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Submitted by Jan. 8, 2014. Evelyn FISHING Marie Dammann also raised her niece, principal Hughes Linda Stephenson as her own daughter from the REPORT Psalm 90, verse 10 time she was four months for Anahuac tells us that God has old in 1956 until adult- Trinity Bay granted to most 70 years hood. Linda now recip- Elementary GOOD. 72-74 degrees. of life and some by rea- rocates that devotion by Check local ordinances son of strength are grant- staying close to Evelyn related to the current pan- ed 80. Well, God sure to meet whatever need demic as well as the status packed a powerful por- she might have. School of the location you plan on tion of strength inside the I had the privilege of fishing. All city facilities small stature of Linnie meeting Evelyn when I By Sue have been closed. The Evelyn Stephenson began driving a school Hawthorne strong suits of this bay have Standley who is set to bus for Anahuac ISD Contributing been and always will be turn 98 on May 11th, around 1985 and what an Writer wade fishing shorelines 2020! Evelyn was born honor it was. Even with artificial baits or drift to Jessie Ralph though I worked with fishing the open bay over Latisha Stephenson and Ruby Evelyn I didn’t know her (Tish) shell reefs & wells from the Gena Stphenson (nee as intimately as many of boat for speckled trout and Nelson) on May 11, 1922 you have and much of Fitgerald redfish. Flounder are good in Corpus Christi, Texas what I will share here Powell was on minnow around the and moved to Smith comes from her friend named the new rocks. Point, Texas when she and cousin, Necil Kelley; Anahuac East Galveston Bay was five years old. I former bus barn boss, Elementary principal April 27. She GOOD. 75-76 degrees. wasn’t around at the time Monroe Kruezer; daugh- replaces Julia Hall, who is retiring Reopening will occur on of her birth, but I’d be ter, Davonna; and niece, Contributed photo from Anahuac ISD. willing to bet she hit the Linda. May 1st. Until then, The Evelyn Standley with her great-grandson Garrett Powell served as Kindergarten City of Galveston has closed ground running and has After graduation from all beach park amenities. kept that pace for most of college Evelyn secured a teacher for 11 years before coming Fishing piers and charter her life. If we see the job with Anahuac ISD as have it on good authority the water on her long trip to Anahuac where she taught Pre-K fishing operations are pro- subtle hints of her slow- director of the Food she did not have a driv- to Anahuac. Kruezer ESL for two years. hibited. In addition, the fol- ing down now it is cer- Services Department and er’s license when she also said the road leading She also served AISD as Literacy lowing west end beach tainly not by any choice drove a school bus for began driving”. In the out of Smith Point was in winter when it was freez- pretty poor condition in Coach, ELAR Lead teacher and access points are closed to of her own. Evelyn mar- 42-1/2 years beginning Interventionist for two years before vehicular traffic: The north ried Morris Standley on in 1945. In the summer ing, Evelyn would drain the early days and when and south side of the San Sept. 9, 1940 and they when school was out you the radiator when she it rained it was safer to being named Academic Dean at Luis Pass bridge, Salt Cedar had one son, Ronald could find her working finished her evening run drive in the pastures than Anahuac Elementary in 2019. Dr. access point, access Morris ‘Ronnie’ ‘Pops’ side by side with her hus- and store the water in the on roadway. Evelyn was The new principal earned a point number 35 which is Standley who blessed band on their 40-foot house to prevent it from known for leaving the Master’s Degree in Education just to the east of the house Evelyn with two grand- shrimp boat. freezing and busting the treacherous road and hop Leadership with Principal’s at 24125 FM 3005 and sons and a granddaugh- Monroe Kruezer said radiator. In the morning onto private property, Estuary Drive at the beach. she would return it to the (the owners of said prop- Certification from Stephen F. ter; Morris Dwayne “when Evelyn started Austin University in 2018. ‘Woody’ Standley, Dustin driving for the school radiator and place a erty will remain name- West Galveston Bay Lynn Standley, and district she drove a hand-cut piece of card- less!). She would choose Powell and her husband Justin, a GOOD. 75-76 degrees. board over the front of her route through the teacher/coach at Lee High School Reopening will occur on Davonna Marie Standley. 9-panel wagon, keep this Ronnie passed away on under your hat, but, I the radiator to keep the May 1st. Until then, The frigid air from freezing STANDLEY- 2A NEW PRINCIPAL-5A City of Galveston has closed all beach park amenities. Fishing piers and charter fishing operations are pro- Commissioners meet remotely for court hibited. In addition, the fol- lowing west end beach access points are closed to By Sue Hawthorne and 16 of those cases have recovered. She help stop the spread. vehicular traffic: The north and south side of the San Contributing Writer added that 690 citizens have been tested. She also reported that her department has Luis Pass bridge, Salt Cedar Editors Note: As of press date there are received a $250,000 grant “to hire contact Dr. access point, access Chambers County Commissioners Court now 45 confirmed cases, with 37 recovered tracers and beef up our ability in the coun- point number 35 which is met remotely again April 27, streaming the and one hospitalized with a total of 885 ty.” just to the east of the house meeting via YouTube to the public. people tested. Bess said that each COVID-19 case in the at 24125 FM 3005 and Estuary Drive at the beach. County Health Services Director Mary “Our hope is that people continue social county is thoroughly investigated, including Beth Bess gave an update of COVID-19 in distancing and good hygiene practices,” notifying those who may have been in con- the county. She said as of April 27, the Bess said. 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houstonmethodist.org/hereforyou I 281.428.2273 The Progress 2A Wednesday • May 6, 2020 community ChambersWARNS STANDLEY TURNING 98 ChambersWARNS allows the county to send phone calls and email messages to the community. While we have a Continued from front page database of all landlines via the 911 system, we do not have -pastures carefully heading from Smith Point Fire Department Evelyn has a great love of travel and persons cell phones unless you register with knoll to knoll and when the road Founder and Volunteer since its incep- has indulged herself. She made a trip ChambersWARNS via the below link. became safer to navigate she would tion in 1976. to Hawaii and has visited nine differ- https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/page/chamberswarns exit the pasture. “I’ve driven the Smith Point Volunteer Fire ent countries; like Greece, Mexico, Smith Point route before and it’s a Department’s secretary for 40 years. Italy (Rome), The Holy Land, and one When a ChambersWARNS call comes in, it should be long one, but it was much longer back very special trip she took with Necil in from one of the following numbers: in Evelyn’s day” Monroe added. On a Smith Point Volunteer Fire 2004 to Norway. They traveled to the side note, when Evelyn reached the Department’s treasurer for 30 years. birthplace of their grandfather, Karl ‘Y’ at FM 1985 and FM Mathais Neilsen in Arendal, 409-794-4532 562 of her route she would Norway and they were able to 409-794-4533 take a left down to Oyster visit the Church where he was 409-794-4534 Bayou before she return- baptized as well as seeing the 888-898-4413 ing to Smith Point. Even resting place of ancestors some of her family mem- long gone. On every trip This may be helpful if you want to put the numbers in bers did not relish that Evelyn kept explicit diaries your contact list on your phone and label them extra travel time on the that are so detailed they make “ChambersWARNS”. bus. They would inevita- you feel like you were there bly (and purposefully I too! Speaking of her literary might add) get into a fight skills, Evelyn always wanted before the turnoff and to write a book, but couldn’t Evelyn would put them off quite seem to find the time! COVID-19 Call Centers the bus at the ‘Y’. Although She did write several short they walked the remainder stories. of the trip home they Evelyn has always been a If you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever or always managed to beat great supporter of the cough), shortness of breath, or believe you’ve been Evelyn there. Chambers County Museum at exposed to the novel coronavirus, please call your county’s When Evelyn finally Wallisville and has made COVID-19 call center. made the decision to retire many