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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 158 education entities & three education service centers in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the following: Bid Category-Bid Submission Deadline, Time Central Commodity Processing-Jan 29, 2024, 2:00 PM Catering-Jan 25, 2024, 2:00 PM Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies-Jan 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Health Supplies-Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies-Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies-Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies-Mar 28, 2024, 1:30 PM General Office Supplies & Furniture-Mar 28, 2024, 1:30 PM Snacks, Beverages, Ala' Carte, & Produce-Apr 4, 2024, 1:30 PM Athletic Equipment & Supplies-Apr 4, 2024, 1:30 PM Plumbing Supplies-May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Construction, Building & Supplies-May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Library Books & Supplies-May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Custodial Supplies-Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Classroom Furniture & Supplies-Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Musical Instruments-Service, Equip-Supplies-Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Electrical Supplies-Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice-May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Food Service-May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Copy Paper-May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Computer Hardware & Supplies-Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Uniforms: Athletic, Band, Performance, Institutional & Supplies-Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Printing & Printing Supplies-Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Vocational Equipment & Supplies-Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Network Systems & Supplies-Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Mobile Communication Equip-Supplies-Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Contracted Services-Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Educational Activities & Supplies-Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease-Sep 26, 2024, 1:30 PM Grounds/Athletic Fields Maintenance, Equipment & Supplies-Sep 26, 2024, 1:30 PM Paint & Painting Supplies-Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Copy Machines-Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Special Education & Supplies-Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing-Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 PM Supplemental Food Services-Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 PM Computer Software & Supplies-Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Science Supplies-Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Equipment & Supplies-Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Transportation Maintenance & Supplies-Nov 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Instructional Catalog-Nov 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, phone (903) 988-6859 or e-mail purchasing@esc7.net. Hardcopy bids will be opened at the ESC on each opening date and time. Electronic bids will be opened online at the ESC on each bid submission date and time. Cooperative bids may be awarded to multiple respondents. Factors which must be considered by the Cooperative in making the award of bids include discounts/pricing offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping, exclusions of bid, and purchase orders accepted. Payments for member orders are not facilitated by the Cooperative. Region 7 reserves the right to make final decisions as to the best interest of the Cooperative and its members.

LEGAL NOTICE Advertisement for Invitation for Bids November 28, 2023 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB 23-072/MR) Term Contract for Legal Notices for Jefferson County. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County website, https://www.co.jefferson.tx.us/Purchasing/ or by calling 409-835-8593. Bids are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the bid number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Bidders shall forward an original and one (1) copy of their bid to the address shown below. Jefferson County does not accept bids submitted electronically. Late bids will be rejected as non-responsive. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Jefferson County Engineering Department Conference Room (5th Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, at the time and date below. Bidders are invited to attend the sealed bid opening. BID NAME: Term Contract for Legal Notices for Jefferson County BID NUMBER: IFB 23-072/MR DUE BY TIME/DATE: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department 1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor Beaumont, Texas 77701 Any questions relating to these bid requirements should be directed to Mistey Reeves, Assistant Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or via email at: mistey.reeves@jeffcotx.us. If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or via email at: deb.clark@jeffcotx.us. Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to participate in the bidding process. Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date at 409-835-8593. All interested firms are invited to submit a bid in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid. Bidders are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire invitation, as failure to return and/or complete all required documentation will result in a response being declared as non-responsive. Deborah L. Clark, Purchasing Agent Jefferson County, Texas

LEGAL NOTICE Advertisement for Request for Proposal November 28, 2023 Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be accepted by the Jefferson County Purchasing Department for Request for Proposals (RFP 23-071/MR), Commissary Services for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Specifications for this project may be obtained from the Jefferson County website, https://www.co.jefferson.tx.us/Purchasing/, or by calling 409-835-8593. Proposals are to be sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Agent with the proposal number and name marked on the outside of the envelope or box. Proposers shall forward an original and four (4) hard copies of their proposal to the address shown below. Late proposals will be rejected as non-responsive. Proposals will be publicly opened and only the firm name will be read aloud in the Jefferson County Engineering Conference Room (5th Floor, Historic Courthouse) 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 at the time and date below. Proposals shall be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to competing Proposers and maintains the confidentiality of the proposals during negotiations. Proposals will be open for public inspection after the award of the contract, except for trade secrets and confidential information. Proposers are invited to attend the sealed proposal opening. There will be a Pre-Proposal Conference on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm CT at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, 5030 Hwy 69 S., Beaumont, Texas 77705. PROPOSAL NAME: Commissary Services for Jefferson County Sheriff's Office PROPOSAL NUMBER: RFP 23-071/MR DUE DATE/TIME: 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Jefferson County Purchasing Department 1149 Pearl Street, 1st Floor Beaumont, Texas 77701 Any questions relating to these requirements should be directed to Mistey Reeves, Assistant Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or mistey.reeves@jeffcotx.us. If no response in 72 hours, contact Deborah Clark, Purchasing Agent at 409-835-8593 or deb.clark@jeffcotx.us. Jefferson County encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to participate in the bidding process. Jefferson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment, or the provisions of services. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact our office at least seven (7) days prior to the bid due date at 409-835-8593. All interested firms are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this bid. Proposers are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire invitation, as failure to return and/or complete all required documentation will result in a response being declared as non-responsive. Deborah L. Clark, Purchasing Agent Jefferson County, Texas

PUBLIC HEARING Jefferson County, Fred L. Jackson, Attorney I am writing, pursuant to Section 312.2041, Tax Code, to inform you that the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County will conduct a public hearing on January 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (during Commissioners Court), to consider the establishment of the Reinvestment Zone for Howard Energy Partners and a hearing to possibly approve and abatement agreement for construction of a new industrial facility. The notice of this meeting is being duly posted as an agenda item for the Court on this date, and it is anticipated that the Commissioners Court will consider approving an order establishing this reinvestment zone and an abatement agreement on that date. The group owns property within the Port Arthur ETJ and has submitted an application for a tax abatement. Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact me. Sincerely yours, Fred L. Jackson

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or it's affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space's lien, by selling personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated. All spaces contain household furniture unless otherwise noted. The auction will be listed & advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only & paid at the below referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid & may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Clean up deposit required. Ending on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Property #3098, 8020 Eastex Frwy, Beaumont, TX 77708, Dorothy Rieger, Sherry Perkins, Brandy Henderson, Cisco Abshire, Austin Walker, Andrew Fison, Dejuan Armstead, Property #3100, 6970 College St, Beaumont, TX 77707, Mandi L Walker, Debbie Lynn Emery, Property #3179, 188 S LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657, Kelly Lee, Justin Bridges, Elizabeth Gallier, Property #3253, 9595 Hwy 69, Pt. Arthur, TX 77640, Fay Hines, Martha Savka, Ed Grossman, Property #3254, 250 S Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77707, Ruby Redeau, Bobbi Pitre, Property #3936, 1501 N 7th St, Beaumont, TX 77703, Corey Lane, Briyana Cruse, Jamaal Edwards, Beth Handy, Brandi Smith, Ashley Rideaux, Rachel Maxwell.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The County of Jasper will accept sealed bids (clearly marked as such) until Wednesday December 13,2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the County Auditor, 150 N. Austin, Jasper, Texas 75951, for the following requirements of the County: 1. Jet A and 100LL Fuel for Jasper County Airport The sealed bids will be publicly opened in the Commissioners' Courtroom December 13,2023 at 10:30 a.m. and tabulated for presentation to the Commissioners' Court for action at their regular meeting on December 18, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. The court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mellissa Smith, Jasper County Auditor, Jasper, Texas.

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Mendocino County Department of Social Services/Family & Children's Services Division, P. O. Box 839, Ukiah, CA 95482 TELEPHONE NO.: (707) 463-7990 Fax No. (707) 463-7960 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, 100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. CASE NAME: Alonzo Garcia CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294(f)(7)(A) CASE NUMBER: 21JV00032-02 To: Roberto Garcia Vargas, and anyone claiming to be a parent of Alonzo Garcia, born on March 28, 2015, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, California. 1.A hearing will be held on January 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. G, located at court address above. 2.At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 3.The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 4.You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have any attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 5.If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 6.The court will proceed with the hearing whether or not you are present. Date: October 24, 2023 Kim Turner, Clerk of Superior Court, by Tracy Johnson, Assistant Operations Manager, Superior Court The publication of the Citation for Publication under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26 will run on the following dates: November 29, 2023, December 6, 2023, December 13, December 20, 2023.

PROPOSAL REQUEST Region 5 Education Service Center request proposals for USDA Commodity Items: Beans, Beef, Cheese, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Flour, Fruit, Potatoes, Pork, Peanuts, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Turkey. Detailed specifications may be obtained from Delois Harris, Program Coordinator. All RFPs will be completed and submitted electronically. Please follow the instructions at the following website. https://esc5.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Bid opening will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Region 5 Education Service Center, 350 Pine St., 5th Floor, Beaumont, TX. After this date and time, you will be unable to complete an RFP on the above listed category. Region 5 Education Service Center reserves the right to accept or refuse any of all bids. Delois Harris Program Coordinator

PROPOSAL REQUEST Region 5 Education Service Center request proposals for Catalog Bid - Fresh Produce Items. Detailed specifications may be obtained from Delois Harris, Program Coordinator. All RFPs will be completed and submitted electronically. Please follow the instructions at the following website https://esc5.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Bid opening will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Region 5 Education Service Center, 350 Pine St., 5th Floor, Beaumont, TX. After this date and time, you will be unable to complete an RFP on the above listed category. Region 5 Education Service Center reserves the right to accept or refuse any of all bids. Delois Harris Program Coordinator

Notice OF Public Sale NOTICE OF PUBLICE SALE OF PROPERTY TO SATISFY Landlord's lien. Sale will be on December 18th,2023 Sale will close at 2pm property Can be seen at www.storageauctions.com units are lcated at. 650 interstate 10 s, Beaumont Tx 77707. Property will Be sold to the highest bidder for CASH cleanup and removal deposit may be required. The seller reserves the right to withdraw. From sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Gesille Stuberfield: Boxes Totes Gesille Stuberfield: Boxes Totes Lassaint Rudolph : Household Items Clothing Ibreyana Bell: Clothing bags

CITY OF BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CREATION OF A REINVESTMENT ZONE _______________________________________ THE CITY OF BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 5, 2023 AT 1:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT 801 MAIN STREET, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77701, ON THE CREATION OF A REINVESTMENT ZONE AND ITS BENEFITS TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AND TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY OWNER OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED ZONE TO PROTEST THE INCLUSION OF THEIR PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED ZONE, WHICH PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY 7,384.43 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE NECHES RIVER, ALONG INTERSTATE 10 AND ALONG NORTH HIGHWAY 69, AND BEING WHOLLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS. A MAP DEPICTING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AT 801 MAIN STREET, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77701, AND IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE, THE CREATION OF THE PROPOSED REINVESTMENT ZONE, ITS BOUNDARIES AND/OR THE CONCEPT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING, A SEPARATE DATE WILL BE SET WHERE THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE REINVESTMENT ZONE AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.

