Elpropósitodeunareuniónpúblicaesdarlaoportunidad depresentarcomentariosohacerpreguntasacercadelasolicitud.LaTCEQrealizaunareuniónpúblicasiel DirectorEjecutivodeterminaquehayungradodeinteréspúblicosuficienteenlasolicitudosiunlegislador locallopide.Unareuniónpúblicanoesunaaudienciaadministrativadelocontencioso.

OPORTUNIDADDEUNAAUDIENCIAADMINISTRATIVADELOCONTENCIOSO.Despuésdel plazo para presentar comentarios públicos, el Director Ejecutivo considerará todos los comentarios apropiados y preparará una respuesta a todo los comentarios públicos esenciales, pertinentes, o significativos A menos que la solicitud haya sido referida directamente a una audiencia administrativadelocontencioso,larespuestaaloscomentariosyladecisióndelDirectorEjecutivo sobrelasolicitudseránenviadosporcorreoatodoslosquepresentaronuncomentariopúblicoyalas personasqueestánenlalistapararecibiravisossobreestasolicitud.Siserecibencomentarios,elaviso tambiénproveeráinstruccionesparapedirunareconsideracióndeladecisióndelDirectorEjecutivoy para pedir una audiencia administrativa de lo contencioso. Una audiencia administrativa de lo contenciosoesunprocedimientolegalsimilaraunprocedimientolegalcivilenuntribunaldedistritodel estado.

PARASOLICITARUNAAUDIENCIADECASOIMPUGNADO,USTEDDEBEINCLUIRENSU SOLICITUDLOSSIGUIENTESDATOS:sunombre,dirección,ynúmerodeteléfono;elnombredel solicitanteynúmerodelpermiso;laubicaciónydistanciadesupropiedad/actividadconrespectoala instalación; una descripción específica de la forma cómo usted sería afectado adversamente por el sitio de una manera no común al público en general; una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios; y la declaración "[Yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamosunaaudienciadecasoimpugnado".Sipresentalapeticiónparaunaaudienciade caso impugnado de parte de un grupo o asociación, debe identificaruna persona que representa al grupopararecibircorrespondenciaenelfuturo;identificarelnombreyladireccióndeunmiembro del grupo que sería afectado adversamente por la planta o la actividad propuesta; proveer la informaciónindicadaanteriormenteconrespectoalaubicacióndelmiembroafectadoysudistancia delaplantaoactividadpropuesta;explicarcómoyporquéelmiembroseríaafectado;yexplicarcómo losinteresesqueelgrupodeseaprotegersonpertinentesalpropósitodelgrupo.

Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el Director Ejecutivoenviarálasolicitudycualquierpeticiónparareconsideraciónoparaunaaudienciadecaso impugnadoalosComisionadosdelaTCEQparasuconsideraciónduranteunareuniónprogramada delaComisión.LaComisiónsólopuedeconcederunasolicituddeunaaudienciadecasoimpugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad del agua que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios.Siciertoscriteriossecumplen,laTCEQpuedeactuarsobreunasolicitudpararenovar unpermisosinproveerunaoportunidaddeunaaudienciaadministrativadelocontencioso.

LISTADECORREO.Sisometecomentariospúblicos,unpedidoparaunaaudienciaadministrativadelo contenciosoounareconsideracióndeladecisióndelDirectorEjecutivo,laOficinadelSecretarioPrincipal enviaráporcorreolosavisospúblicosenrelaciónconlasolicitud.Ademas,puedepedirquelaTCEQponga su nombre en una or mas de las listas correos siguientes (1) la lista de correo permanente para recibir los avisos de el solicitanteindicadopor nombre y número del permiso específicoy/o (2) la listade correo de todaslassolicitudesenuncondadoespecifico.Sideseaqueseagregasunombreenunadelaslistasdesigne cuallista(s)yenviaporcorreosupedidoalaOficinadelSecretarioPrincipaldelaTCEQ.

CONTACTOS E INFORMACIÓN A LAAGENCIA. Todos los comentarios públicos y solicitudes deben ser presentadas electrónicamente vía http://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/o por escritodirigidosalaComisióndeTexasdeCalidadAmbiental,OficialdelaSecretaría(OfficeofChief Clerk),MC105,P.O.Box13087,Austin,Texas78711-3087.Tengaencuentaquecualquierinformación personalqueustedproporcione,incluyendosunombre,númerodeteléfono,direccióndecorreoelectrónico ydirecciónfísicapasaránaformarpartedelregistropúblicodelaAgencia.Paraobtenermásinformación acercadeestasolicituddepermisooelprocesodepermisos,llamealprogramadeeducaciónpúblicadela TCEQ,gratis,al1-800-687-4040.SideseainformaciónenEspañol,puedellamaral1-800-687-4040. TambiénsepuedeobtenerinformaciónadicionaldelA&MInterests,Inc.aladirecciónindicadaarribao llamandoaMr MichaelKarimaghaei,Owneral281-827-4908.

MCN’s‘VeteranoftheWeek’JoeFlores

byRubenBorjas,Jr

This week’s Veteran is Joe Flores, who served in the U.S.Army from 19441946. Joe recently turned 100 years old at the Worthington Manor in Conroe,atapartygivenby his friends and family Many of his friends and family came in from as far away from Arizona, Illinois, and Missouri. It was a joyful reunion for Flores with those loved ones and the residents of WorthingtonManor Joeis still very active in walking over one mile per day

aroundthemanorwithonly the assistance of a cane. Floresservedwiththe84th Infantry Division during World War II arriving in Europe in 1944 following the D-Day Invasion of France. Joearrivedonthe French-Belgium border in late1944andwasassigned to the 84th Infantry Division,andwasthrustin the Rhineland, or the tailend of the Siegfried Line Campaign. From there he went straight to Ardennes-Alsace, which involved the Battle of the Bulge, the last major Germ

campaignofthewar Asan Infantryman the battle conditions for soldiers were bone-chilling from mid-December, with the soldiers'constantexposure to the weather conditions, having horrendous effects on the body The ground wassofrozenthatcreating foxholesforcoverwasnear impossible. Near the end of The Bulge, his unit was near the town of Houffalize, Belgium, east of Luxembourg, and about 23 kilometers northeast of Bastogne. From there, Flores went into Central Germanywiththedivision,

marching his way across Germany, winding up on the Elbe River north of Berlin. Inearly1946,Joe’s division returned to the United States, and he was

mustered out of theArmy Joe began working with Owens-Illinois Plastics Division, first starting out as a bookkeeper, then workinghiswayuptoatop

week’s Joe Flores, served in U.S.Army at Manor aparty and friends family in away was a reunion for loved Worthington one the assistance with Division War Europe arrivedon and the and thrust or the Siegfried Line Campaign. From he last major e v the with effects sofrozen end Bulge, he ow and went winding Elbe River early Joe’s and working starting out top

LocalChapterMembers attend129thAnnual Convention

The Thomas Jefferson

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Chapter of the Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, chapter members attended the 129thAnnual ConventioninFortWorth,Texas,it washeld October2-5,2025.

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The Stubbs chapter received many certificates a

and Congratulations on being MCNs ‘Veteran of theWeek’.

threemembers newspaper sing in the Texas Belles Choir, one member writes essays and poems and one member received the Sidney Lanier medal for a playshewrote.

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“MissJamieissucha lovely lady, ” said Bartholet.“Shebabysitted my next door neighbors children, when Ed and I werebringingupourboys inSunsetRidge.”

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