significant contribu- from the school district in tions of both artifacts and HARRIS COUNTY: 832-927-7575 1988 she certainly didn’t information. Her lengthy life CHAMBERS COUNTY: 409-467-2731 retire from life. She con- has made her an invaluable Contributed photo LIBERTY COUNTY: 211 OPTION 6 tinued to volunteer her ser- resource; she has lived vices throughout the years through the Great Depression, POLK COUNTY: 936-630-8500 Evelyn Standley (center front row) surrounded by her wherever she saw a need. family. World War II, Korean War, NEWTON COUNTY: 409-550-2536 She was born to work and Vietnam War, Persian Gulf TYLER COUNTY: 409-550-2536 work she has. Never one to War, and the wars in the ORANGE COUNTY: 409-550-2536 sit back and wait to be asked, she has Smith Point Volunteer Fire Middle East and she has seen the vast HARDIN COUNTY: 409-550-2536 always assessed the situation, rolled Department’s Emergency Care array of inventions that have cata- JASPER COUNTY: 409-550-2536 up her sleeves, and jumped right in. Assistant. pulted us into the current mind-bog- Necil Kelley said “Evelyn worked County Wide Fire Department she gling age of technology. Never one to Current COVID-19 Numbers in the U.S. faithfully and diligently keeping the worked as their secretary/treasurer for be left behind Evelyn has kept up with As of April 25, 2020, the current number of confirmed lawns and flower beds of the Smith 30 years. the times, but I can’t help but think COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. are as follows: Point Baptist Church manicured to United Daughters of the Confederacy she would be perfectly happy nowa- perfection. She pulled every weed on vice-president for two years. days to sit on her porch with a tall her hands and knees, not stopping Texas State School Food Services glass of sweet tea and listen to ‘Waltz Total Cases: 895,766 until every last one was gone and Association served as secretary for Across Texas’ by the old Texas Total Deaths: 50,439 mowed the lawn with a push mower” two years. Troubadour, Ernest Tubb. By golly, I and only stopped doing so not too Chambers County 4-H Horse Club wouldn’t mind joining her! We value These numbers have most likely changed as more tests long ago when her strength began to Leadership Team from 1972-1975. Evelyn’s vast historical knowledge are becoming available each day. You can keep track on the fail. If there is anything Evelyn loves and commitment to its preservation, CDC’s webpage or go to the Chambers County website to Evelyn’s honesty and loyalty is more than working hard it is her fam- as well as her friendship and support local updated numbers. above reproach, blessed with a keen ily. Evelyn loves deeply and tenderly throughout the years. mind she has always been the perfect with everything within her and she How do you sum up such a woman As of April 27 Chambers County has 41 confirmed cases choice to keep the books for many truly enjoys her family. I’m sure they as Evelyn Standley? God not only organizations over the years. Necil can share many examples of that love, blessed her pint-sized frame with of COVID-19 with 27 recovered, two hospitalized and a added, “Evelyn would not rest until but what touched me the most was the physical strength but also strength of total of 690 patients tested. Five of the cases are located the books balanced, even if she was love and devotion Evelyn has for her character and a beautiful soul. Her in East Chambers, seven in Mid-County and 29 on the off just a penny she would look dili- baby brother, Charles Jesse ‘Tootie’ zest for life and love for mankind has West side of the County. gently until she found it. Sad to say, Stephenson. Evelyn went to Tootie’s helped her navigate through the ups they don’t make too many like her any house every day and cooked and and downs, joys and sorrows, and more.” Over the years Evelyn has cleaned for him up until three weeks gains and losses of life and she’s done worn several hats over the years help- ago, when she finally had to hang up it with a twinkle in her eye, a skip in ing her community: her car keys due to failing eyesight. I her step, and a song in her heart. She Treasurer at Smith Point Baptist can’t imagine the pain of that decision is the epitome of integrity and good Church from 1962 to the present. brought to them both. Evelyn has one moral aptitude and this world is a bet- Smith Point Baptist Church’s other living sibling, Eula Mae Dreyer ter place because she is in it! You are Secretary from 1962 until a few years of Port Aransas who is only three greatly loved, Evelyn. Happy 98th ago, stopped because of hearing loss. short years younger than Evelyn. Birthday! The Progress for the record Wednesday • May 6, 2020 3A Patti L. Chambers County Jail Log The Progress Henry From the Offi ce of Sheriff Brian Hawthorne District clerk 409-267-6131 Passports he following persons were arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail. T Individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. M-F 8 am -11 am Note that not all persons allegedly charged committed the crime in Chambers County, & 1pm - 4pm only perhaps arrested in Chambers County on outstanding warrant(s) or for violating the www.theanahuacprogress.com 409-267-2432 law while in Chambers County. Serving Chambers County since 1908 CHAMBERS COUNTY circulation. TYRONE LEE JONES, was JAIL LOG arrested on charges for unlawful On APRIL 29, the following RICHIE DALE HUSBAND, was possession of a firearm by a felon, individuals were arrested for: Chambers County Apr. 26 – May 2, 2020 arrested on warrant charges for money laundering greater than or WILLIAM PERRY WELLS, IV, assault of a family and or house- equal to $2,500 but less than $30K, was arrested on warrant charges for County On APRIL 26, the following hold member with previous convic- and possession of a dangerous parole violation. individuals were arrested for: tions, and possession with intent to drug. Commissioner XAVIER TURNER, was arrested deliver and or manufacture a con- On MAY 1, the following indi- for charges for possession of a con- trolled substance PG1. On APRIL 29, the following viduals were arrested for: PCT. 1 trolled substance PG1, more than individuals were arrested for: IVAN CANTU-GONZALES, equal to 400 grams, possession of a On APRIL 28, the following DENNIS RAY REED, was was arrested for driving while controlled substance PG1, more individuals were arrested for: arrested on charges for possession intoxicated and driving with invalid Jimmy than 4 grams, less than 200 grams WILLIAM EARL TANTON, of child pornography. license with previous conviction and delivery or offer to deliver a was arrested on warrant charges for ZACHARY LANCE MOORE, and or suspension. dangerous drug. failure to identify as a fugitive with was arrested on warrant charges for PATRICIA VARGAS, was arrest- intent to give officers false infor- aggravated assault of a date, family ed for warrant charges MTRP- On APRIL 26, the following mation, assault causing bodily inju- and or household member with theft. Gore individuals were arrested for: ry to a family member and evading intent to cause bodily injury and LADRIKA NICOLE arrest and or detention. continuous violence towards a fam- On MAY 2, the following indi- ROSEMORE, was arrested on war- BRAYDEN DESMOND ily member. viduals were arrested for: 409-296-8250 rant charges for theft of property FOERSTER, was arrested on war- MYLES AKINS, was arrested on RAQUEL LLANES, was arrest- more than $100, less than $750, rant charges for five counts of bur- warrant charges of theft of $2500 to ed for warrant charges for assault three counts of abandonment and glary of a vehicle, AOSS-theft of $30K, and credit card or debit card causing bodily injury to a family DEFINITIONS: or endangerment of a child with property valued at more than $100, abuse. member. BF: intent. less than $750, four counts of theft MICHAEL BARRIENTOS, was GARY CAIN ALLEN, was BOND FORFEITURE SIERRA NICHOLE LEE, was of a firearm and theft of property arrested on charges for evading arrested for deadly conduct. MTRP: arrested on charges for assault of a valued at more than $2500, less arrest and or detention with a vehi- RICE EVANS BAKER, was MOTION TO REVOKE family and or a household member than $30K. cle, credit card or debit card abuse arrested for evading arrest and or PROBATION by impeding breathe and or blood and failure to identify. detention with a vehicle. AOSS: AFFIDAVIT OF SURETY SURRENDER ARRESTS IND: Continued from front page INDICTMENT E/C: -the trailer. The Deputy approached and that he had a flat tire, he exited his Michael Anthony Barrientos was EMERGENCY Barrientos and instructed him to exit vehicle and fled from deputies in to an charged with the following: CAPIAS the vehicle but Barrientos refused all open field behind the business. • Evading Arrest