INVITATION TO BID UNLEADED GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL 2023/ 2024 FROM: City of Jasper 465 S. Main St. Jasper, Texas 75951 TO: ALL INTERESTED VENDORS Bid Number 2024 Bid Title------------------------------------------------------------------ Fuel Bid Bid Opening Date -------------------------------------------------------12-06-2023 Bid Opening Time ----------------------------------------------------------2:00 P.M. Mark Envelope---------------------------------------------------------------Fuel Bid Contact Person Karen Pumphrey A. SCOPE OF BID To furnish and deliver all the City's requirements of unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, and hydraulic and motor oils in the period beginning (December 2023) through (December 2024).

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Mendocino County Department of Social Services/Family & Children's Services Division, P. O. Box 839, Ukiah, CA 95482 TELEPHONE NO.: (707) 463-7990 Fax No. (707) 463-7960 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, 100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. CASE NAME: Rosalee Brooks CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294(f)(7)(A) CASE NUMBER: SCUK-JVSQ-19-18166-01 To: Alfred Benjamin Tracy III, and anyone claiming to be a parent of Rosalee Brooks born on August 30, 2012, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in Lakeport, California. 1.A hearing will be held on December 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. G, located at court address above. 2.At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. 3.The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. 4.You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have any attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. 5.If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. 6.The court will proceed with the hearing whether or not you are present. Date: October 10, 2023 Kim Turner, Clerk Of Superior Court, by Tracy Johnson, Assistant Operations Manager, Superior Court The publication of the Citation for Publication under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.23 will run on the following dates: November 1, 2023, November 8, 2023, November 15, 2023, and November 22, 2023.

INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB NO. 2023-12B The Housing Authority of City of Beaumont (HACB) hereby solicits bids offering to provide carpet replacement and installation according to scope of work included in bid package. Any prospective bidder desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must request it at least seven (7) calendar days before the scheduled time for the bid opening. The request must be addressed to Rashad Bowman, Purchasing Officer, 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Any information given to a prospective bidder concerning this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as a written amendment to the solicitation. The bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and labeled as follows: BID OFFERING TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL CARPET ________________________________________ Vendor Name INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. 2023-12B DATE AND TIME THE BID IS DUE: December 14, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) ALL BIDS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO: RASHAD BOWMAN PROCUREMENT OFFICER HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT 1890 LAUREL BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701

NOTICE TO BIDDERS On-line bids will be received by René Bates Auctioneers, Inc., on behalf of the City of Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas, for its online Surplus Property Auction. The online auction will begin on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023, and conclude on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023. CITY OF BEAUMONT SURPLUS PROPERTY ONLINE AUCTION The auction consists of six (6) garbage trucks. All items will be sold "AS IS" without warranty or guarantee. Vehicles and equipment may be viewed at the City of Beaumont Fleet Service Center located at 4955 Lafin Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705. For a complete list and pictures of the items, go to the René Bates Auctioneer, Inc. web site at www.renebates.com. Bids for all items will be accepted online only, to René Bates Auctioneers, Inc., at www.renebates.com. Bids will not be accepted in any form at the City of Beaumont. All materials, equipment, and/or vehicles sold must be removed within the time frame as stated on the auctioneer's website. After the specified date, a $25.00 per day per item storage fee will be charged to the buyer. The City of Beaumont, Texas DOES NOT provide transportation or loading services for buyers to remove their merchandise. Any and all methods of lifting, towing, and hauling, as well as all other methods or requirements for the removal and transport of the materials, equipment and/or vehicles, is the sole responsibility of the buyer. You may contact the City of Beaumont Purchasing Division at 409-880-3720 if you have questions or would like further information about the Online Auction. Tina Broussard, TRMC City Clerk

Advertisement and Invitation for Bids Electronic bids addressed to the City of Lumberton, Texas will be received ON-LINE through CIVCASTUSA.COM; for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment, superintendence, and labor for the construction for the City of Lumberton American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Ditch Improvements until 2:00 PM., CST, on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Bids will immediately thereafter be opened on CIVCAST. Any bids received after closing time will NOT be ACCEPTED. Bids are invited for several items and the quantity of work as follows. 1. Drainage improvements of approximately 1,116 linear feet of existing earthen ditch by concrete lining. The Contract Documents, Specifications, and Plans may be examined at the following location: A complete set of the bidding documents are on file at www.civcastusa.com. There is no cost to view the plans, and printing can be done through the website. Sets of hard copies of bidding Documents will not be sold. Complete sets of bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of bidding Documents. Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use. Also, plans can be viewed at the City of Lumberton City Hall, 836 N. Main Street, Lumberton, Texas 77657, and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc., 8865 College Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707. A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Lumberton or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded by the City of Lumberton through ARPA Funds. No Pre-Bid Conference will be held on this project. All questions shall be received through CIVCAST or in writing via email until Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 5:00 PM and addressed by Addendum. The City of Lumberton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by City of Lumberton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. Don Surratt, MAYOR Advertisement 1: November 19th, 2023 Advertisement 2: November 26th, 2023

Jasper ISD is soliciting proposals to provide for the replacement of the existing football, baseball, and softball synthetic turf fields as well as resurfacing of the polyurethane running track located at Jasper High School, 400 Bulldog Ave, Jasper, TX 75951. Sealed proposals will be received at the Business Office of Jasper Independent School District, 128 Park St, Jasper, TX. 75951, until 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at which time they will be opened and read. Proposal forms may be obtained at the address above or on the Jasper ISD website, https://www.jasperisd.net/602570_3

CITY OF LUMBERTON APPROVED BUDGET 2022-'23 THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-'24 WAS ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2022, IN A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LUMBERTON CITY COUNCIL. THE BUDGET WAS APPROVED FOR $6,534,959.00. THE NEW BUDGET YEAR WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND END ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. A COPY OF THIS BUDGET MAY BE VIEWED AT THE LUMBERTON CITY HALL, 836 NORTH MAIN STREET, LUMBERTON, TEXAS, CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE, MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 – 5:00, OR VIA THE CITY WEBSITE AT www.cityoflumberton.com IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 409-755-0031. DARLA HARRINGTON CITY SECRETARY/TREASURER

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of James Sims Polk, Deceased, were issued November 13, 2023, in Docket No. 23CCPR1163 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas to: Thomas Perkins Polk, as Independent Executor. All claims against the Estate of James Sims Polk, Deceased should be presented to: Thomas Perkins Polk c/o Joe E. Broussard MEHAFFYWEBER P. O. BOX 16 BEAUMONT, TX 77704 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 14th day of November, 2023. MEHAFFYWEBER By:/s/ Joe E. Broussard Joe E. Broussard Attorney for the Estate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Of Administration for the Estate of James Thomas Moye, Jr., Deceased, were issued on November 16, 2023, in Docket No. CV23-15173 in the County Court of Newton County, Texas to: Marilyn S McK.neely. The address of the Executrix is in Jasper, Texas, the post office address is: Ms. Marilyn S. McK.neely c/o Gary H. Gatlin, Attorney P. 0. Box 1985 Jasper, Texas 75951 All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED this the 16th day of November, 2023. /s/ Gary H. Gatlin Gary H. Gatlin Attorney for the Estate of James Thomas Moye, Jr., Deceased SBN: 07757900 P. 0. Box 1985 Jasper, Texas 75951 Email: ghgatlin@att.net ( 409) 384-7433 (409) 384-9899 - fax

Effective 12/15/2023, Dr. Ramzi Dakour will no longer be maintaining a private practice in Family Medicine. He will be entering a Psychiatry residency program in Beaumont with the intent of practicing Psychiatry in Southeast Texas when he is finished. All medical records for Dr. Dakour's patients will be available at Greater Beaumont Pediatrics and Family Medicine. If you would like a copy of your records or would like your records to be sent to a provider of your choice, you may make this request in person or in writing. We are available to answer any questions you may have and can be reached by telephone at 409-832-1225.

RE: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Lumberton will hold public hearings in the Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 836 N. Main, Lumberton, Texas, to discuss and consider the following: 1) For the purpose of discussion on a variance request submitted by Andrew Breault, to pour concrete to widen and extend his existing driveway to within 4 feet of the east side property line. The property is located at 6225 Jenny Lane, Lot 2, Block 1, Woodridge Subdivision, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 2) For the purpose of discussion on a variance request submitted by Zach Rowe, of Leavins Engineering & Design, LLC, on behalf of Christine Rinh, to encroach upon the east rear and south side setback lines to within 2' of those property lines to pour concrete for parking and a driveway. They would also like to encroach upon the south side setback line of lot 1 and the north side setback line of lot 2 to pour concrete for a common driveway. The property is located at 312 N LHS Drive, Lot 2, Abstract No. 2 in the Francisco Arriola League, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 3) For the purpose of discussion on a variance request submitted by Phillip Pittala to encroach upon the north rear and west side setback lines to place an 8x8 accessory building in the back yard, to within 4' of those property lines. The property is located at 208 Pindo Palm, Lot 34, Block 4, Woosley Palms Subdivision Phase 3, Abstract 588, in the J F Callihan Survey, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 4) For the purpose of discussion on a variance request submitted by Chad Hawthorne to encroach upon the east side setback line to pour concrete for a second driveway. The property is located at 102 Mallory, Lot 35, Block 2, Woosley Palms Subdivision Phase 1, Abstract 588, in the J F Callihan Survey, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 5) For the purpose of discussion on a request submitted by Kevin Boykin, of Boykin Homes, to approve the Final Plat for Copper Point Subdivision Phase 3. The property is located in Abstract 46, in the R C Rogers Survey, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 6) For the purpose of discussion on a request submitted by James Abshire of Abshire Builders to approve the Preliminary Plat of River Birch Phase III A and B. The property is located in Abstract 46, in the R C Rogers Survey, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. A public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6:30 PM. A public hearing will be held by the City Council for these same items on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Anita M. Price Zoning Secretary

COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS November 16, 2023 City of Jasper 465 S. Main Street Jasper, Texas, 75951 409-383-4651 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Jasper. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about December 4, 2023, the City of Jasper (City) will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture/Office of Rural Affairs (TDA) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant program funds contract under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq to undertake a project known as Water System Improvements, Contract #CDV21-0281, to undertake a project known as 2023 Wastewater System Improvements. The City has identified an urgent need to replace aged and deteriorated sewer lines resulting in excessive inflow and infiltration. Project shall remove two existing lift stations and install approximately 3,000 LF six-inch sewer line to convert to a gravity sewer system, construct new manholes, and all associated appurtenances. The wastewater improvements are considered critical action activities. In addition, City shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way, including utility easements, in compliance with program requirements in accordance with the Uniform Grant Management Standards. Clearance includes engineering, administration & environmental activities. Improvements shall take place at the following locations within the City of Jasper. 1) Lift Station #17 & 6" Sewer Line: Beginning at the NE corner of US190 South and Inman Street, from US 190 cross country south and west, then along undeveloped section of Beechwood Street, west to dead-end of Beechwood St. at Walnut Run Street (Lat/Long 30.919113, -93.965298); Location 2) Lift Station #29 & 6" Sewer Line: Beginning at NE corner of Pearl Street and 1st Street running west along Pearl Street towards Linton Lanier Street to existing manhole (Lat/Long 30.930389, -94.007194); Total disturbance approx. 0.216 acres. CDBG Grant Amt: $350,000, City: $52,500: TOTAL: $402,500 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT City has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Jasper 465 S. Main Street Jasper, Texas, 75951 where the ERR can be examined & is available for review & or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. Phone: 409-383-4651. ERR can be viewed https://www.dropbox.com/s/54aqq9dqhac19v9/ERR%20City%20of%20JasperCDBGCEV21-0281-%20FINAL.pdf?dl=0 Comments may submitted to the above address, Attention: Anderson Land, Mayor. Comments can also be submitted via email at kpumphrey@jaspertx.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Jasper. All comments received by December 1, 2023 , will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION City of Jasper certifies to TDA that Anderson Land, in his capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process & that these responsibilities have been satisfied. TDA approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA & related laws & authorities & allows City to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS TDA will accept objections to its release of funds & the City certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City (b) City has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) City or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by TDA; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared & submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) & shall be addressed to Annessa Lewis, Environmental Review Specialist of TDA, Office of Rural Affairs, via email at CDBG_EnvReview@TexasAgriculture.gov. Potential objectors should contact TDA to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Anderson Land, Mayor

COMBINADO` NOTIFICACIÓN DE LA DETERMINACIÓN DE QUE NO HAY IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS 16 de noviembre de 2023 Ciudad de Jasper 465 S. Main Street Jasper, Texas, 75951 409-383-4651 Estos avisos deberán cumplir con dos requisitos de procedimiento separados pero relacionados para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Jasper. SOLICITUD DE LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS El 4 de diciembre de 2023 o alrededor de esa fecha, la Ciudad de Jasper (Ciudad) presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura/Oficina de Asuntos Rurales de Texas (TDA, por sus siglas en inglés) para la liberación del contrato de fondos del programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario bajo el Título 1 de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, Ley Pública 93-383, según enmendada 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq para llevar a cabo un proyecto conocido como Mejoras en el Sistema de Agua, Contrato #CDV21-0281, para llevar a cabo un proyecto conocido como Mejoras del Sistema de Aguas Residuales 2023. La Ciudad ha identificado una necesidad urgente de reemplazar las líneas de alcantarillado viejas y deterioradas, lo que resulta en una afluencia e infiltración excesivas. El proyecto eliminará dos estaciones de bombeo existentes e instalará aproximadamente 3,000 LF de seis pulgadas de línea de alcantarillado para convertirlas en un sistema de alcantarillado por gravedad, construir nuevos pozos de inspección y todos los accesorios asociados. Las mejoras en las aguas residuales se consideran actividades de acción crítica. Además, la Ciudad llevará a cabo todas las adquisiciones de bienes inmuebles, servidumbres y/o derechos de paso necesarios, incluidas las servidumbres de servicios públicos, de conformidad con los requisitos del programa de acuerdo con los Estándares Uniformes de Administración de Subvenciones. La autorización incluye actividades de ingeniería, administración y medio ambiente. Las mejoras se llevarán a cabo en los siguientes lugares dentro de la ciudad de Jasper. 1) Estación de bombeo # 17 y línea de alcantarillado de 6 ": Comenzando en la esquina NE de US190 South e Inman Street, desde US 190 a campo traviesa hacia el sur y el oeste, luego a lo largo de la sección no desarrollada de Beechwood Street, al oeste hasta el callejón sin salida de Beechwood St. en Walnut Run Street (Lat/Long 30.919113, -93.965298); Ubicación 2) Estación de bombeo # 29 y línea de alcantarillado de 6 ": Comenzando en la esquina NE de Pearl Street y 1st Street corriendo hacia el oeste a lo largo de Pearl Street hacia Linton Lanier Street hasta la alcantarilla existente (Lat/Long 30.930389, -94.007194); Perturbación total aprox. 0.216 acres. Subvención CDBG Cantidad: $350,000, Ciudad: $52,500: TOTAL: $402,500 CONSTATACIÓN DE QUE NO HAY IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO La Ciudad ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley de Política Ambiental Nacional de 1969 (NEPA). La información adicional del proyecto se encuentra en el Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) en el archivo de la Ciudad de Jasper 465 S. Main Street Jasper, Texas, 75951 donde el ERR puede ser examinado y está disponible para su revisión o copia de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Teléfono: 409-383-4651. ERR se puede ver https://www.dropbox.com/s/54aqq9dqhac19v9/ERR%20City%20of%20JasperCDBGCEV21-0281-%20FINAL.pdf?dl=0 Los comentarios pueden enviarse a la dirección anterior, Atención: Anderson Land, Alcalde. Los comentarios también se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a kpumphrey@jaspertx.org. COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre el ERR a la Ciudad de Jasper. Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 1 de diciembre de 2023 serán considerados por la Ciudad antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen. CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL La Ciudad de Jasper certifica a TDA que Anderson Land, en su calidad de Alcalde, consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se presenta una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por parte de TDA satisface sus responsabilidades bajo la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite a la Ciudad utilizar los fondos del Programa. OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS TDA aceptará objeciones a su liberación de fondos y a la certificación de la Ciudad por un período de quince días después de la fecha de presentación anticipada o de la recepción real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si se basan en una de las siguientes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficial Certificador de la Ciudad (b) La Ciudad ha omitido un paso o no ha tomado una decisión o hallazgo requerido por las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58; (c) La ciudad u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por parte de TDA; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúe de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una conclusión por escrito de que el proyecto es insatisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y enviarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec. 58.76) y deben dirigirse a Annessa Lewis, Especialista en Revisión Ambiental de TDA, Oficina de Asuntos Rurales, por correo electrónico a CDBG_EnvReview@TexasAgriculture.gov. Los posibles objetores deben ponerse en contacto con TDA para verificar el último día real del período de objeción. Anderson Land, Alcalde

BEAUMONT ISD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Beaumont Independent School District is requesting proposals for Cafeteria Serving Line Replacements (RFP 24.11). The RFP package (all documents) may be obtained at www.bmtisd.com/bids. Note that there is an optional pre-proposal conference at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Odom Academy, 2550 W. Virginia, Beaumont, TX 77705. The deadline to submit a response to the RFP is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Administration Building, 3395 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77706.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or it's affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space's lien, by selling personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated. All spaces contain household furniture unless otherwise noted. The auction will be listed & advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only & paid at the below referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid & may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Clean up deposit required. Ending on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Property #3098, 8020 Eastex Frwy, Beaumont, TX 77708, Rebecca Alford, Matthew Sullivan, Jason Brooks, Cassy Shoemaker, Sergio Parra, Leslie Carpenter, Juosha McDonald, Yvonne Trent, Erika Lee, Property #3099, 9999 Highway 69, Pt. Arthur, TX 77640, Daniel Harrington, Property #3100, 6970 College St, Beaumont, TX 77707, Christopher Dardy, Damian Reed, Semonia Smith, Pierrie Boussard, Property #3179, 188 S LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657, Ashley Cook, Property #3253, 9595 Hwy 69, Pt. Arthur, TX 77640, Bryanna Hayes, Michael Harvick, Jessica Nickson, Mariah Dennis, Property #3254, 250 S Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77707, Logan Mack, Jamica Holt, Kimberly Kendrick, Property #3936, 1501 N 7th St, Beaumont, TX 77703, Ashle Bertrand, Jasmine Beaty.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Joseph L. Martel, Sr. were issued on June 12, 2023, in Docket No. 128691, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Ruth Denise Martel McDaniel. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Ruth Denise Martel McDaniel 1980 Dogwood Vidor, Texas 77662 Dated November 9, 2023. /s/ Ruth Denise Martel McDaniel Ruth Denise Martel McDaniel 1980 Dogwood Vidor, Texas 77662

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BILLY H. KIRBOW, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BILLY H. KIRBOW, Deceased, were issued on October 13, 2023, in Cause No. 10663, pending in the County Court of Jasper County, Texas, to: BILLIE JEANNE KIRBOW BURGHARD. The physical address of the residence of such Independent Executor is 4371 Stone Creek Lane, Bellville, Austin County, Texas 77418. The post office address is c/o ROBERT M. JACKSON, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 2106, Jasper, Texas 75951. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the _1_3 _ day of October, 2023. /s/ Billie Jeanne Kirbow Burghard BILLIE JEANNE KIRBOW BURGHARD, Independent Executor

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF STEVEN W. CHAPMAN, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of STEVEN W. CHAPMAN, Deceased, were issued on June 29, 2023, in Cause No. 10611, pending in the County Court of Jasper County, Texas, to: JUDITH K. BUCHANAN. The residence of such Independent Administrator is 25558 Archer, in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona 85212. The post office address is c/o ROBERT M. JACKSON, P.O. Box 2106, Jasper, Texas 75951. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 22nd day of June, 2023. /s/ Judith K Buchanan, JUDITH K. BUCHANAN Independent Administrator

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMIE LYNN HYATT Notice is herebygiven that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of JAMIE LYNN HYATT, Deceased, were issued on the 20th day of September, 2023, in Cause Number 10652 pending in the County Court of Jasper County, Texas, to ASHLEY N. REINER. The mailing address for ASHLEY N. REINER is Reiner Law Firm, 3410 Mercer Street, Houston, Texas 77027. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered are required to present them to the above address in care of ASHLEY N. REINER, Dependent Administrator of the Estate of JAMIE LYNN HYATT, Deceased, within the time and manner prescribed by law. DATED the 26th day of September, 2023