Detention, State commands. As the Deputy continu- Additional deputies responding to Jail Felony ously advised Barrientos to exit his the call quickly set up a perimeter • Credit Card Abuse, State Jail vehicle, Barrientos appeared extreme- around the field where Barrientos was Felony ly nervous, moving about the cab of caught and placed in custody. A search • Fail to Identify, Class B misde- the truck and not following any com- of the suspect vehicle revealed several meanor mands given. When Barrientos placed firearms, credit cards and birth certifi- Akins and Barrientos were arraigned his vehicle in drive and attempted to cates not belonging to the suspects. by Chambers County Precinct 2 On behalf of our family flee, the deputy discharged his weap- The two suspects were placed under Justice of the Peace Randy Van we would like to offer a sincere on, purposely striking the front right arrest and transported to the Chambers Deventer; bonds totaling $35,000 thank you to all of our Advertisers, tire which partially disabled the vehi- County Jail. were set for Barrientos. A $15,000 Subscribers & Readers for cle. As Barrientos continued to accel- Myles Curtis Akins was charged bond was set for Akins on the Credit supporting their erate through the parking lot area he with the following: Card Abuse charge with a no bond HOMETOWN struck several trailers. 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Together she and (Mae Mae), passed away at the age of dad were a team, making crafts out of almost Raul V. Bosquez, Sr., 69, 102+ and fell into the arms of our father, thin air for the benefit of the debt on the of Hankamer, Texas passed Oscar (Poppy) after 85 years of marriage. Methodist Center. He made them and she unexpectedly on Tuesday, She was raised in Beaumont and he painted them. April 28, 2020, in Anahuac, lived in Sour Lake. They met at a high If you are lucky, your parents, like ours, Texas. He was born on May school football game where she was a became your good friends after our child- 30, 1950, in Christine, cheerleader. She captivated him and a year hood. And we shared them with our friends, Texas, to the late Guadalupe later they were married. A fairy tale with a who enjoyed them. Bosquez and Natividad storybook ending. And our children loved them. A summer Villarreal. Dad moved up from the oilfields in month at the bay fishing, crabbing and play- Raul made his career as a south Texas to a management position and ing games was heaven to them. truck driver. He was a mem- they settled in garden oaks, in Houston. Dad was very much the extrovert and ber of the Hankamer He retired and they moved to their bay sometimes over shadowed mother, but after Community Fellowship home in Smith Point and later to Anahuac he died in 2002, mother, to our surprise blos- also known as “The Cowboy where they spent over25 additional years somed as a woman of her own, independent, Church”. Raul pursued together. with a strong will, but still with a gentle hand. She was many interests, some which never a complainer or yielded to self-pity, but just kept on included his love for ani- They were children of the “greatest generation” living keeping on as a positive person. That eighteen years mals, especially horses, through the depression and world war II with the hardships allowed us to know her better and appreciate her more. be Joe Bosquez, Jimmy that built character, which included thankfulness for what They loved each other, their children, grandchildren and watching his grandchildren Bosquez, Raul Bosquez, Jr., play baseball, and spending you have. And they paid it forward. great grandchildren---and the Astros. She once told me Robert Bosquez, Ruben We were so fortunate to have them as parents. They sur- that she dreamed about dad every night after he was gone. time with his friends and Bosquez, Donna N Bosquez family. He also enjoyed rounded us with the things in life that are truly meaningful, Wow! and Deion Xavier Ponce like family, friends, faith, integrity, helping others, and Again, we were lucky to have them and now with all of playing his guitar, riding his Friends are invited to Harley Davidson, traveling most of all love. Wherever they were they were active in their many friends and family, many of which have also visit the family beginning at leadership roles in the Methodist church and in volunteer passed, we celebrate their life. and antique cars. Raul loved 10 a.m., on Wednesday, his community and they work for the community. Chairman of the board, president It is an end to an era. May 6, 2020, in the chapel of the Methodist Women and MYF sponsors to name a few. The kitchen is now closed. loved him. of Sterling Funeral Home, Raul was a loving hus- They instilled in us the important values of a good life and Thank you Lord for giving them to us. 1201 S. Main Street in set our moral compass. band, father, stepfather, Anahuac. A funeral service grandfather, step-grandfa- They loved to entertain and feed their friends with fish, Eddie and Dick will follow at 11 a.m. at the shrimp and oysters. A testament to living a long life on ther, great-grandfather, funeral home. A graveside brother and friend to many. fried foods and margaritas. We will miss the gumbo, and We felt that it is proper to write a tribute to both in cel- service and committal will her picking out crab meat for the grandchildren. That fol- ebration of their lives, knowing that with the current virus He was preceded in death immediately follow in by his parents; his four sis- lowed by the best home-made cobbler with fresh dew ber- situation an open celebration is not possible at this time. If Anahuac Cemetery in ries she helped the kids pick. And after cleaning up after you care to make a contribution, please make it to a charity ters; and his two brothers. Anahuac. He leaves to cherish his the grandchildren in the kitchen several times, announcing that is helping through the current medical crisis. They Due to the current situa- “the kitchen is closed!!”. would like that. loving memory, his beloved tion with COVID19, atten- wife of 20 years Margarita dance at the visitation and Bosquez; his children Raul service will still be limited Bosquez, Jr. and family, to a manageable number of Entertainment Corner Saul Bosquez and family, guests and we do encourage Robert Ray Bosquez and the use of face masks for all family, Ruben I. Bosquez attendees. We also strongly and family, Donna N. encourage the at-risk popu- Bosquez and family, Debbie lation to watch or partici- Rose Bosquez, Veronica R. pate in the service remotely. Bosquez and family; his It is still recommended to stepchildren Abraham Isaac minimize the size of ser- Ponce and family, Roxanne vices to keep our families Ponce-Torres and family; and staff healthy and safe, his twenty-six grandchil- along with adhering to all dren; his six step-grandchil- health and social distancing dren; his eight great-grand- requirements as set forth in children; his siblings Joe the new guidance. Exec. Bosquez, Jimmy Bosquez, Order No. GA 18 at 3 (Apr. Lupita Bosquez, Nora 27, 2020) Bosquez, Judy Bosquez; Condolences can be and a host of other loving shared online with the fam- relatives and friends. ily by visiting www. Honoring the family by SterlingFuneralHome.com serving as pallbearers will Wayne King

Wayne “Kingster” Allen King, 64, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away unex- pectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Baytown, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1955, in Anahuac, Texas, to George King and the late Lena Mae Cline King. Kingster gradu- ated from Anahuac High School in 1974. He pursued many interests, some of which included hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Kingster was a loving service and committal will husband and son. He was follow at 2:30 p.m. in preceded in death by his Anahuac Cemetery in mother; and his grandpar- Anahuac. ents. He leaves behind to Due to the current situa- cherish his memory, his tion with COVID19, atten- beloved wife of 23 years dance at the visitation and Teressa McIllwain King; service will still be limited his father George King; and to a manageable number of other loving relatives and guests and we do encourage friends. the use of face masks for all Honoring the family by attendees. We also strongly serving as pallbearers will encourage the at-risk popu- be John Kemp, Heath lation to watch or partici- Staner, Travis Knupple, pate in the service remotely. Bobby Hall, and Bobby It is still recommended to Dockens. minimize the size of ser- Friends are invited to vices to keep our families visit with the family from and staff healthy and safe, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., on along with adhering to all Friday, May 1, 2020, in the health and social distancing chapel of Sterling Funeral requirements as set forth in Home, 1201 S. Main Street the new guidance. Exec. in Anahuac. A graveside Order No. GA 18 at 3 (Apr. 27, 2020) Alva Standley