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Date of Publication: November 14, 2023 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) 221 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas 78701 512-475-3800 On or after November 22, 2023, the TDHCA will submit a request to HUD for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, to undertake the following project: Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) and Homebuyer Assistance with New Construction (HANC), to include but not limited to HOME Program RSP 2020-0039 Contract #s 1003152, 1003153, 1003154, and 1003158. Purpose: provide affordable housing to homeowners and potential homeowners by reconstructing or replacing existing unsafe single-family homes and/or providing homeownership of an existing or new construction of a single family home. Location: Scattered sites in Jefferson County, Texas Project/Program Description: HRA provides the following services: (1) Reconstruction of owner-occupied housing on the same site, (2) New construction of site-built housing on the same site to replace an existing owner-occupied manufactured housing unit (MHU), (3) Replacement and relocation of existing housing located in a floodplain to a new MHU or new construction of housing on an alternative site, or (4) New construction or a new MHU to replace a housing unit that has become uninhabitable as a result of disaster or condemnation by local government. HANC program is Homebuyer assistance with new construction to provide mortgage financing to low-income homebuyers for Acquisition and/or New Construction of site-built housing, or acquisition and/or placement of a new Manufactured Housing Unit (MHU). Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 Broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR 58.35(a)(1), 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i) and 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(4)(i). Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 Broad review: Airport Hazards, Coastal Zone Management, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Endangered Species Act, Explosive and Flammable Hazards, Farmlands Protection, Flood Insurance, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation, Noise Abatement and Control, Wetlands Protection, Environmental Justice Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): • Airport Hazards - evaluation for projects located within an Accident Potential Zone (APZ) or Runway Protection Zone/Clear Zone (RPZ/CZ) • Coastal Zone Management - evaluation for projects located within a Coastal Zone Management Area. • Contamination and Toxic Substances - properties will be evaluated using the CERCLA website and/or a visual observation inspection. Contaminated sites will require an ASTM Phase I report to decide if it is recommended to remediate the contaminated property and work with the appropriate state agency. • Endangered Species Act - USFW habitat will be evaluated for sites that reflect potential endangered species. • Explosive and Flammable Hazards - will be evaluated using NEPAssist and if necessary, an Acceptable Separation Distance calculation will be conducted. • Farmlands Protection - for vacant properties, will evaluate if in an urban area or if soil is prime farmland (HANC program) • Flood Insurance/Floodplain Management - if in a 100 year floodplain, flood insurance will be required and will follow the HUD 8-step decision making process. • Historic Preservation - If historic preservation is required to address construction, mitigation will be consistent with Texas Historical Commission requirements. Tribal consultation will also be evaluated. • Noise Abatement and Control - homes within road, railroad and airport thresholds will include a HUD noise calculation with construction mitigation meeting at a minimum interior noise levels of 45 decibels. • Wetlands Protection - if in a wetlands will follow the HUD 8-step decision making process. • Environmental Justice - evaluate if any adverse environmental impacts from the project have been identified. Estimated Project Cost: HOME Award will not exceed a maximum of $150,000 per reconstructed/newly constructed home. This will be a multi-year release for the years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 for HOME funding within this locality. Project estimates the application of $1,960,000 in HOME funds, although in the RSP program funding is based on availability. Will assist up to 50 homes. The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i) and 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(4)(i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at TDHCA and may be examined online at the following website: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/program-services/environmental/index.htm . Comments can be addressed to TDHCA by email to: environmental@tdhca.state.tx.us . PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the TDHCA. All comments received by November 21, 2023, will be considered by the TDHCA prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The TDHCA certifies to HUD that Brenda Hull, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Program Services Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the TDHCA to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the TDHCA's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the TDHCA; (b) the TDHCA has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Fort Worth Regional Office at CPDRROFFTW@hud.gov . Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Brenda Hull, Program Services Manager, Certifying Officer

AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS PARA PROYECTOS Y PROGRAMAS ESCALONADOS Fecha de publicación: 14 de noviembre de 2023 Departamento de Vivienda y Asuntos Comunitarios de Texas (TDHCA, por sus siglas en inglés) 221 E. Calle 11 Austin, Texas 78701 512-475-3800 A partir del 22 de noviembre de 2023, el TDHCA presentará una solicitud al HUD para la liberación de los fondos del Programa de Asociaciones de Inversión HOME bajo el Título II de la Ley Nacional de Vivienda Asequible Cranston-González de 1990, para llevar a cabo el siguiente proyecto: Título del Proyecto/Programa de Revisión Amplia de Nivel 1: Asistencia para la Reconstrucción del Propietario de Vivienda (HRA) y Asistencia para el Comprador de Vivienda con Nuevas Construcciones (HANC), que incluye, entre otros, el Programa HOME RSP 2020-0039 Contrato #s 1003152, 1003153, 1003154 y 1003158. Propósito: proporcionar viviendas asequibles a los propietarios de viviendas y posibles propietarios de viviendas mediante la reconstrucción o el reemplazo de viviendas unifamiliares inseguras existentes y/o la propiedad de una construcción existente o nueva de una vivienda unifamiliar. Ubicación: Sitios dispersos en el condado de Jefferson, Texas Descripción del Proyecto/Programa: HRA proporciona los siguientes servicios: (1) Reconstrucción de viviendas ocupadas por el propietario en el mismo sitio, (2) Nueva construcción de viviendas construidas en el mismo sitio para reemplazar una unidad de vivienda prefabricada (MHU) existente ocupada por el propietario, (3) Reemplazo y reubicación de viviendas existentes ubicadas en una llanura aluvial a una nueva MHU o nueva construcción de viviendas en un sitio alternativo, o (4) Nueva construcción o una nueva MHU para reemplazar una unidad de vivienda que se ha vuelto inhabitable como resultado de un desastre o una condena por parte del gobierno local. El programa HANC es asistencia a compradores de vivienda con nuevas construcciones para proporcionar financiamiento hipotecario a compradores de viviendas de bajos ingresos para la adquisición y/o nueva construcción de viviendas construidas en el sitio, o la adquisición y/o colocación de una nueva Unidad de Vivienda Prefabricada (MHU). Las revisiones específicas del sitio de Nivel 2 se completarán para aquellas leyes y autoridades que no se abordan en la revisión amplia de Nivel 1 para cada dirección bajo este programa cuando se conozcan las direcciones. Nivel de Citación de Revisión Ambiental: 24 CFR 58.35(a)(1), 24 CFR Parte 58.5(a)(3)(i) y 24 CFR Parte 58.5(a)(4)(i). Revisión específica del sitio de Nivel 2: Las revisiones específicas del sitio cubrirán las siguientes leyes y autoridades que no se abordan en la revisión amplia de Nivel 1: Peligros aeroportuarios, Manejo de zonas costeras, Contaminación y sustancias tóxicas, Ley de Especies en Peligro de Extinción, Peligros de explosivos e inflamables, Protección de tierras de cultivo, Seguro contra inundaciones, Manejo de llanuras aluviales, Preservación histórica, Reducción y control de ruido, Protección de humedales, Justicia ambiental Medidas/Condiciones/Permisos de Mitigación (si los hubiera): • Riesgos aeroportuarios: evaluación de proyectos ubicados dentro de una Zona de Potencial de Accidentes (APZ) o una Zona de Protección de Pista/Zona Despejada (RPZ/CZ) • Manejo de Zonas Costeras - evaluación de proyectos ubicados dentro de un Área de Manejo de Zonas Costeras. • Contaminación y sustancias tóxicas: las propiedades se evaluarán utilizando el sitio web de CERCLA y/o una inspección de observación visual. Los sitios contaminados requerirán un informe de Fase I de ASTM para decidir si se recomienda remediar la propiedad contaminada y trabajar con la agencia estatal correspondiente. • Ley de Especies en Peligro de Extinción - El hábitat del USFW será evaluado para sitios que reflejen especies potencialmente en peligro de extinción. • Peligros explosivos e inflamables: se evaluará utilizando NEPAssist y, si es necesario, se realizará un cálculo de distancia de separación aceptable. • Protección de tierras de cultivo: para propiedades vacantes, evaluará si se encuentra en un área urbana o si el suelo es tierra de cultivo de primera calidad (programa HANC) • Seguro contra inundaciones/gestión de llanuras aluviales: si se trata de una llanura aluvial de 100 años, se requerirá un seguro contra inundaciones y seguirá el proceso de toma de decisiones de 8 pasos de HUD. • Preservación Histórica - Si se requiere preservación histórica para abordar la construcción, la mitigación será consistente con los requisitos de la Comisión Histórica de Texas. También se evaluará la consulta tribal. • Reducción y control de ruido: las viviendas dentro de los umbrales de carreteras, ferrocarriles y aeropuertos incluirán un cálculo de ruido de HUD con una mitigación de la construcción que cumpla con niveles mínimos de ruido interior de 45 decibeles. • Protección de humedales: si se encuentra en un humedal, seguirá el proceso de toma de decisiones de 8 pasos de HUD. • Justicia ambiental: evaluar si se han identificado impactos ambientales adversos del proyecto. Costo estimado del proyecto: La adjudicación de HOME no excederá un máximo de $150,000 por vivienda reconstruida/recién construida. Esta será una liberación de varios años para los años 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 y 2027 para el financiamiento de HOME dentro de esta localidad. El proyecto estima la aplicación de $1,960,000 en fondos HOME, aunque en el programa RSP el financiamiento se basa en la disponibilidad. Asistirá hasta 50 hogares. La actividad o actividades propuestas están categóricamente excluidas bajo las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58 de los requisitos de la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental (NEPA) según 24 CFR Parte 58.5 (a) (3) (i) y 24 CFR Parte 58.5 (a) (4) (i). Un Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR, por sus siglas en inglés) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto está archivado en el TDHCA y puede ser examinado en línea en el siguiente sitio web https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ program-services/environmental/index.htm . Los comentarios pueden dirigirse al TDHCA por correo electrónico a: environmental@tdhca.state.tx.us . COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede presentar comentarios por escrito sobre el ERR al TDHCA. Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 21 de noviembre de 2023 serán considerados por el TDHCA antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL El TDHCA certifica a HUD que Brenda Hull, Oficial Certificadora, en su calidad de Gerente de Servicios del Programa, da su consentimiento para aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se presenta una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por parte de HUD satisface sus responsabilidades bajo NEPA y leyes y autoridades relacionadas y permite que el TDHCA utilice los fondos del programa HUD. OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS HUD aceptará objeciones a su liberación de fondos y a la certificación del TDHCA por un período de quince días después de la fecha de presentación anticipada o de la recepción efectiva de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si se basan en una de las siguientes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficial Certificador del TDHCA; (b) el TDHCA ha omitido un paso o no ha tomado una decisión o hallazgo requerido por las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58; (c) el beneficiario de la subvención u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por parte de HUD; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúe de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una conclusión por escrito de que el proyecto es insatisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y presentarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec. 58.76) y deben dirigirse a la Oficina Regional de HUD Fort Worth en CPDRROFFTW@hud.gov . Los posibles objetores deben comunicarse con HUD para verificar el último día real del período de objeción. Brenda Hull, Gerente de Servicios de Programas, Oficial Certificadora

INVITATION TO BIDDERS The City of Sour Lake, Texas will accept sealed bids for furnishing necessary materials, equipment, superintendence and labor for the City of Sour Lake, Texas – South Fannin Street and Shady Lane Roads and Drainage Improvements Project. The project is generally described as the construction and rehabilitation of roadways and drainage systems within the city, along with all other necessary items shown in the plans and as required in the contract documents. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the City of Sour Lake City Hall, 625 Highway 105 W, Sour Lake, Texas 77959. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time set forth. The right is reserved by the City of Sour Lake, as the City's interest may require, to accept or reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received. There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid conference with the Engineer, Owner, and Prospective Bidders at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the City of Sour Lake City Hall, 625 Highway 105 W, Sour Lake, Texas 77959. Bidding Documents are on file at www.civcastusa.com. There is no cost to view the plans, and printing can be done through the website. Hard copies of Bidding Documents will not be sold. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. Owner and Engineer, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other purpose. Bid Security, only in the form of: 1) a certified or cashier's check drawn on a Texas bank and made payable to the City of Sour Lake; or 2) a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Texas, in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the total bid, must accompany each bid at the time it is submitted. Bids must be submitted on the form shown in the Contract Documents. A Contractor Qualification Statement must also accompany each bid. Bids may be held by the City of Sour Lake for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award. Upon award, the successful bidder will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds. 1st Publication: Thursday, November 10, 2023 2nd Publication: Thursday, November 17, 2023

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Patrick Core, Deceased, were issued on November 8, 2023, in Cause No. 12101, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to: Rachel K. Core. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. The notice to the Independent Executor may be delivered at the following address: c/o Kristin F. Baird, Attorney at Law, 9600 Escarpment Blvd., Suite 745-159, Austin, Texas 78749, Dated the 8th day of November, 2023. /s/ Kristin F. Baird, Kristin F. Baird, Attorney for Independent Executor

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Radiant Storage - Orange located at 603 Foreman Rd Orange TX 77630 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 11/27/2023 at 2:30PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Unique Beverly; Shaquille Lewis; Jessica Church (2 units); Shelly Merchant; Dawud Abdur-Rahkman; Stephnay Holmes; Charles Getz; Mack Toler (2 units); Sarah P Perry; Juel Fox-Provost. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Radiant Storage - Groves located at 6111 Gulfway Dr Groves TX 77619 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 11/27/2023 at 2:30PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Vicky Feazel; Mark Brown; Dorothy Cherry; Hannah Nicole Boone; Tosha Monique Clark; Deborah Roberson; Yulanda Moneak Bean; Louis Yohan Feliz Hernandez; Kwana Bonham; Isabella Martinez; Christian Mikah Jones; Andre Jenkins. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Radiant Storage - Beaumont I-10 located at 10 210 Interstate 10 Beaumont TX 77707 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 11/27/2023 at 2:30PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Michael Sonnier; Kelvin Turner; Sheila Lloyd; Jasmine Dudley; Denika J Petiti-Blanc; Jakayla Jackson; Tara Douglas. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Radiant Storage - Beaumont College St located at 6045 College St Beaumont TX 77707 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.lockerfox.com on 11/27/2023 at 1:30PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Jessica Browning; Savon Craig; Miguel J Carter (2 units); Rita Bell; Terrance Chisom; Wilford Relford; Rowena Phillips; Kelley Martin; Natasha Harrison; Randy S Sepulado; Christopher McDonald; Jerry Phelps; Patricia Charles; Danielle Larkins; Bryan R Martin; Ricky Richard; Roy Darko; Troy Roper; Michael Kirkendoll; Paula Tunner; Clarence Green; Alana Ebow. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

PUBLIC NOTICE Competitive sealed proposals for the Newton ISD Bond Improvements 2022, Additions & Renovations – Re-Bid for CSP Package 26-A Electrical is being accepted by Newton Independent School District. Proposers may obtain an electronic copy of contract documents by contacting the Construction Manager, Gallagher Construction Services, 3501 Token Drive, Suite 100, Richardson, Texas 75082, 972-633-0564, bids@gallaghertx.com, and at the website gallaghertx.com. An electronic copy of the contract documents will also be furnished to area plan rooms. Electronically submitted proposals shall be submitted to bids@newtonisd.net, and received before 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Thereafter, at 2:00 PM, all sealed electronic proposals will be opened and tabulated by the Construction Manager. Any electronic submissions received after the closing time of 2:00 PM will not be accepted. A complete proposal tabulation will be made available on the Construction Manager's website as soon as practical after opening of electronic proposals. After proposals are opened and tabulated, post proposal conferences will be conducted as necessary, and recommendations presented to the Owner for consideration of awarding contracts. If for some reason a proposal cannot be submitted electronically, hard copies shall be sent/delivered directly to Newton ISD Administration, 720 Rusk Street, Newton, TX 75966 and received, not postmarked, on or before 2:00 PM, local time, Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Any HARD COPY proposals received after the closing time of 2:00 PM will be returned unopened.

ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Newton will receive bids for the Water Distribution Improvements GLO CDBG Mitigation Infrastructure Project until 10:30 AM on December 7, 2023 at the City of Newton City Hall located at 101 W. North St, Newton, Texas 75966 . The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time. Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: Base Bid: Approximately 3,260 LF 12" C900 PVC and approximately 19,725 LF 8-Inch C900 PVC Waterline Replacements Alternate #1: Approximately 22,985 LF 8" C900 PVC Waterline Replacements Alternate #2: Approximately 22,985 LF 8" C906 HDPE Waterline Replacements Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file and may be reviewed at GLS, 1609 S. Chestnut, Suite 202, Lufkin, Texas 75901 (936) 637-4900. Bid/Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded free of charge (with the option to purchase hard copies) at www.civcastusa.com. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to City of Newton or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Cash currency is not acceptable as bid surety and is not to be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Granting Agency, Texas General Land Office (GLO) and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex age or national origin. Funding for this project is covered under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. All eligible bidders must comply with Section 3 requirements in regards to meeting or exceeding the required objectives for both hiring and subcontracting. In accordance with these objectives, contractors are required to direct their newly created employment and/or subcontracting opportunities to Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns. City of Newton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by City of Newton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder's qualifications prior to the contract award. All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. City of Newton Donnie Meek, City Administrator November 8, 2023 (Locality (Contracting Officer) (Date)

Notice Of Sale Pursuant to Chapter 59 Texas Property Code, Store Space will hold a Public Sale of Property to satisfy landlords lien on Tuesday the 28th day of November, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Property will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Property must be removed within 72 hours. Seller reserves the right to reject any bid and withdraw property from a sale. Bidding takes place on Lockerfox.com. Said property is Store Space Beaumont, 260 I-10 S., Beaumont, TX, 77707 Jefferson County Shalena Harper 1011 Household, Misc, Patricia Eglin 1111 Household, Misc, Rakenya Smotherman 1158 Household, Misc, Jason See 1197 Household, Misc, Shellby Basha 1248 Household, Misc, Precious Durousseau 1341 Household, Misc, Mashieka Rideau 1380 Household, Misc, Stacy Mobley 1397 Household, Misc, Marguerite Moravek 1401 Household, Misc, Kamisha Jayandara 3010 Household, Misc, Randolph Brooks 4031 Household, Misc, Candice Martin Gonzalez 4040 Household, Misc, National Distributing Republic 4064 Household, Misc, National Distributing Republic 4065 Household, Misc.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES Deweyville ISD is seeking quotes to purchase the following vehicles: 2 REGULAR 77 PASSENGER BUSES WITH A/C AND HEATER - MUST MEET OR EXCEED TEXAS SCHOOL BUS SEPCIFICATION # 070-SB-16 FOR 2018 1 SPECIALLY ADAPTED 54 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUS INCLUDING WHEEL CHAIR LIFT, A/C AND HEATER MUST MEET OR EXCEED TEXAS SCHOOL BUS SEPCIFICATION # 070-SB-16 FOR 2018 1 AUTOMATIC V8 SUBURBAN Quotes must be emailed to jwelch@deweyvilleisd.com by 11/17/2023 9:00AM.

Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sale to be held online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Facility is located at Nederland Premier Storage, 1420 South 21st Street, Nederland, TX 77627. Bidding will open Monday, November 13th, 2023, at 9am and conclude Friday, November 24th, 2023, at 5pm. A cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. Unit items are sold as-is to the highest bidder. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant – Estrella Del Pino: electronics, appliances, furniture, and misc. household items.

RE: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Lumberton will hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting in the Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 836 N. Main, Lumberton, Texas, to discuss and consider the following: 1) For the purpose of discussion on a variance request submitted by Steven Scott, from Radiant Sign Services, to allow the construction of a sign where the characters 'b' and 'll' of 'bealls' to have a height of 60 inches. The property is located at 142 South Main Street, Abstract No. 53, in the S K VanMeter Survey, Tract 112, Lumberton, Hardin County, Texas. 2) Chapter 50 (Zoning), Article VI – Signs, to provide for clarity to definitions and special standards. 3) Chapter 42 (Subdivision), Section 42-35 – Minor Plats, to require a drainage study and drainage appurtenances approved by the city engineer. A public hearing and special meeting will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. A public hearing will be held by the City Council for these same items on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Anita M. Price Zoning Secretary

Attorney for Petitioner or Petitioner Sid Stover 950 N. Wheeler Jasper, Texas 75951 Clerk of the Court Pamela Renee Crew District Clerk 100 West Bluff, Room 203 Woodville, Texas 75979 THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: Anysa Francesca Davis, Address Unknown and to all whom it may concern, Respondent( s), "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 expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexaslawHelp.org." The Original Petition for Divorce of Robert Lee Davis, Petitioner, was filed in the Court of Tyler County, Texas, on the 27th day of October, A.O. 2022, against Anysa Francesca Davis, Respondent, numbered 26,121 and entitled 'In the Matter of the Marriage of Robert Lee Davis and Anysa Francesa Davis'. The suit requests Dissolution of Marriage The Court has the authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree dissolving the marriage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, this is the 25th day of October. A.O. 2023. Attest: Pamela Renee Crews, Clerk District Court, Tyler County, Texas By: /s/ Kalyn Hoke, Deputy Kalyn Hoke (SEAL)

THE STATE OF TEXAS To: Unknown Heirs of James E. Browne and Della May Browne Defendant, Greetings: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff's Petition at or before ten o'clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of twenty (20) days after you were served this Citation, before the Honorable District Court of Jasper County, at the Courthouse of said County in Jasper, Texas. YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday above specified, a Default Judgment may be taken against you. Said Petition was filed in said court, on the 27th day of October 2023, in this cause, number 40,971 on the docket of said Court, and styled. ABLE JAMES TORRES, ET UX vs UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES E. BROWNE AND DELLA MAY BROWNE A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: SUIT FOR REAL PROPERTY as is more fully shown by said Petition on file in this suit and by the following description: Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Block 22 of the "Texas Tram Addition" to the Town of Kirbyville, Texas, said lots being that same tracts conveyed by Howell A. Wilson, et ux, to Della May Browne, et vir, by a deed dated January 15, 1982 and recorded in Volume 343, Page 166 of the Deed Records of Jasper County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Jasper, Texas, this the 30th day of October A.D., 2023. Attest: Rosa Norsworthy, District Clerk District Court, Jasper County, Texas /s/ Brandy Gulley Brandy Gulley Deputy (SEAL)