Standley and Corine Read. Brothers Fred Howard Standley and Kenneth Standley. He leaves behind to cher- ish his memory, his sons James Standley of Anahuac and daughter Kimberly Sparks and her husband Ronald of Katy, Texas. Three Generations of Grandchildren as well as a Alva James Standley, 90, host of other loving rela- of Anahuac, TX; passed tives and friends. Apr. 29, 2020. Proctor’s Mortuary - A Graveside Service will Anahuac, is in charge of be held at 1 p.m. on May 9, final arrangements, 518 2020 at Jackson Cemetery Miller St. Anahuac, Texas. Double Bayou, Texas. 77514, (409) 267-3122. The Alva was preceded in guest book can be signed death by his parents: Fred with words of comfort and and Lucille Standley, sis- condolences for the family ters: Dorothy Perkins, Katie at www.proctorsmortuary. Mae Edleman, Fannie com. PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 3A The Progress local news Wednesday • May 6, 2020 5A Advance Directives Texas receives approval for SNAP Online grocery purchases dvance direc- public notary OR you must Advance- ticular time. Texas Health and Human Services recently received tives are docu- sign it in the presence of Directives/ Texas hospitals federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries ments that two competent adult wit- What-Are- encourage every- online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Astate your nesses. The Directive to My-Options. one to think about benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot pro- choices for medical care Physicians and Family or Both the your wishes and gram is expected to start by May 18 statewide. when you are unable to Surrogates does not need to Directive to share them with “By allowing SNAP recipients to purchase groceries make those decisions. Or, be notarized, but it must be Physicians and your loved ones, online throughout the COVID-19 response, we are remov- in the case of not being signed in the presence of Family or and also put them ing barriers to healthy and nutritious food for many fami- able to make those deci- two competent adult wit- Surrogates, in writing while lies in Texas,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “I am grateful sions due to illness or inju- nesses. and, Medical you are healthy Nellie Lunsford to our federal partners at the USDA for approving this ry, these documents Power of and able to request. As the Lone Star State continues to respond to the appoint someone to make There are four types of Attorney are RHIT/RHIT/ decide. Director of COVID-19 pandemic, we are exhausting all avenues to decisions for you. Putting advance directives: available in a We encourage both protect the health and safety of Texans while ensuring your wishes in writing, you Directive to Physicians and PDF or MS Compliance & everyone to take families, including recipients of SNAP, have the ability to remove burden from family Family or Surrogates, Word format. Education charge of their and healthcare providers Medical Power of Attorney, Each of these Chambers health care choic- provide for their families during this challenging time.” who could be faced with Out-of-Hospital Do-Not- downloadable Health es. Whether making difficult decisions. Resuscitate Order, and a documents you’re 18 or 80, “Because families, including SNAP recipients, have had The main goal is to clari- Declaration of Mental come with an consider putting to adjust to social distancing and staying home when pos- fy someone’s wishes, needs Health Treatment. Note introductory explanation your wishes in writing sible, some homes have encountered challenges when find- and preferences to ensure that there is a difference about each form. today so that your family ing certain grocery items,” said HHS Access and Eligibility that proper care is deliv- between a Statutory Power So, who would need to won’t have to make heart- Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “Adding ered. This process of Attorney and a Medical have an Advance wrenching decisions later. another option for Texans using SNAP to get the healthy involves communication Power of Attorney. The Directive? The answer is – It is recommended to and nutritious food their families need helps ease the minds between individuals, fami- Statutory Power of everyone. We should all review your plan regularly, of families and limit their exposure to COVID-19.” lies, and others important Attorney designates an consider creating an especially when something With approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in the discussion about individual to take certain advance directive. Even in your life changes. HHSC is implementing a pilot program to allow online future decisions relating to actions regarding your someone young and While we raise awareness grocery purchasing for SNAP clients in Texas. Walmart your health care. property, however it does healthy should consider about the types of Advance and Amazon are the first retailers to join the pilot in Texas, not authorize anyone to putting their wishes in Directives available and scheduled to start by May 18. Texas Legislature passed make medical and other writing. It’s no doubt that their importance, we can- the Texas Advance healthcare decisions for the worst time to begin not suggest legal advice. This announcement is the latest change Gov. Abbott and Directives Act in 1976 you. thinking about these criti- We at Chambers Health HHSC has made to the SNAP program in response to which clarifies the rights of cal questions and wishes is strive to continue our tradi- COVID-19, and SNAP clients are now receiving their adult patients to make Descriptions about these when you’re in the middle tion of being “What You maximum eligible allotment and have also had renewal important legal decisions four types of Advance of a medical crisis; this is Need, Where You Are”, requirements temporarily waived. about their health care in Directives can be found at when family is upset and/ and we look forward to advance. Key points about the Texas Hospital or you, the patient, may be serving the health and the Medical Power of Association’s webpage: disoriented or in pain. wellness needs of our com- Attorney is that it requires www.tha.org/Services/ That’s the last thing on munities by providing the NEW PRINCIPAL your signature before a Consumer-Information/ anyone’s mind at that par- best care possible. Continued from front page Itchy Pets in Baytown, live in Anahuac and have a sixth grade daughter, Ayden. “I am excited and incredibly honored to be named Submitted by Misa Nash - Winnie Veterinary Clinic the next principal of AES,” said Powell. Just as you get settled in bed, you have underlying reasons. Your veteri- Environmental allergies can be “I look forward to the opportunity to lead this cam- hear what might be the most unset- narian should be able to diagnose the tricky to diagnose. Anything in your pus of amazing staff and students as well as the tling noise; your pet is excessively issue of a superficial irritation or check pets’ environment can cause your pet opportunity to work collaboratively with our parents licking or scratching. Your fur baby is for allergies. Allergies can be season- to become itchy. Some of the allergens and the community to support our students, campus, clearly uncomfortable and you are al, environmental, dietary, or circum- your pet comes into contact with may and AISD.” unsure of how to help. We have all stantial. be what he/she is consuming. Food been there. An itchy pet can be over- Seasonal allergies may come and go allergies can be an adverse reaction to whelming to deal with. Scheduling an throughout the year causing an ingredient, or many ingredients in appointment is your first step towards flare-ups. Flare-ups usually happen your pets’ food or treats. With food relief for your household. Finding the as pollen hits the air, or your pet allergies, the symptoms can range source can be a trial-and-error pro- comes into contact with a seasonal from itching and red bumps on the cess, but worth it all in the end. allergen. Spring and summer are com- skin to vomiting and diarrhea. If test- Skin irritation can be a symptom of mon times for seasonal allergies to ing is not an option, you can try to many different disorders. It is impor- cause issues. Our pets can be allergic figure out what the allergen is by tant that a proper clinical exam is done to anything in their environment from eliminating the potential trigger. It can to find the exact cause. It can be as the trees in the area to the stuffing in take up to 3-4 weeks for any notice- simple as your veterinarian checking their beds. Keeping track of the flare- able differences to occur when switch- for and treating