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF KENNETH GARY RIVES, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary were issued in the Estate of KENNETH GARY RIVES, DECEASED on September 18, 2023, in Cause No. 10666, in the County Court of Jasper County, Texas, to Belinda Kaye Rives. The address of such independent executrix is c/o Douglas C. Sikes, Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP, P.O. Box 4905, Beaumont, Texas 77704. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Belinda Kaye Rives Independent Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Gary Rives, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Glen Martin Koelemay, Deceased, were issued October 18, 2023, in Docket No. 23CCPR0915 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas to: Glen Mark Koelemay, as Independent Executor. All claims against the Estate of Glen Martin Koelemay, Deceased should be presented to: Glen Mark Koelemay c/o Joe E. Broussard MEHAFFYWEBER P. O. BOX 16 BEAUMONT, TX 77704 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 2nd day of November, 2023. MEHAFFYWEBER By: _/s/ Joe E Broussard Joe E. Broussard Attorney for the Estate

ORDINANCE 23-083 ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED GC-MD (GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT TO RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT OR A MORE RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5090 CONCORD ROAD, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. TINA BROUSSARD, TRMC CITY CLERK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Herbert Max Bickerton, Deceased, were issued August 29, 2023, in Docket No. 23CCPR0712 pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas to: Marjorie Fay Bickerton, as Independent Executor. All claims against the Estate of Herbert Max Bickerton, Deceased should be presented to: Marjorie Fay Bickerton c/o Kate Broussard Thorne MEHAFFYWEBER P. O. BOX 16 BEAUMONT, TX 77704 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 30th day of August, 2023. MEHAFFYWEBER By: /s/ Kate Broussard Attorney for the Estate

CITY OF JASPER PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Jasper is soliciting a Request for Statement of Qualifications ("RFQ") for professional engineering services for a Law Enforcement training facility project located at 1825 East Gibson Street Jasper, Texas 75951. These services are being solicited in order for engineering plans and specifications to be prepared to implement the project. Qualified Engineering Firms may submit qualifications for providing design, bidding, and construction administration activities. Firms should have a minimum of 5-years of past similar experience with municipal, state and federally funded programs. Respondents may receive a Package of SQQ requirements / Scope of Work upon request of the City Public Works Director. The City of Jasper will, in its sole discretion, determine the contract awarded, and may decide not to award any contracts at its discretion. All respondents must be registered with SAM.gov, have an active account, and provide in their proposal of services and a statement of qualifications a copy of the SAM.gov website page that shows this information in order to be considered. Please submit three (3) copies of your Statement of Qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: Karen Pumphrey (kpumphrey@ jaspertx.org), City Secretary, City of Jasper, City Hall, 465 South Main St., Jasper, Texas 75951. Statements of Qualification will be received by the City no later than 2:00 PM on December 8th 2023 to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Jasper is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

TEMPORARY CONTRACT MAINTENANCE POSITION POSITION TITLE: TEMP MAINTENANCE MECHANIC DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE OPEN DATE: November 6, 2023 CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2023 Maintenance Mechanic The Housing Authority of the City of Orange (HACO) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a temp contract Maintenance Mechanic position in Orange, Texas. Qualified applicants should submit application and resume to Housing Authority of the City of Orange (HACO). at 516 Burton Avenue Orange, Texas. Persons that are applying for this position should have a high school diploma or GED, plus 5 years' experience in general maintenance residential, A/C is a plus. Person applying for this position must be able to pass a drug test, lift 50 lbs. and have a valid driver's licenses from the state of Texas. The HACO does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, program, services, or activities. The HACO reserves the right to reject any and all applicants. Applications can be found online at orangeha.com or akelly@hacotx.com. All applications and resumes must be received in our office no later than Thursday, November 30, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. Housing Authority City of Orange Attn: Adelia Kelly / Executive Administrative Assistant 516 Burton Avenue Orange, TX 77630

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES ORANGE TEXAS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Sealed proposals for architectural and engineering services will be received by Tekoa Charter School, Inc., 326 Thomas Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77640, until 2:00 P.M., local time, Friday, December 1, 2023. Sealed proposals received after the date and time above will not be accepted. Fax transmittals, E-mails or other electronic submissions will not be accepted. Architectural and Engineering services required for the Orange Texas Campus include but are not limited to devising, modifying and/or revising a Master Plan for the School Development Project, design and planning of renovations and retrofit of existing buildings and facilities, designing new school facilities, coordination of the construction with project management, oversight of the development and construction of the project, project scope and specifications, preparation of construction documents and drawings, contractor selection criteria, construction cost budget and estimates, contractor bid specifications, contractor bid conferences, evaluation of contractor bids, construction schedules, construction site inspections, etc. Sealed proposal envelopes should be marked "Architectural and Engineering Proposal for TEKOA's Orange Texas Campus" and the proposal should include demonstrated competence and qualifications of firm and/or person(s) to perform services, reference of similar projects and/or previous work for Tekoa, experience working with/on FEMA projects and an affirmative statement to complete project within agreed upon time frame. Tekoa Charter School, Inc. will select the most qualified proposal based on the above criteria including proximity of firm and/or person(s) to job site, and subject to negotiation of a fair and reasonable price. Tekoa Charter School, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept any proposal or combination of proposals deemed advantageous to it. TEKOA CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of the Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation (the "Board") will hold a public hearing at 9:15 a.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Port Commission Office located at 221 Houston Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77640, and via teleconference at Dial-In: (866) 244-8528, Access Code: 328412#. Among items to be discussed will be a proposal for the issuance by the Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation (the "Corporation") of revenue bonds or notes (the "Bonds") to loan the proceeds thereof to Route 86 Biogas, LLC (the "Company") and used (i) to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, development, installation and improvement of solid waste facilities for the disposal of solid animal waste (manure), which is a waste by-product of heifer and dairy facilities operations located in Hale County, Texas and Parmer County, Texas (the "Project"); and (ii) to pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Project will consist of structures and equipment designed and intended solely to aid in the collection and disposal of waste cow manure and collection of biogas. Upon completion, the Project will consist of an anerobic digester that will process solid animal waste cow manure into a fertilizer supplement and capture renewable gas that will be further processed and injected into the natural gas pipeline. As part of the anerobic process, gas is collected, processed (i.e. cleaned and scrubbed) and pumped into a nearby natural gas pipeline. A portion of the Project will be located at heifer and dairy facilities in Hale County, Texas ("Hale County") and the remaining portion of the Project will be located at heifer and dairy facilities in Parmer County, Texas ("Parmer County"). The approximate location of the portion of the Project located in Hale County is located at 1505 County Road Y Plainview, Texas, Hale County, Texas 79072 (the "Hale County Facilities"). The approximate location of the portion of the Project located in Parmer County is located at 2450 Highway 86, Friona, Texas, Parmer County, Texas 79035 (the "Parmer County Facilities"). The Project will be owned by the Company. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the proposed Bonds to be issued is anticipated not to exceed $16,000,000. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bonds proposed to be issued to finance the Hale County Facilities is anticipated not to exceed $6,500,000. The maximum aggregate principal amount of the proposed Bonds to be issued to finance the Parmer County Facilities is anticipated not to exceed $9,180,000. The remaining proceeds will be used to finance allowable costs of issuance. All interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the Board at the address below prior to the time set for the public hearing, to call into the public hearing via teleconference or to attend the public hearing and express any comments they may have regarding the Project of the proposed Bonds. This notice is published and the above-described hearing is to be held in satisfaction of the requirements of section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regarding the public approval prerequisite to the exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the Bonds. PORT ARTHUR NAVIGATION DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Port of Port Arthur Corporate Office 221 Houston Ave Port Arthur, Texas 77640

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SHERRILL ANN TRAMMELL, DECEASED Defendant, GREETING: You arc hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the P laintifr s Original Petition For Divorce at or before ten o'clock a.m. of the first Monday after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the date of the issuance of this citation, before the Honorable District Comi of Newton County, at the Courthouse of said County in Newton, Texas. YOU HA VE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or yow-attorney do not file a' written answer with the Clerk who issued this Citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday after the expiration of twenty (20) days a Default Judgment may be taken against you. Said petition was filed in said Court, on the 31ST day of October, 2023 in this cause number CV23-1,5l 76 on the docket of said Cow1, and styled: THE ESTATE OF SHERRILL ANN TRAMMELL DECEASED A brief statement of the nature of this suit is: PROBATE OF SHERRILL ANN TRAMMECL ESTATE A brief statement of the nature of this suit is: PROBATE OF SHERRILL ANN TRAMMELL ESTATE Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Newton, Texas, this 31st day of October, 2023 Attest: Rosa Norsworthy, District Clerk District Court, Jasper County, Texas /s/ Nickole Windham NICKOLE WINDHAM, DISTRICT CLERK NEWTON COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ Bobbie Smith Deputy Clerk, Newton County, TX (SEAL)

THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF Gladys Louise Wilson, Deceased No. PR-04072, County Court, Newton County, Texas. Carrie Gayle Pledger, filed in the County Court Of Newton County, Texas on the 26th day of October, 2023, an Application For Independent Administration & Letters Of Administration of the Estate of Gladys Louise Wilson, deceased. Said Application may be heard and acted on by the Court at or after 10:00 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation at the County Courthouse in Newton, Texas. All persons interested in said Estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court within the required time by filing a written answer with the Clerk of Court contesting such application should they desire to do so. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Newton, Texas this 26th day of October, 2023. Sandra K. Duckworth Sandra K. Duckworth Clerk of the County Court Newton County, Texas /s/Michelle Baldwin Michelle Baldwin, Deputy

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Jasper County, Texas is soliciting proposals for DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES. Respondent must provide eleven (11) copies of their proposal: (1) original and nine (9) copies, and one (1) electronic copy on a USB thumb drive. Proposals must be received in the Auditor's Office on or before Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Proposals are to be delivered to: Jasper County, Texas ATTN: Mellissa Smith – Auditor 150 North Austin Jasper, Texas 75951 All proposals, including a "NO BID", are due in the Auditor's Office by the due date in sealed envelopes or boxes. All proposals must be clearly marked with the RFP Title, the name of the company submitting the proposal package, and date and time of opening on the outside of the envelope/box and/or Air Bill/Delivery Receipt. Original proposal must be clearly marked "ORIGINAL" and contain all original signatures. The bids will be publicly opened in the Commissioners' Courtroom Thursday November 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. and tabulated for presentation to the Commissioners' Court for action at their regular meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. Jasper County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NEDERLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S State Financial Accountability Rating Nederland Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm November 13, 2023 in the Boardroom at Nederland ISD Administration Building 220 17th Street Nederland, Texas The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Nederland Independent School District's rating on the State's financial accountability system.