parasites such as fleas ups is important to discover what is ing foods. Your veterinarian may sug- or ticks. Flea allergy dermatitis is causing the reaction. If you cannot get gest a diet specially formulated for commonly seen in our area, which is a your pet to the veterinarian within the dogs with allergies. hypersensitive reaction to an allergen day, you can bathe your pet in cool The fastest way to figure out what’s in a flea’s saliva. Certain areas on the water to help with the irritation. Using bothering your pet is allergy testing. skin may become hot, red, and swol- a wet wipe to clean your pets’ paws When that is not an option, treating len and this may cause a secondary and body when they come inside can your pets’ symptoms while we figure bacterial infection such as staph or help remove the allergens from the out what is causing the reactions is acute moist dermatitis; also known as pet, avoiding further irritation, and cut best practice. While the process can be hot spots. These hot spots are often down on tracking the allergens into overwhelming, keeping in contact found on your pet’s head, hips or your home. Seasonal allergies may with your veterinarian will help pro- chest. Sometimes, a superficial bacte- only need a treatment during certain vide some relief for you and your pet. rial infection, or folliculitis, can cause times of the year. Your veterinarian sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. will be able to suggest the best treat- Usually, these irritating skin issues ment for your pet during these times. Property Owners Can Protest Property HOROSCOPES Appraisal Values Property owners who disagree with Chambers County Appraisal District’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s Confusion may come into the equation You probably will have to roll with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). this week, Aries. In an effort to make sense punches at least one or two days this week, of the situation, you seek the advice of oth- Libra. Don’t take things too seriously, even ers. Don’t try to be in control; relax and let when the rumor mill is in full force. A property owner must fi le a written notice of protest before May 15, 2020 it run its course. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 or within 30 days after the appraisal district mails the taxpayer a notice of TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Make sure your head is entirely in the appraised value, whichever is later. The ARB will begin hearing taxpayer You are on call for the next several days, game before you jump into action, Scorpio. protests on June 8, 2020. Taurus. You are ready to spring into action. Part of the problem is trying to juggle too Just use a little caution when choosing many things at once and getting distracted. The ARB completes its hearings and approves fi nal property tax appraisals; which projects to take on. local governments will use these appraisals to set 2020 property tax rates. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 It may be challenging to get to the heart Sagittarius, the more information that The ARB is a group of citizens who live in the appraisal district. In counties of the matter between friends, Gemini. As comes your way this week, the more con- with 120,000 or more population, the local district administrative judge ap- hard as you try, solving this will take time. fusing things may seem. You can ask some- points ARB members. Otherwise, the appraisal district’s board of directors Be patient and consider any and all infor- one to help filter extraneous messages mation. first. appoints them. Property owners may protest any of the following issues CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 to the ARB: Cancer, enjoy a week in which you Capricorn, your fantasy world may mesh indulge in some of your favorite pastimes with your real world activities this week. • the appraised or market value of the property; that have been on the back burner for You may experience some difficulty figur- • unequal appraisal of the owner’s property; awhile. Now is the perfect time to have a ing out what is real and what isn’t, but • inclusion of the property on the appraisal records; little fun and let loose. enjoy. • denial of a partial exemption, such as a homestead exemption; LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 • denial of special appraisals, such as agricultural or timber productivity You may be concerned with some people Aquarius, things may not feel like they appraisal; in your immediate circle, Leo. If you sus- are in place lately. You may be tempted to • determination that agricultural or timber land has had a change of use pect something is amiss, team up with a turn off your brain and retreat into a fantasy and is subject to a rollback tax; spiritual leader or another helper. land. Don’t avoid the situation. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 • identifi cation of the taxing unit or units in which the property is located; Virgo, this week is full of action and you You may embrace physical vitality this • determination that the taxpayer is the owner of the property; or may not be able to settle in to relax until week, and go with that, Pisces. Maybe • any other action of the appraisal offi ce or ARB that adversely affects the later in the week. Take a step back and find switch up your workout to incorporate owner. some time to relax when a break arrives. something new. The ARB schedules a hearing and sends the protesting property owner written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing. The law contains specifi c timelines and procedures for both the owner and the ARB throughout the appraisal protest process. These are detailed in the Comptroller’s publication, Thank You! Property Taxpayer Remedies. Copies are available from Chambers County Appraisal District, 1222 Ross Sterling Ave., Anahuac, TX 77514, 409-267-3795. The publication is also Our Advertisers, Subscribers & Readers available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at are the stars that keep the local news going! comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/. The Progress Faith & Worship 6A Wednesday • May 6, 2020 Th is devotional & directory is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services

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It was a lizard he had caught and even named! We reminded him how afraid he used to be of little 1. Is the book of 1 Samuel in “critters” like that. Immediately Luke replied, “That tththe Old or New Testament or was the old Luke!” nneneither? 2. Whose hairs were grown “If anyone be in Christ, he/she is a new creation. llilikek eagles’ feathers, and his Old things are passed away and all things are become nnanails like birds’ claws? Daniel, new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Does there need to be a MMatthew, Luke, new you? NNeNebuchadnezzar

Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County 3. “All things are possible to Sheriff’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys hhihimm that believeth” is from what bbobook’s 9:23? Psalms, Malachi, MMark, Ephesians 4. Jesus most-often referred to HHiHimself as? Son of Man, Lamb oof God, Bread of Life, Son of GGoGod 5. From Judges 14, who called hhihiss wife a heifer? Saul, Elijah, SSaSamson, Peter

6. What was the Hebrew name oof Paul? Simon Peter, Andrew, HHaHaggai, Saul Watch, Stand fast in the Faith, Be Brave, Comments? More Trivia? Gift Be Strong iidideas?e Visit www.TriviaGuy.com BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Nebuchadnezzar; 3) Mark; 4) Son of Man (c) 2020 King Features Synd., I Corinthians 16:13 (about 81 times); 5) Samson; 6) Saul. Inc. The Progress viewpoints Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7A Out to Pastor State Capitol Highlights Casual is not Governor’s order reopens many always appropriate businesses on limited basis

By Dr. James L. Snyder By Ed Sterling or reopened services, visiting parks, pared to a year ago because of the During this “stay-at-home” phenom- hunting or fishing or engaging in shuttering of businesses related to enon, the Gracious Mistress of the executive physical activity like jogging, bicy- COVID-19 and plummeting oil prices Parsonage and Yours Truly, have been order issued cling or other outdoor sports, “so long throughout April, Hegar added. enjoying our time alone. We certainly by Gov. as the necessary precautions are main- Benefits may continue have taken advantage of it. Greg Abbott tained to reduce the transmission of The Texas Workforce Commission Not too long ago, my wife came up to reopen COVID-19 and to minimize in-person on April 30 issued new guidance to with something to make our time a little in-storeAn retail shopping, dine-in res- contact with people who are not in the unemployment claimants concerning more memorable. She called it, casual taurants, movie theaters, museums, same household.” their eligibility for unemployment pajama time. libraries and more took effect May 1 The complete executive order is benefits should they choose not to After breakfast, we would wear our morning casual paja- and will continue through May 15. available at gov.texas.gov. return to work due to COVID-19. mas. After lunch, it would be our afternoon casual paja- As Texas, the rest of the United Cumulative figures posted by the The TWC said Texans can continue mas. And, after supper, it would be our evening casual States and the world’s nations seek to Texas Department of State Health to receive unemployment benefits pajamas. balance cries for increased commer- Services at noon on May 3 showed throughout the COVID-19 response if It was early in the afternoon, and my wife took a nap. It cial activity — and the jobs that result that some 31,548 people in Texas had they choose not to return to work for was at that time I remembered something she said earlier — while also containing the spread of been diagnosed with COVID-19 and certain reasons, including: that morning. For some reason, she forgot to get milk and the deadly influenza-like virus, 867 deaths had been confirmed as —At High Risk: People 65 years or eggs at the grocery store yesterday. I thought this would be COVID-19, Abbott’s order allows resulting from the influenza-like older are at a higher risk for getting an opportunity to get one over on her. most venues to operate at up to 25% virus. very sick from COVID-19; I would sneak out, go to the grocery store, get some milk of their total listed occupancy with PBS, TEA launch initiative —Household member at high risk: and eggs, sneak back into the house and put them in the certain other conditions applying. The Texas Education Agency and People 65 years or older are at a refrigerator. Then, when she woke up, I would say, “Honey, For example, shopping malls may PBS television stations on April 21 higher risk of getting very sick from I thought you said we didn’t have milk or eggs?” operate at up to 25% of their total announced a joint initiative to air edu- COVID-19; That would be something I could live with forever and a listed occupancy. However, their food- cational programming each week in —Diagnosed with COVID: day. court dining areas, play areas and each of Texas’ 10 PBS viewing areas Individual has tested positive for I got at the store, parked, and began walking towards the interactive displays and settings must during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 by a source authorized by entrance. There seem to be quite a few people in the park- remain closed. The programming commenced the State of Texas and is not recov- ing lot, and for some reason, everybody was looking at me Abbott’s order, in accordance with statewide on April 20 through the ered; and smiling or even laughing. guidelines issued by White House and “At-Home Learning Initiative” that —Family member with COVID: Going into the store, I walked to where the milk and eggs the U.S. Centers for Disease Control preempts regularly scheduled week- Anybody in the household has tested were, and as I was walking, people stopped, looked at me and Prevention, reminds Texans that day programming with grade-level- positive for COVID-19 by a source and some smiled, some pointed a finger, and some even schools remain closed to in-person appropriate programming divided into authorized by the State of Texas and is laughed. I thought to myself, what a wonderful world we classroom attendance by students three age groups: Pre-K through 3rd not recovered and 14 days have not live in when people are always happy and laughing. through the end of the 2019-2020 grade, 5th through 8th grade, and high yet passed; Walking up to the cashier, I noticed people were still school year. Meanwhile, teachers and school. —Quarantined: Individual is cur- smiling and laughing, and some were even pointing at staff are encouraged to continue to “This joint initiative between TEA rently in 14-day quarantine due to me. work remotely from home if possible and PBS stands to benefit all students close contact exposure to COVID-19; The cashier greeted me with a very hesitant smile and but may return to campuses to conduct as they work each day to navigate and rang up my items, and I was to pay with my credit card. I remote video instruction and perform uncharted waters and continue to do — Child care: Child’s school or made conversation with the cashier and then stuck my administrative duties under strict their best to learn and grow as stu- daycare closed and no alternatives are hand in my pocket to pull out my wallet. terms required by the Texas Education dents and individuals,” said Texas available. The problem was, I could not find my pocket. This has Agency. Also, private schools and Education Commissioner Mike Any other situation will be subject never happened before because I always know where my institutions of higher education are Morath. to a case by case review by TWC pockets in my pants are. I chuckled a little bit and then urged to establish similar terms to Revenue total decreases based on individual circumstances. happened to look down and discovered I was wearing my allow faculty and staff to return to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on SNAP online is approved casual afternoon pajamas. campuses to conduct remote video May 1 announced state sales tax rev- The Texas Health and Human I begin to understand why people were smiling and instruction and perform administra- enue totaled $2.58 billion in April, an Services Commission on April 23 laughing and pointing at me. It was not that they were tive duties when it is not possible to amount 9.3% less than the amount received federal approval to conduct a happy so much as it was I looked ridiculous in my after- do so from home. reported in April 2019, marking the pilot program that would allow Texans noon casual pajamas. I have never worn pajamas out in Notably, the order does not prohibit steepest decline since January 2010. to purchase groceries online using public before, and I promised myself I would never do it people from accessing essential or The majority of April sales tax rev- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance again. reopened services or engaging in enue is based on sales made in March Program benefits during the COVID- I did not know how to pay for those two items. Trying to essential daily activities, such as going and remitted to the state comptroller 19 pandemic. Officials said the state- figure out what to do, someone came up behind me and to the grocery store or gas station, in April. Next month’s remittances wide pilot program is expected to start told the cashier, “Put his items on my card because the providing or obtaining other essential likely will show steeper declines com- by May 18. entertainment has been worth it.” Everybody behind me was laughing, and I did not know exactly what to do. I looked at the lady and said, “Thank you for this.” “No,” she said, “thank you for the entertainment.” Driving out of the parking lot, I could not help but think of a verse of Scripture, “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise” (Luke 6:31). Being generous sometimes is a little act of kindness.

Dr. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-216-3025 or e-mail [email protected]. The church web site is www.whata- fellowship.com. COMMISSIONERS UPDATE Continued from front page

-She also reported that drive-through clinics are planned soon for persons who are symptomatic, first responders and persons 65 and older. Starting May 5 Chambers County residents only to get COVID-19 testing done at White’s Park in Hankamer. You must pre-register at txcovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400. Pre-registration will be required and information on when and where the testings are held will be posted on the county website.

County Judge Sylvia announced the opening of some county departments, including the Golf Course, curbside service at the three libraries and a drive- through service at the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office in Anahuac – all departments will exercise social dis- tancing with the wearing of masks. Public Information Officer Ryan Holzaepfel spoke of the COVID-19 information available on the Chambers County website - https://www.co.cham- bers.tx.us/page/coronavirus. He also gave a summary of the re-openings across the state as ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. He and Judge Sylvia spoke on the letter sent by the judge to the governor, requesting that counties have more control on re-opening their areas. “We want to keep local control and I am afraid we are losing it slowly,” added Judge Sylvia.