PUBLIC NOTICE – AUCTION Rene Bates Auctioneers will be accepting bids for an on-line auction for the Nederland Independent School District, 220 17th Street, Nederland Texas. The auction will open for bidding at 8:00 AM CST on Thursday, November 2, 2023, and closing will start at 1:00 PM CST on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Removal dates and times will be November 16, 2023, through November 22, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Removals will be by appointment only. For details go to www.renebates.com. Inspection dates and times will be November 7, 2023, through November 9, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Inspections will be by appointment only. For inspections and information contact Darrell Broussard at (409 724 2391 ext 1229 or dbroussard@nederlandisd.org.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ERNEST DONALD WILLIFORD, Deceased, were issued on October 25, 2023 in Cause No. 12097, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas to CAROLE LEE WILLIFORD. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the estate, addressed as follows: c/o Curtis L. Soileau, Attorney at Law 350 Pine Street, Suite 265, Beaumont, TX 77701 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated this the 30th day of October, 2023. By: /s/ Curtis L. Soileau Curtis L. Soileau Law Firm, PLLC Attorney for Applicant State Bar No. 18824535 409.241.3154 | 214.594.8086 fax

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Jefferson County, Fred L. Jackson, Attorney Sirs, I am writing, pursuant to Section 312.2041, Tax Code, to inform you that the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County will conduct a public hearing on December 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (during Commissioners Court), to consider an Amended Tax Abatement Agreement for Project Green. The notice of this meeting is being duly posted as an agenda item for the Court on that date, and it is anticipated that the Commissioners Court will consider approving an order establishing this reinvestment zone for Project Green and executing and Abatement Agreement for this project. Arbor Renewal Gas owns property within the City of Beaumont and will submit an application for a tax abatement. Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact me. Sincerely yours, Fred L. Jackson

No. 23CCPR0782 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD 0. WEATHERBY, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Edward 0. Weatherby, Deceased, were issued on October 12, 2023, in Cause No. 23CCPR0782, pending in the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to Terri Weatherby Griffith and Nancy Bush. The residence of the Independent Co-Executor Terri Weatherby Griffith is Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas; the residence of Independent Co-Executor Nancy Bush is Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; and the post office address is: c/o: Griffith Law Firm, P.C. 404 Titus Street P.O. Box 864 Gilmer, Texas 75644 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 30 day of October, 2023 GRIFFITH LAW FIRM, P.C. 404 Titus Street P.O. Box 864 Gilmer, Texas 75644 Tel: (903) 843-5005 Fax: (903) 843-5392 Email: davidg@griffithlawfirm.com By: /s/ David B. Griffith David B. Griffith State Bar No. 08479300 Attorneys for Independent Co-Executors

Legal Notice Application has been made with the Texas. Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Private Club Registration Permit With PE by Happy Cajun Club, as Unincorporated Association of Personal Interest at 245 E Gipson Jasper, Jasper County Texas Elton Joseph Dugas, Jr Pres/Dir Tami Lee Dugas, Sec.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF JASPER REAUTHORIZING EXISTING BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, IN SPECTIONS AND PERMIT FEES The City of Jasper Chief Building Official will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on November 15, 2023 at the Jasper City Hall concerning the reauthorizing of existing building and building regulations, inspections, and permit fees. The City of Jasper encourages citizens to take part and to make their views known at the public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this public hearing may send their views to the Chief Building Official, Jeremy Chesnutt, at the city of Jasper, P.O. Box 610, 465 South Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951. Persons with disabilities who wish to attend this public hearing should contact the city to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services should contact the city at least two (2) days before the meeting so that proper arrangements can be made. The city is proposing adopting the 2018 edition of the International Codes (nine codes that pertain to building standards) and the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, including regional and local amendments. The City is currently operating under the 2015 International Codes and 2014 National Electric Code. New versions of these codes are released every three years to account for issues that arise between code cycles, new construction methods, and to clarify existing regulations. The state legislature has approved adopting the 2018 International codes and the applicable regulating state departments have amended their codes to reflect these changes. The state has also adopted the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70) and has mandated that all work performed after September 1, 2023, shall meet these codes and standards. The city is attempting to be in line with the state's adopted codes for construction. The list of Codes under adoption consideration include: • 2018 International Fire Code • 2018 International Building Code • 2018 International Residential Code • 2018 International Mechanical Code • 2018 International Plumbing Code • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code • 2018 International Existing Building Code • 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code • 2023 National Electrical Code For questions or comments please contact Jeremy Chesnutt Chief Building Official Code Enforcement TSBPE 3237 for the City of Jasper, TX. Office: 409-383-6144

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING Beaumont Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m., November 16, 2023, in the Administration Building Board Room, 3395 Harrison, Beaumont, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Beaumont Independent School District's rating on the state's financial accountability system.

I. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed lump sum BIDS will be received by the Operations Manager of the Sabine Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas at the Sabine Neches Navigation District Office, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur Texas 77642 until 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Monday, November 13th, 2023 for Placement Area 9B Levee Project in Jefferson County, Texas, for the Sabine Neches Navigation District, at which time the BIDS will be opened publicly and read aloud. BIDS received after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13th, 2023 will be returned unopened. Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Mr. Larry Fountain, Operations Manager at Sabine Neches Navigation District. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for Placement Area 9B Levee Project and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, his address, and his license number (if applicable). If forwarded by overnight or express mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Mr. Fountain, Sabine Neches Navigation District, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. Overnight or express mail must be received in the Sabine-Neches Navigation District's office no later than 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Monday, November 13th, 2023. For purposes of express mail forms, the District's telephone number is (409) 729-4588. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Sabine Neches Navigation District Office, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642 at 2:30 p.m. Local Time on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Following the pre-bid meeting will be a mandatory site visit to PA9B in Port Arthur, Texas. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting AND site visit is a prerequisite to a bidder being awarded the bid. Bidders are encouraged to bring an ATV for the site visit. Bidders should contact Larry Fountain, Operation Manager at the Sabine-Neches Navigation District, at (409) 729-4588 to arrange site visits (other than the mandatory visit on November 1st, 2023) to view proposed work. Each BID must include a BID BOND equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the BID. BID BONDS of unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. Project includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items in accordance with the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS and PROJECT DRAWINGS: Mobilization and Demobilization Stripping/Vegetation Removal & Clearing of Borrow Area Levee work (Perimeter and Training Levee) The BID PACKAGE can be downloaded from our website, www.navigationdistrict.org as of Friday, January 27th, 2023. In accordance with Texas State law, including Local Government Code Chapter 176, each BIDDER MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID A COPY OF THE VENDOR'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT O. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all BIDS and to waive formalities in BIDDING. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the price in any BID, the OWNER reserves the right to consider the most advantageous BID thereof, or reject the BID. Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. SABINE NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT _________________________________ Larry Fountain Operations Manager

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS Beaumont Independent School District is requesting competitive sealed proposals for Chiller Replacements (CSP #24.10). The CSP package (all documents) may be obtained at www.bmtisd.com/bids and by request to the purchasing office by email at bids@bmtisd.com. Note that there is an optional pre-proposal conference at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, starting at Martin Elementary, 3500 Pine St., Beaumont, TX 77703. The deadline to submit a response to the CSP is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Administration Building, 3395 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont TX 77706.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of China, Texas will be accepting sealed proposals for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services. Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope, along with proof of liability insurance, and mailed or hand delivered to P.O. Box 248, 425 Broadway, China, Texas 77613 during normal business hours. Proposals must be received prior to Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact City Secretary, Dawn Davenport at 409.752.5403 or via e-mail at: citysecretary@chinatexas.net. Proposals will be unsealed on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The City of China reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the City and hold the proposals for a period of 60 days without taking action.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KENNETH R. HARRIS were issued on October 24, 2023, in Cause No. 12092, pending in the County Court of Hardin County, Texas, to VELMA JUNE HARRIS. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated the 25th day of October, 2023. /s/ Lynn M. Bencowitz LYNN M. BENCOWITZ Attorney for VELMA JUNE HARRIS State Bar No.: 02125700 P.O. Box 7706 Beaumont, Texas 77726 Telephone: (409) 835-3456 Facsimile: (409) 422-4127 E-mail: lynnbencowitz@gmail.com

CITATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Charles Andrew Lank, Deceased, Cause No. 10672, County Court Jasper, Texas. An application to Determine Heirship upon the ESTATE OF Charles Andrew Lank, Deceased, was filed by Gayla Beatrice Brown, in the County Court of Jasper County, Texas on the on this the 9th day of October, 2023. Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from the date of publication of this citation. All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court within the required time by filing a written answer with the Clerk of Court contesting such application should they desire to do so. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Jasper, Texas on this the 10th day of October, 2023. (SEAL) Holly Thomas COUNTY CLERK P.O. BOX 2070 JASPER, TEXAS 75951 By: /s/ Patty Wagstaff Deputy

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space's lien, by selling personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated. All spaces contain household furniture unless otherwise noted. The auction will be listed & advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only & paid at the below referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid & may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Clean up deposit required. Ending on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Property #3098, 8020 Eastex Fwy, Beaumont, TX 77708, Jehan Bluford, Angela SealsFord, Mya Mitchell, Daiirrell Patterson, Shawtavia Wright, Chenetra Batiste, Property #3253, 9595 Highway 69, Port Arthur, TX 77640, Victoria Lua Manzo, Cori Contreras, Kevin Shephard, Bobbi Botley, Tiniqua Sinette, Reynique Zeno,Rene Blanchard -- 2011 CHEV Z06 2D VIN 1G1YK2DE8B5108251, Bryce Wilburn, Property #3099, 9999 Highway 69, Port Arthur, TX 77640, Amanda LeJeune, Bryce Wilburn, Rene Blanchard, Property #3179, 188 S LHS Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657, JoAnn B Kelly, Cathy Cooper, Jennifer Koehler, Property #3254, 250 S Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77707, Amonda Jefferson, Brian Kennedy, Monica Garrett, Phillip Parcon, Sparkle Guillory, Stennie Gerard, Property #3270, 1655 S Major Dr, Beaumont, TX 77707, Ebony Simon, Ashley Johnson, Jacqueline Smith, Kennedy Downen, Roy Stelly, Debra Patterson, Property #3936, 1501 N 7th St, Beaumont, TX 77703, Russell Bres, Areka Hall, Nawasa Dowden, Leslie Wiggins, Levarr Thompson, Curtis Dodd, Holly Russell, Daniel Hernandez, Geary Senigaur.

I. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed lump sum BIDS will be received by Mr. Kyle Reed, Project Manager of the Sabine­ Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas ("District") at the Sabine-Neches Navigation District Office, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur Texas 77642 until 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Monday, November 27th, 2023 for SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY, Channel Improvement Project, Sabine Bank Channel to Sabine Pass Channel Dredging (Phase 1), in Jefferson County, Texas for the Sabine-Neches Navigation District, at which time the BIDS will be opened publicly and read aloud. BIDS received after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27th, 2023 will be returned unopened. Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Kyle Reed, Project Manager at Sabine-Neches Navigation District. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY, Channel Improvement Project, Sabine Bank Channel to Sabine Pass Channel Dredging (Phase 1), and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, their address, and their license number (if applicable). If forwarded by overnight or express mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Mr. Kyle Reed, Sabine-Neches Navigation District, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. Overnight or express mail must be received in the Sabine-Neches Navigation District's office no later than 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Monday, November 27th, 2023. For purposes of express mail forms, the District's telephone number is (409) 729-4588. BIDS received by telefacsimile will not be accepted. The pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time, Port Arthur, Texas on Wednesdsay, November 1st, 2023. PARTICIPATION IN THE PRE-BID MEETING IS MANDATORY. Each BID must include a BID BOND equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the BID. BID BONDS of unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. Project includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items in accordance with the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS and PROJECT DRAWINGS: • Mobilization and Demobilization of all necessary equipment to the project site. • Removal of dredge material from the project site to Placement Areas The BID PACKAGE can be downloaded from our website, www.navigationdistrict.org as of Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. In accordance with Texas State law, including Local Government Code Chapter 176, each BIDDER MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT WITH THEIR BID A COPY OF THE VENDOR'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT "0". The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all BIDS and to waive formalities in BIDDING. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the price in any BID, the OWNER reserves the right to consider the most advantageous BID thereof, or reject the BID. Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. SABINE NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Kyle Reed Kyle Reed

Legal Notice THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE IS IN STORAGE @ NEFF BROTHERS STORAGE YARD TDLR#0000020189 3429 CONCORD, BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77703. 2006 Red Freightliner Tractor VIN 1FUJA6CV97LX20426 Fees owed as of October 24, 2023 are $976.30

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of David Wayne Dougharty were issued on July 3, 2023, in docket number 10626, pending in the Probate Court of Jasper County, Texas, to Ralph L. Dougharty. All persons having claims against the estate, which is presently being administered, are required to submit them, within the time and manner prescribed by law, and before the estate is closed, addressed as follows: Representative Estate of David Wayne Dougharty c/o Roy Farias P.O. Box 2140 Buna, TX 77612 Dated: September 18, 2023 /s/ Roy Farias Roy Farias Attorney for Executor of the Estate of David Wayne Dougharty

CITATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Laurel Hendricks, Deceased, Cause No. 10662, County Court Jasper, Texas. An application to Determine Heirship upon the ESTATE OF Laurel Hendricks, Deceased, was filed by Bryan Tomczak, in the County Court of Jasper County,Texas the on this the 5th day of September, 2023. Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten days from the date of publication of this citation. All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court within the required time by filing a written answer with the Clerk of Court contesting such application should they desire to do so. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Jasper, Texas on this the 5th day of September, 2023. Holly Thomas COUNTY CLERK P.O, BOX 2070 JASPER, TEXAS 75951 BY: Deputy

THE STATE OF TEXAS NO. 23DCCV0501 ERIN MICAH SMITH, ET AL. VS. SIG SAUER INC., ET AL. CITATION BY PUBLICATION - 136TH DISTRICT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS To: MARQUEZ DEVANTE TRAHAN DEFENDANT: NOTICE: 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 expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you, the answer date being at or before 10 o'clock A.M. on Monday, December 04, 2023. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk's Office, 1085 Pearl, Room 203, Beaumont, TX 77701, or by bringing it to the office. The case is presently pending before the 136th District Court District Court of Jefferson County sitting in Beaumont, Texas, and was filed on the 2nd day of June, 2023. It bears cause number 23DCCV0501 and is styled: ERIN MICAH SMITH, ET AL. VS. SIG SAUER INC., ET AL. The name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff(s) or Plaintiff(s) if pro se) is: CURTIS LEISTER; GLEN MORGAN 801 LAUREL STREET BEAUMONT. TEXAS 77701 The nature of the demands of said Plaintiff(s) is shown by a true and correct copy of Amended Filing accompanying this citation and made a part thereof. Issued under my hand and the seal of said court, at Beaumont, Texas, this the on this the 20th day of October, 2023 JAMIE SMITH, DISTRICT CLERK JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (SEAL) By: /s/Tanya Vargas Tanya Vargas, Deputy

Legal Notice Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Private Club Registration Permit With PE by Happy Cajun Club , as Unincorporated Association of Personal Interest at 245 E Gipson Jasper , Jasper County Texas Elton Joseph Dugas, Jr Pres/Dir Tami Lee Dugas , Sec. Di

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Malt Beverage Retail Dealer's On-Premise permit with Brewpub license by Buckstin Holdings, LLC dba Buckstin Brewing Company located at 6280 Phelan Blvd, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas 77706. Gabrielle Blanco and Justin Buchanan-Lopez – managers.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 160 education entities & three education service centers in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the following: Bid Category - Bid Submission, Time Central Computer Software & Supplies - Nov 28, 2023,1:30 PM Science Supplies - Nov 28, 2023, 1:30 PM Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Equipment & Supplies - Nov 30, 2023, 1:30 PM Transportation Maintenance & Supplies - Dec 5, 2023, 1:30 PM Instructional Catalog - Dec 7, 2023, 1:30 PM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing, Closes – Nov 28, 2023, 1:30 PM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing, Opens– Nov 30, 2023, 1:30 PM Food Service, Closes - Nov 28, 2023, 1:30 PM Food Service, Opens - Nov 30, 2023, 1:30 PM Commodity Processing - Close - Jan 9, 2024, 2:00 pm Commodity Processing - Open - Jan 11, 2024, 2:00 pm Catering - Jan 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies - Jan 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Health Supplies - Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies - Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies - Feb 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies - Mar 28, 2024, 1:30 PM General Office Supplies & Furniture - Mar 28, 2024, 1:30 PM Snacks, Beverages, Ala' Carte, & Produce - Apr 4, 2024, 1:30 PM Athletic Equipment & Supplies - Apr 4, 2024, 1:30 PM Plumbing Supplies - May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Construction, Building & Supplies - May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Library Books & Supplies - May 23, 2024, 1:30 PM Custodial Supplies - Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Classroom Furniture & Supplies - Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies - Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Electrical Supplies - Jun 6, 2024, 1:30 PM Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice - Close - May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice - Open - May 24, 2024, 1:30 PM Food Service - Close - May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Food Service - Open - May 24, 2024, 1:30 PM Copy Paper - Close - May 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Copy Paper - Open - May 24, 2024, 1:30 PM Computer Hardware & Supplies - Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Uniforms: Athletic, Band, Performance, Institutional & Supplies - Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Printing & Printing Supplies - Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Vocational Equipment & Supplies - Jul 25, 2024, 1:30 PM Network Systems & Supplies - Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies - Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Contracted Services - Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Educational Activities & Supplies - Aug 1, 2024, 1:30 PM Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease - Sep 26, 2024, 1:30 PM Grounds/Athletic Fields Maintenance, Equipment & Supplies - Sep 26, 2024, 1:30 PM Paint & Painting Supplies - Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Copy Machines - Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Special Education & Supplies - Oct 3, 2024, 1:30 PM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing - Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 PM Supplemental Food Services - Nov 14, 2024, 1:30 PM Computer Software & Supplies - Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Science Supplies - Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Equipment & Supplies - Nov 19, 2024, 1:30 PM Transportation Maintenance & Supplies - Nov 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Instructional Catalog - Nov 21, 2024, 1:30 PM Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, phone (903) 988-6859 or e-mail purchasing@esc7.net. Hardcopy bids will be opened at the ESC on each opening date and time. Cooperative bids may be awarded to multiple respondents. Factors which must be considered by the Cooperative in making the award of bids include discounts/pricing offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping, exclusions of bid, and purchase orders accepted. Electronic bids will be opened online at the ESC on each bid submission date and time. Region 7 reserves the right to make final decisions as to the best interest of the Cooperative and its members.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Bevil Oaks, Texas will hold a Public Hearing to review the performance under its Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Contract #20-065-147-C902 with the Texas General Land Office in which funds were used for street improvements for the City of Bevil Oaks. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Time: 5:00 P.M. Place: City of Bevil Oaks Civic Center 7390 Sweetgum Rd Beaumont, TX 77713 Agenda: 1. Review of the CDBGDR Contract #20-065-147-C902 2. Citizens' views, proposals, questions and comments. Handicapped individuals who wish to attend this meeting should contact the Bevil Oaks City Hall to arrange for assistance. If you are unable to attend, please mail your views and comments to: Sabrenna Cain City Secretary City of Bevil Oaks 7525 Sweetgum Rd Bevil Oaks, Tx 77713 servicios de traduccion estan disponibles per peticion PUBLICATION DATE: 10/20/2023

PUBLIC HEARING Jefferson County, Fred L. Jackson, Attorney Sirs, I am writing, pursuant to Section 312.2041, Tax Code, to inform you that the Commissioners Court of Jefferson County will conduct a public hearing on November 21, 2023at 10:30 a.m. (during Commissioners Court), to consider an Amendment to the Tax Abatement with Arbor Renewable Gas for Project Green within the Reinvestment Zone already established for that project.. The notice of this meeting is being duly posted as an agenda item for the Court on this date, and it is anticipated that the Commissioners Court will consider approving the amendment on that date. Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact me. Sincerely yours, Fred L. Jackson

No. 23CCPR0136 IN THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE ESTATE OF COURT OLEGARIO CIRRILLO ALFARO JR., DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Olegario Cirrillo Alfaro Jr., Deceased, were issued on September 20, 2023, in Cause No. 23CCPR0136, pending In the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Olegario C. Alfaro III. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jeffrey T. Roebuck Attorney at Law 2372 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77702 Dated: September 20, 2023 ROEBUCK THOMAS ROEBUCK & ADAMS 2372 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77702 Phone 409-892-8227 Fax 409-895-2969 /s/ Jeffrey T. Roebuck By:Jeffrey T. Roebuck Bar No. 24027812 jeff@roebuckthomas.com

No. 23CCPR0946 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE ESTATE OF SANDRA POLLREISZ LANDRY, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Sandra Pollreisz Landry, Deceased, were issued on October 18, 2023, in Cause No. 23CCPR0946, pending In the County Court of Jefferson County, Texas, to: Olegario C. Alfaro III. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Jeffrey T. Roebuck Attorney at Law 2372 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77702 Dated: October 18, 2023 ROEBUCK THOMAS ROEBUCK & ADAMS 2372 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77702 Phone 409-892-8227 Fax 409-895-2969 /s/ Jeffrey T. Roebuck By: Jeffrey T. Roebuck Bar No. 24027812 jeff@roebuckthomas.com