The court also discussed the Youth Project Show online auction that replaces the annual events due to COVID-19: https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/page/ youth_project. The court addressed several agenda items, includ- ing the engaging of firms LJA Engineering and Public Management, Inc. for future Community Development Block Grants regarding mitigation. The court also approved advertising for the Request for Proposals for Grant Management for the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Infrastructure Fund. The Progress 8A Wednesday • May 6, 2020 cLASSIFIEDS

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GARAGE SALE: Austin, Texas in the near (TCEQ) to amend Texas Clothes, dishes, knick- future. Persons who wish Pollutant Discharge knacks and MORE! 7007 to intervene in or comment Elimination System FM 563 Wallisville, Tx upon these proceedings, or (TPDES) Permit No. 77597 on Fri. May 8, Sat. obtain further information, WQ0015039001 (EPA I.D. May 9 & Sun. May 10; should contact the Public No. TX0133523) to autho- from 8am until? Utility Commission of rize an increase in the dis- Texas, P.O. Box 13326, charge of treated wastewa- Austin, Texas 78711-3326, ter to a volume not to DEVERS ESTATE or call the PUCT’s Office exceed a daily average SALE of Consumer Protection at flow of 300,000 gallons Evans Family Thursday, 512-936-7120 or 1-888- per day. The domestic Friday & Saturday May 7 782-8477. Hearing and wastewater treatment facil- – 9; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. speech impaired individu- ity is located approximate- COVID-19 guidelines will als with text telephones ly 5,200 feet northeast of be followed. Vintage west- (TTY) may contact the the intersection of ern decor and barn items, PUCT at 512-936-7136 or Interstate Highway 10 and furniture, collectibles, sil- use Relay Texas (toll-free) State Highway 61, in ver & china, glassware, 1-800-735-2988. All com- Chambers County, Texas kitchen items, toys, munications should refer to 77560. The discharge route Christmas, glassware, TVE Docket No. 50790, and any is from the plant site to an and Liberty collectibles. request to intervene in that unnamed ditch; thence to Woodard off Highway 61 - proceeding should include Spring Branch; thence to follow signs. 409-267- an email address and fax Turtle Bayou; thence to 7019. number (if available) as Lake Anahuac; thence to contact information. the Trinity River Tidal. LEGAL NOTICES Persons with questions or TCEQ received this appli- who want more informa- cation on January 21, 2020. for requesting a contested Chief Clerk. In addition, tion about this Joint The permit application is case hearing. A contested you may request to be PUBLIC NOTICE Application may contact available for viewing and case hearing is a legal placed on: (1) the perma- On April 28, 2020, ETI at 350 Pine Street, copying at the Trinity Bay proceeding similar to a nent mailing list for a spe- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Entergy Texas, Inc. (“ETI” Beaumont, Texas 77701, or Conservation District civil trial in state district cific applicant name and or “the Company”) and call (409) 981-2602 during Office, 2500 State court. permit number; and/or (2) East Texas Electric normal business hours. A Highway 124, Stowell, the mailing list for a spe- Cooperative, Inc. complete copy of the Joint Texas. This link to an elec- TO REQUEST A cific county. If you wish to All real estate advertising in (“ETEC”) filed a Joint Application is available tronic map of the site or CONTESTED CASE be placed on the permanent Application with the Public upon request. A copy of facility’s general location is HEARING, YOU MUST and/or the county mailing Utility Commission of the Joint Application may provided as a public cour- INCLUDE THE list, clearly specify which this newspaper is subject to the Texas (“PUCT” or also be viewed on the tesy and not part of the FOLLOWING ITEMS list(s) and send your “Commission”) requesting Commission’s webpage at application or notice. For IN YOUR REQUEST: request to TCEQ Office of Fair Housing Act which makes to amend ETI’s certificate www.puc.state.tx.us. The the exact location, refer to your name, address, the Chief Clerk at the of convenience and neces- Commission maintains an the application.https://tceq. phone number; appli- address below. sity (“CCN”) in connection electronic copy of all fil- maps.arcgis.com/apps/ cant’s name and pro- INFORMATION it illegal to advertise “any pref- with ETI’s acquisition of ings on the “Interchange webappviewer/index. posed permit number; AVAILABLE ONLINE. the Hardin County Peaking Filing Search” section of html?id=db5bac44afbc the location and distance For details about the status Facility (“Hardin Facility”) its webpage. The control 468bbddd360f8168 of your property/activi- of the application, visit the erence, limitation or discrimina- from ETEC pursuant to number for this proceeding 250f&marker=-94.640 ties relative to the pro- Commissioners’ Integrated Public Utility Regulatory is 50790. 833%2C29.853611& posed facility; a specific Database at www.tceq. tion based on race, color, reli- Act (“PURA”) §§ 37.056 level=12 description of how you texas.gov/goto/cid. Search and 39.452(j), including ADDITIONAL would be adversely the database using the per- associated assets and com- NO. 20CPR0016 NOTICE. TCEQ’s affected by the facility in mit number for this appli- gion, sex, handicap, familial mon facilities, and authori- IN THE ESTATE OF Executive Director has a way not common to the cation, which is provided zation to further amend BETTYE MARIE determined the application general public; a list of at the top of this notice. status or national origin, or an ETI’s CCN to reflect a sale POMYKAL, is administratively com- all disputed issues of fact AGENCY CONTACTS of a partial interest (75 DECEASED plete and will conduct a that you submit during AND INFORMATION. megawatts (“MW”)) in the IN THE COUNTY technical review of the the comment period and, Public comments and intention or discrimination.” Montgomery County COURT OF application. After technical the statement “[I/we] requests must be submitted Power Station (“MCPS”) CHAMBERS review of the application is request a contested case either electronically at to ETEC (together, “the COUNTY, TEXAS complete, the Executive hearing.” If the request https://www14.tceq.texas. Familial status includes children Transactions”) pursuant to NOTICE TO Director may prepare a for contested case hearing gov/epic/eComment/, or in PURA § 37.154. The Joint CREDITORS: Notice is draft permit and will issue is filed on behalf of a writing to the Texas Application also seeks a hereby given that original a preliminary decision on group or association, the Commission on under the age of 18. Commission determination Letters Testamentary for the application. Notice of request must designate Environmental Quality, that the purchase of the the Estate of Bettye Marie the Application and the group’s representa- Office of the Chief Clerk, This newspaper will not Hardin Facility from ETEC Pomykal, Deceased, were Preliminary Decision will tive for receiving future MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, is consistent with the pub- issued on April 13, 2020, be published and mailed correspondence; identify Austin, Texas 78711-3087. lic interest pursuant to under Docket No. to those who are on the by name and physical Please be aware that any knowingly accept any advertis- PURA § 14.101, as well as 20CPR0016, pending in county-wide mailing list address an individual contact information you a determination that the the County Court of and to those who are on member of the group who provide, including your full acquisition cost, Chambers County, Texas, the mailing list for this would be adversely name, phone number, email ing for real estate which is in including transaction costs, to Ogene John Pomykal, application. That notice affected by the proposed address, and physical of the Hardin Facility is Independent Executor. will contain the deadline facility or activity; pro- address will become part of violation of the law. Our readers recoverable invested capi- Claims may be presented for submitting public vide the information dis- the agency’s public record. tal for ratemaking purposes in care of the attorney for comments. cussed above regarding For more information pursuant to PURA the estate, addressed as fol- PUBLIC COMMENT / the affected member’s about this permit applica- are hereby informed that all § 37.058(c). However, ETI lows: PUBLIC MEETING. location and distance tion or the permitting pro- is not seeking a change in Orgene John Pomykal You may submit public from the facility or activi- cess, please call the TCEQ rates as part of this pro- Estate of Bettye Marie comments or request a ty; explain how and why Public Education Program, dwellings are available on an ceeding. Pomykal, Deceased public meeting on this the member would be Toll Free, at 1-800-687- The Transactions are c/o Ogene John Pomykal application. The purpose affected; and explain how 4040 or visit their website equal opportunity basis. To interdependent in that one 11511 Cherry Point of a public meeting is to the interests the group at www.tceq.texas.gov/ may not occur without the Drive, Mont Belvieu, provide the opportunity to seeks to protect are rele- goto/pep. Si desea infor- other. The Transactions are Texas 77523 submit comments or to ask vant to the group’s pur- mación en Español, puede complain of discrimination call expected to close in mid- All persons having questions about the appli- pose. llamar al 1-800-687-4040. 2021. The Transactions claims against this estate, cation. TCEQ will hold a Following the close of Further information may will provide a number of which is currently being public meeting if the all applicable comment and also be obtained from HUD toll free at 1-800-669- benefits to ETI, ETEC, and administered, are required Executive Director deter- request periods, the Trinity Bay Conservation their customers, including to present them within the mines that there is a signif- Executive Director will District at the address stat- 9777. The toll free number for generation resource portfo- time and in the manner icant degree of public forward the application and ed above or by calling Mr. lio diversification and the prescribed by law. interest in the application any requests for reconsid- Jerry Shadden at 409-296- addition of peaking and DATED: April 13, 2020 or if requested by a local eration or for a contested 3602. the hearing impaired is 1-800- reserve generation capacity Cindy S. Price legislator. A public meeting case hearing to the TCEQ Issuance Date: April 7, for ETI and base load and Attorney for Applicants is not a contested case Commissioners for their 2020 core-load following capaci- State Bar No. 24046653 hearing. consideration at a sched- 927-9275 ty for ETEC. The agreed PO Box 1936, Mont OPPORTUNITY FOR uled Commission meeting. purchase price for the Belvieu, TX 77580 A CONTESTED CASE The Commission may Hardin Facility is the net Telephone: HEARING. After the only grant a request for a ERRORS book value of that asset at (281) 576-2020 contested case hearing on deadline for submitting The Progress is responsible the time of closing, which Facsimile: public comments, the issues the requestor sub- is currently estimated to be (832) 262-4614 Executive Director will mitted in their timely com- for the À rst incorrect ad inser- $36.0 million. In addition, E-Mail: cindy@ consider all timely com- ments that were not subse- tion only. Call 409-267-6131 ETI expects to incur trans- cspricelaw.net quently withdrawn. If a ments and prepare a to notify the newspaper of a action costs of $2.7 million response to all relevant and hearing is granted, the and has allocated a $5.3 material, or significant subject of a hearing will needed correction million contingency for TEXAS public comments. Unless be limited to disputed unidentified costs. The COMMISSION ON the application is directly issues of fact or mixed agreed sale price for the ENVIRONMENTAL referred for a contested questions of fact and law partial interest in MCPS is QUALITY case hearing, the response relating to relevant and REAL ESTATE currently estimated to be NOTICE OF RECEIPT to comments, and the material water quality $71.1 million. OF APPLICATION Executive Director’s deci- concerns submitted dur- If the PUCT adopts the AND INTENT TO sion on the application, ing the comment period. MARY DUNN REAL ESTATE INC. 45-day intervention dead- OBTAIN WATER will be mailed to every- MAILING LIST. If you line proposed in the Joint QUALITY PERMIT one who submitted public submit public comments, a Mary Dunn Application, the deadline AMENDMENT request for a contested case comments and to those 13400 FM 2354 Rd. • Baytown, Texas 77520 to intervene will be June PERMIT NO. persons who are on the hearing or a reconsidera- 12, 2020, and a letter WQ0015039001 mailing list for this appli- tion of the Executive Offi ce: 281-383-3386 requesting intervention APPLICATION. Trinity cation. If comments are Director’s decision, you Cell: 713-898-7413 should be received by the Bay Conservation District, received, the mailing will will be added to the mail- For a “Dunn Deal” PUCT, at its address pro- P.O. Box 599, Stowell, ing list for this specific also provide instructions Fax: 281-573-1030 vided below, by that date. Texas 77661, has applied for requesting reconsider- application to receive A prehearing conference is to the Texas Commission ation of the Executive future public notices www.marydunn.com expected to be held in on Environmental Quality Director’s decision and mailed by the Office of the Email: [email protected] community The Progress Wednesday • May 6, 2020 9A

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By Sue Hawthorne offers of land purchases from a num- Graduates will line up at 6:45 p.m. We would like to thank all of the students who Contributing Writer ber of parties as interest in land pur- by parking their vehicles in front of applied and congratulate those who were selected. chases in the area appears to be grow- the graduate sign located along Wilcox We are very proud to honor these hard working Anahuac ISD trustees met remotely ing. Street. Graduates will remain in their young adults! April 27 for the first time in precau- AMLR Properties, Inc. LLC pur- vehicle until given the signal to exit tions regarding COVID-19. The meet- chased Parcels 7657 and 7658 in the vehicle. Each graduate will stand Anahuac ISD: ing was broadcast on Facebook Live Cause Number 17DCV0513. Ira J. by their sign until the processional for the public to access. Echols purchased Parcel 18881 in begins. Jack Hampton The board approved Latisha Cause Number CV30265. Famrod Graduate seating will be consistent Maci Bennett Fitzgerald Powell as Anahuac Investments LLC purchased Parcel with social distancing guidelines being Barbers Hill ISD: Elementary Principal. Powell replaces 23942 in Cause Number 17DCV0374, placed six feet apart. Brice Otto Julia Hall who is retiring. The contract Parcel 8360 in Cause Number 8360 The ceremony will be live-streamed; Reagan McCawley for Anahuac Middle School Counselor and Parcel 8950 in Cause Number the link will be available on the AISD East Chambers ISD: Latasha Munoz was also renewed. CV28360. website. Shelby Bennett Superintendent Dennis Wagner Tax Attorney Mike Darlow with At the conclusion of the ceremony, Charlotte Williams reported on tentative plans for the Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & keeping social distancing in mind, Class of 2020 graduation. He said that Mott presented the annual Tax graduates will remain seated until The Progress will be honoring those who partici- the first plan is to hold the event on Collection Report to the board. called to exit. We ask families to pated in the online auction for CCYLS this year May 22. Results from students sur- Darlow reported that as of April 15, remain seated until their graduate is veyed show that the majority of seniors $441,752 in delinquent taxes have released. Three graduates and their with a special section! opt for a traditional ceremony. The been collected for tax year 2012 and families will be released at a time. Congratulations! To all the CCYLS students! superintendent added that if May 22 prior; $53,521 for tax year 2013; Both graduate and family will exit the will not work for the ceremony due to $57,109 for tax year 2014; $54,438 stadium at the north end main continued COVID-19 precautions, the for tax year 2015; $68,565 for tax year entrance. next plan is to hold a ceremony in late 2016; $124,070 for tax year 2017; and Due to social distancing guidelines, June. $161,401 for tax year 2018. photos will not be allowed on the Judge cancels Chambers County Supt. Wagner said that Summer directly after the ceremony. School will be held this year with con- Editor’s Note: A letter sent out by Graduates and families will have Day and no HOT grants to festivals tinued virtual learning and that regis- Principal Eric Humphrey on May 4 the opportunity to take photos on the tration for pre-kindergarten and kin- stated that Graduation will be held on field Sat. May 23 and Sun. May 24 at By Dayna Haynes dergarten will be held the first part of Friday, May 22 at the Kyle White their convenience. The entrance (turn- May. Field/Gid Campbell Track weather style) by the Ag shop will be open. He commended the principals, permitting. In the event of bad weather The graduation configuration will County Judge Jimmy Sylvia announced that the teachers and technology staff mem- the event will be moved to Sat. May remain setup for photos which inclued county would be canceling the Chambers County bers who have worked in providing 23 or Friday, May 29. Due to COVID- large AHS letters, stage/decorations, Day for 2021 due to the COVID-19. Feeling at this virtual learning to students. He also 19 the following safety measures will seating, graduate slide show & etc. time it would be the prudent thing to do. commended the Food Service staff be put in place for graduation ceremo- Please note graduation plans may members who have provided break- nies: change due to COVID-19 and local/ The commissioners have already decided not to fast and lunches Monday through Each graduate will be given only state mandates. Atttendees are asked fund any events this year (Texas Gatorfest, Texas Friday since the school shutdown four tickets for family members to to comply with the guidelines listed to Rice Festival, Old Time Founders Day & etc) with began, serving more than 13,000 attend and social distancing can be ensure everyone’s safety. money from the Hotel Occupancy Tax grants. They meals. followed. Seniors will recieve the He also thanked the students, par- tickets during graduation practice on will re-address the issue at the first of the next year. ents and community members for the May 21 at 7 p.m. Also, it is uncertain if the county or state will allow support shown to the district “during On graduation day the gates will any mass gatherings permits. this unprecedented time.” open at 6:45 p.m. only school person- Superintendent Wagner also report- nel and graduates will be allowed on According to Central Disease Control they recom- ed on the expected growth in the dis- the field. mend of any gathering of 250 or more be canceled or trict with the building of several new Graduation programs will be avail- post-poned or consider re-organizing to smaller homes in the area, adding that the new able near the entrances. groups. 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